Deputy Commissionning Manager

Tzportal; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Tzportal is seeking a Deputy Commissioning Manager for a major green hydrogen project in the Netherlands. The role focuses on pre-commissioning and commissioning of a 200 MW electrolyzer facility, with hands-on instrumentation, DCS reception, loop checks and calibration at sites in the Netherlands and short trips to France, Germany and Poland.

The successful candidate will lead instrumentation teams, ensure quality documentation and support transitions from pre-commissioning to commissioning,

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of on-site instrumentation experience.
• Hands-on instrumentation commissioning, calibration and loop checks.
• Experience in pre-commissioning and commissioning of major industrial projects.
• Proven leadership, autonomy, teamwork and reporting skills.
• Fluent English mandatory and willingness to travel to France, Germany and Poland.

Responsibilities

• Lead instrumentation calibration activities for field instruments.
• Perform actuator initialization and calibration.
• Lead loop checks and functional testing during pre-commissioning.
• Support DCS reception, testing and commissioning activities.
• Coordinate with site teams and resolve instrumentation issues.
• Ensure quality documentation and commissioning records.
• Support pre-commissioning for rotating equipment.
• Interpret P&IDs, loop diagrams and wiring diagrams during field work.
• Read E&I documentation and ensure readiness for transition to commissioning.

Skills

Instrumentation

Commissioning experience

Loop checks

Calibration

DCS systems

Yokogawa familiarity

Leadership

Fluent English

Tools

Yokogawa systems

Job description

As part of a major green hydrogen project in the Netherlands , we are looking for a Deputy Commissioning Manager to support the upcoming pre-commissioning and commissioning phases . The project involves the development of a 200 MW electrolyzer facility , with pre-commissioning activities expected to start in November, including DCS reception and first loop checks . The position is based in the Netherlands , with occasional short business trips to engineering offices in France, Germany and Poland . Position Overview Working closely with the Site, Pre-Commissioning and Commissioning teams , the Senior Commissioning Specialist – Instrumentation will be responsible for leading and coordinating site instrumentation activities throughout the pre-commissioning and commissioning phases. This is a highly field-oriented position requiring extensive hands‑on experience with instrumentation, DCS systems, loop checks, calibration and E&I commissioning activities within complex industrial environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and perform instrumentation calibration activities , including pressure, temperature and other field instruments.
• Perform and supervise actuator initialization and calibration .
• Lead loop checks and functional testing during pre-commissioning.
• Support DCS reception, testing and commissioning activities .
• Identify and troubleshoot instrumentation and control issues during site activities.
• Ensure proper completion of all quality documentation and commissioning records related to on‑site checks.
• Support and coordinate pre‑commissioning activities for rotating equipment .
• Participate in field verification activities using P&IDs, loop diagrams, logic diagrams, wiring diagrams and instrumentation hook‑ups .
• Support pre‑commissioning activities such as P&ID checks, blowing, flushing and inerting when required.
• Support commissioning activities on electrical shelters, electrical equipment and E&I systems .
• Ensure equipment and systems are ready for the transition from pre‑commissioning to commissioning.

Site Coordination & Reporting

• Coordinate instrumentation activities with site teams, contractors and commissioning disciplines .
• Provide technical leadership and guidance during site commissioning activities.
• Monitor progress and ensure activities are performed according to project quality, technical and safety requirements .
• Identify technical issues and coordinate corrective actions with the relevant teams.
• Provide clear reporting on commissioning progress, open items and technical issues.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant on‑site instrumentation experience.
• Strong hands‑on expertise in instrumentation commissioning, calibration and loop checks.
• Proven experience during pre‑commissioning and commissioning phases of major industrial projects.
• Strong ability to read and interpret E&I documentation, including logic diagrams, wiring diagrams, loop diagrams and instrumentation hook‑ups.
• Good understanding of P&IDs and piping documentation.
• Experience with DCS systems; knowledge of Yokogawa systems would be a strong advantage.
• Experience with rotating equipment and E&I commissioning.
• Strong leadership, autonomy, teamwork and reporting skills.
• Fluent English is mandatory.
• Availability for short business trips within France, Germany and Poland.

If you have strong hands‑on experience in instrumentation commissioning and would like to contribute to a major green hydrogen project in the Netherlands, we would be delighted to hear from you. #LI-OO1