Construction - Process Commissioning Engineer- Munster/South Leinster

Glanua; Munster; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Ireland is seeking a Commissioning Process Engineer to support the delivery of water and wastewater treatment projects. The ideal candidate will have a Level 7 engineering degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include managing project lifecycles, ensuring safety compliance, and performing technical assessments. This position requires strong communication skills and the ability to work in a team. Travel may be required across various regional offices.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role, preferably in the water and wastewater industry.
• Full Driving Licence required.
• Good knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage full life cycle of water treatment projects from sampling to optimization.
• Ensure adherence to Health, Safety, Environmental & Sustainability standards.
• Perform jar testing to optimize chemical dose rates.

Skills

Process commissioning

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Level 7 degree in applicable engineering qualification

Tools

MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Job description

Application Details

In order to work in Ireland a non‑EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit. Please review the eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.

Job Description

Commissioning Process Engineer responsibilities and required experience are outlined below.

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a similar role, preferably in the water and wastewater industry.
• Minimum of a Level 7 degree in an applicable engineering qualification such as Chemical, Water/Wastewater, Environmental Engineering or similar hands‑on experience.
• Experienced in the process commissioning stage and troubleshooting of water and wastewater treatment processes.
• The ideal candidate should have a good working knowledge of different treatment processes (e.g., filter operation/DAFF/clarification) and understand how and where the process can be optimised and improved.
• Ability to sample and perform on‑site laboratory tests.
• Good technical knowledge of chemical and biological water and wastewater treatment processes.
• Ability to liaise directly with customers on commissioning activities and sign‑off.
• Ability to work as part of a team with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage time in a pressurised environment during the commissioning process.
• Ability to use own initiative, problem‑solve and adjust as issues arise during commissioning.
• Good working knowledge of MS packages such as Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Full Driving Licence.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team in the delivery of one or more projects at any one time, embracing the ethos of a “one team” culture.
• Ensure Health, Safety, Environmental & Sustainability standards, policies and procedures are always adhered to on‑site.
• Support project delivery and process design teams in developing and preparing process commissioning test documentation.
• Support project delivery teams in developing and commissioning water and wastewater treatment processes.
• The candidate will manage the full life cycle of the process project from raw water/river or influent samples to optimising chemical dose rates and managing treated water results.
• Perform jar testing across varying raw water quality to demonstrate which chemicals provide the optimum results, and produce a process report on the data.
• Based on jar testing and laboratory data, set initial process setpoints into the PLC/HMI/SCADA systems to ensure start‑up levels of treatment and operation can be achieved.
• Provide initial increased care phase post‑turn‑of‑flows to any new system, monitoring the system and any alarms closely and responding as necessary in a timely manner.

Location Base

Cork / Loughrea / Navan Regional Office with coverage options nationwide (Loughrea, Thurles, Leixlip, Cork) – site with travel.

Sector

Not specified.

Career Level

Not Required.

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 3
• Minimum Qualification: Level 7 (incl. Diploma & Ordinary Bachelor Degree) or Chemical, Water/Wastewater, Environmental Engineering or similar hands‑on experience.

Desirable

• Ability Skills: Administration, Analytical, Communications
• Competency Skills: Collaboration, Decision Making, Flexibility
• Driving Licence: Full B