Commissioning Engineer: FAT/SAT, I/O Testing, Startup

agap2 Netherlands; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop

Mobile phone

Full travel allowance

Pension plan

25 vacation days

Flexible working hours

Hybrid work mode

Dutch language classes

Job summary

agap2 Netherlands is seeking an experienced Commissioning Engineer to join our international team with a local focus in Amsterdam. You will develop and execute commissioning strategies across various industries, coordinating with contractors and clients to ensure systems are safely commissioned and fully operational before handover.

The role offers a path for technical growth within a supportive talent program, with opportunities to learn new technologies and adapt to different project

Qualifications

• Experience developing commissioning strategies, plans, and schedules.
• Ability to verify installations against engineering drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
• Hands-on experience performing loop checks, I/O verification, signal testing, and instrument calibration.
• Experience leading or supporting FAT, SAT, IST.
• Knowledge of IQ and OQ protocols.
• Experience with startup, commissioning, and operational readiness activities.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, automation, and instrumentation systems.
• Working knowledge of PLC and SCADA validation.
• Experience commissioning motors, VFDs, and electrical distribution systems.
• Ability to perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Proficiency in reading electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and P&IDs

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement commissioning plans, strategies, and schedules.
• Verify equipment and system installations against engineering drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
• Perform loop checks, I/O verification, signal testing, and instrument calibration.
• Plan, execute, and document FAT, SAT, and IST.
• Conduct startup activities and operational readiness assessments.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, automation, and instrumentation systems during commissioning.
• Coordinate commissioning activities with contractors, OEMs, project engineers, operations teams, and clients.
• Manage punch lists, track commissioning progress, and support project closeout and handover documentation.
• Deliver operator and maintenance training to ensure safe and effective system operation.
• Ensure all commissioning activities comply with applicable safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

Skills

Commissioning strategy development

Verify installations against drawings

Loop checks & calibration

FAT/SAT/IST testing

IQ/OQ protocols

Startup & readiness activities

Troubleshooting electrical/mechanical/

PLC and SCADA validation

Motors and VFDs commissioning

Root cause analysis

Reading schematics & P&IDs

Tools

PLC

SCADA

Job description

agap2 Netherlands is seeking an experienced Commissioning Engineer to join our international team with a local focus in Amsterdam. You will develop and execute commissioning strategies across various industries, coordinating with contractors and clients to ensure systems are safely commissioned and fully operational before handover.

The role offers a path for technical growth within a supportive talent program, with opportunities to learn new technologies and adapt to different project