Senior Electrical Comissioning Engineer

Metlen; Grudziądz; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Metlen in Grudziądz, Poland seeks a Senior Electrical Commissioning Engineer to lead electrical commissioning of a CCGT power plant, ensuring handover readiness and adherence to project, quality, safety, and performance requirements.

The role requires 5–7 years hands-on experience on power generation projects, a degree in Electrical Engineering, strong leadership and English proficiency, and ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, suppliers, and site contractors.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of hands-on electrical commissioning on power generation projects, preferably CCGT.
• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or related discipline).
• Strong hands-on knowledge of mechanical commissioning methodologies and BOP systems.
• Experience coordinating commissioning teams, contractors, and vendors in complex, multi-disciplinary site environments.
• Solid understanding of commissioning planning, testing, documentation, and interface management.
• Proven experience working under strict HSE frameworks.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute electrical commissioning activities from pre-commissioning through to final handover, in line with approved procedures, project objectives, and contractual requirements.
• Provide hands-on commissioning expertise for Electrical Balance of Plant (BOP) systems, including MV/LV equipment, Building management systems, Fire Protection equipment, water/steam cycle, cooling water, fuel systems, auxiliary systems, and water & wastewater treatment facilities.
• Execute and supervise testing, system optimisation, troubleshooting, and completion of commissioning documentation and protocols.
• Coordinate with other disciplines Commissioning Engineers and technicians, ensuring efficient execution, proper sequencing, and adherence to commissioning schedules.
• Lead Electrical equipment and system functional tests in close cooperation with Electrical and I&C teams, including plant performance testing.
• Supervise equipment suppliers’ and vendors’ commissioning specialists and coordinate interfaces with construction, erection, and commissioning teams.
• Ensure full compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) requirements, including LOTO, work permits, and safe systems of work.
• Participate in system walk-downs, identify open items impacting start-up, and support resolution through close coordination with all stakeholders.
• Prepare and update commissioning procedures, red-marked drawings, and documentation, supporting the preparation of final as-built drawings.
• Report on Electrical commissioning progress, technical challenges, and risks to the Commissioning Manager or Head of Commissioning.

Skills

Electrical commissioning

Project leadership

Co-ordination

HSE compliance

English language

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

We are currently seeking a Senior Electrical Commissioning Engineer to join our team in Grudziądz, Poland, supporting the commissioning phase of a Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) Power Plant.

This role offers a strong opportunity to play a key part in the execution and delivery of electrical commissioning activities through to plant handover, ensuring compliance with project, quality, safety, and performance requirements.

Your role will encompass:

• Lead and execute electrical commissioning activities from pre-commissioning through to final handover, in line with approved procedures, project objectives, and contractual requirements.
• Provide hands-on commissioning expertise for Electrical Balance of Plant (BOP) systems, including MV/LV equipment, Building management systems, Fire Protection equipment, water/steam cycle, cooling water, fuel systems, auxiliary systems, and water & wastewater treatment facilities.
• Execute and supervise testing, system optimisation, troubleshooting, and completion of commissioning documentation and protocols.
• Coordinate with other disciplines Commissioning Engineers and technicians, ensuring efficient execution, proper sequencing, and adherence to commissioning schedules.
• Lead Electrical equipment and system functional tests in close cooperation with Electrical and I&C teams, including plant performance testing.
• Supervise equipment suppliers’ and vendors’ commissioning specialists and coordinate interfaces with construction, erection, and commissioning teams.
• Ensure full compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) requirements, including LOTO, work permits, and safe systems of work.
• Participate in system walk-downs, identify open items impacting start-up, and support resolution through close coordination with all stakeholders.
• Prepare and update commissioning procedures, red-marked drawings, and documentation, supporting the preparation of final as-built drawings.
• Report on Electrical commissioning progress, technical challenges, and risks to the Commissioning Manager or Head of Commissioning.

What You Bring to the Role:

• 5–7 years of experience in hands-on elecrical commissioning on power generation projects, preferably Combined Cycle Power Plants.
• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or related discipline).
• Strong hands-on knowledge of mechanical commissioning methodologies and BOP systems.
• Experience coordinating commissioning teams, contractors, and vendors in complex, multi-disciplinary site environments.
• Solid understanding of commissioning planning, testing, documentation, and interface management.
• Proven experience working under strict HSE frameworks.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Fluent written and spoken English.