Senior Nuclear Commissioning Specialist

ABB; Genova; Hybrid; EUR 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Hybrid work options

Wellbeing support for employees and/or

Job summary

ABB in Genova is seeking an experienced commissioning lead to manage highly complex projects in the nuclear sector. You will ensure solutions are developed per ABB standards, safely and cost-effectively, while delivering tailored technical solutions to customer requirements.

You will coordinate with project teams, managers and site stakeholders, drive risk assessments, and coach teams on safe, cybersecure commissioning practices within a regulatory environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in electrical/automation engineering or related field.
• Experience in installation, commissioning, or project execution in industrial, energy, nuclear, or automation environments.
• Strong knowledge of safety, quality, contractual, and cybersecurity requirements in commissioning.
• Capable of managing multiple stakeholders including customers and contractors.
• Proactive problem-solver with analytical and risk-management skills.
• Excellent communication skills; Italian and English proficient.

Responsibilities

• Act as commissioning lead for highly complex projects in nuclear contexts.
• Ensure solution development adheres to ABB standards, safety, and cybersecurity.
• Guarantee completion of activities cost-effectively per contract and quality standards.
• Provide technical solutions to meet business and customer requirements.
• Coordinate service activities with project teams, contractors and site stakeholders.
• Develop innovative processes and engineering solutions to improve execution.
• Lead risk and opportunity assessments and monitor mitigations.
• Coach project teams on safe, cybersecure commissioning practices.

Skills

Project management

Commissioning

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Bilingual Italian/English

Education

Electrical or Automation Eng degree

Job description

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

Engineering Manager 2

Your Role And Responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to act as commissioning lead for highly complex projects, also ensuring that the solution in the nuclear project is developed according to our standards. You will guarantee completion of all activities effectively and cost-efficiently and in accordance with contract specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, and cybersecurity policies and standards. You will also showcase your expertise by providing technical solutions to meet current and emerging business and customer requirements.

The work model for the role is:

• Creating and implementing service activities alignment with Project Managers and Site Managers.
• Managing service activities to ensure compliance with contractual, safety, quality, and cybersecurity requirements.
• Coordinating services activities with project teams, contractors, and site stakeholders.
• Developing and implementing innovative processes, tools, and engineering solutions to improve project execution.
• Managing senior-level customer relationships and delivering tailored solutions to meet project requirements.
• Leading risk and opportunity assessments, defining mitigation actions, and monitoring their implementation.
• Supporting project planning by preparing work plans, cost estimates, and resource allocation strategies.
• Coaching and training project teams on safe, cybersecure, and effective commissioning practices.
• Applying commissioning practices with awareness of nuclear sector requirements, including strict safety culture, regulatory compliance, traceability, documentation control, and quality assurance standards.

Qualifications For The Role

• You have a Diploma or bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Automation Engineering, Chemical Engineering or a related technical field.
• You have proven experience in installation, commissioning, or project execution within industrial, energy, nuclear, and automation environments.
• You have strong knowledge of safety, quality, contractual, and cybersecurity requirements related to commissioning activities.
• You are capable of managing multiple stakeholders, including customers, contractors, and cross-functional project teams.
• You are a proactive problem-solver with strong analytical and risk management skills.
• You have excellent communication skills
• Previous exposure to nuclear projects, nuclear safety standards, regulated environments, or commissioning activities in nuclear facilities will be considered a strong plus.
• You are at ease communicating in Italian and English.

Compensation Package

As part of our commitment to transparency, we want to share the compensation details for this position:

Applicable CBA: Metalmeccanico

Minimum annual salary: € 48.000

Variable Pay: AIP target 5% + Eligible for Company Productivity Bonus

The offer will be tailored based on your role location, experience, skills and qualifications, internal market positioning and alignment with ABB internal standards.

Benefits As Per Policy

• Flexible working hours, hybrid work options, and a strong focus on work-life integration and Wellbeing support for employees and their families
• Welfare plan with a wide range of personalized services
• Canteen or meal vouchers provided

More About Us

The Energy Industries Division serves a wide range of industrial sectors, including hydrocarbons, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, power generation and water. With its integrated solutions that automate, digitalize and electrify operations, the Division is committed to supporting traditional industries in their efforts to decarbonize. The Division also supports the development, integration and scaling up of new and renewable energy models. The Division’s goal is to help customers adapt and succeed in the rapidly changing global energy transition. Harnessing data, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), the Division brings over 50 years of domain expertise delivering solutions designed to improve energy, process and production efficiency, as well as reduce risk, operational cost and capital cost, while minimizing waste for customers, from project start-up and throughout the entire plant lifecycle.

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.