Commissioning Engineer E&I

Lancarza; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancarza in Rotterdam, Botlek area, seeks a Commissioning Engineer for a 6–12 month contract. You will collaborate with project managers, engineering teams, construction supervisors, operators, contractors, and end clients through the commissioning process.

In this role you identify technical issues, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and implement practical solutions to deliver a successful project while upholding safety, quality, and operational excellence during startup and commissioning

Qualifications

• Experience as a commissioning engineer in industrial settings.
• Background in petrochemical, chemical, energy, oil & gas, or process industries.
• Strong understanding of commissioning, startup and handover processes.
• Proven problem solving and analytical abilities.
• Excellent communication within multidisciplinary teams and fluent Dutch/English.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute commissioning activities.
• Develop and review commissioning and testing procedures.
• Perform functional testing, inspections, and system verification.
• Lead and support cold and hot commissioning activities.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve startup technical issues.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary activities between engineering, construction, operations and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with HSE, quality standards and project requirements.
• Prepare commissioning reports, punch lists, and handover documentation.
• Support startup activities and final system acceptance.

Skills

Commissioning Engineer

Industrial environments

Petrochemical / process industries

HSE compliance

Dutch & English fluent

Job description

Botlek – Rotterdam, The Netherlands | Industrial Industry
Contract | Hour Rate: Negotiable | 40 Hours | 6 – 12 Months

Job ID: 620206

About this job

You will collaborate closely with project managers, engineering teams, construction supervisors, operators, contractors, and end clients throughout the commissioning process. Your ability to identify technical issues, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and implement practical solutions will be essential to delivering a successful project.

Working in a dynamic industrial environment, you will contribute to maintaining the highest standards of health, safety, quality, and operational excellence. If you thrive in technically challenging projects and enjoy taking ownership during the critical startup and commissioning phases, this role offers an excellent opportunity to make a real impact.

Objectives of this role

• Ensure the safe and successful commissioning of industrial installations and systems.
• Coordinate commissioning activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Verify that all equipment performs according to engineering specifications and client requirements.
• Support project teams during startup, testing, and system handover.
• Maintain the highest standards of safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute commissioning activities.
• Develop and review commissioning and testing procedures.
• Perform functional testing, inspections, and system verification.
• Lead and support cold and hot commissioning activities.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues during startup.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary activities between engineering, construction, operations, and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with HSE policies, quality standards, and project requirements.
• Prepare commissioning reports, punch lists, and handover documentation.
• Support startup activities and final system acceptance.

Skills and qualifications

• Proven experience as a Commissioning Engineer within industrial environments.
• Experience in petrochemical, chemical, energy, oil & gas, or process industries.
• Strong understanding of commissioning, startup, and handover processes.
• Experience with Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I), Mechanical, or Process Systems.
• Valid VCA VOL certificate or equivalent HSE certification.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Fluent in Dutch and English.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience working on large-scale EPC or brownfield/greenfield projects.
• Knowledge of international commissioning standards and best practices.
• Experience with permit-to-work systems and Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO) procedures.
• Familiarity with industrial automation and control systems.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced project environment.
• Flexibility to work on-site during critical commissioning and startup phases.