Senior Electrical Comissioning Engineer

Metlen; Grudziądz; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Metlen in Grudziądz, Poland seeks a Senior Electrical Commissioning Engineer to lead mechanical and electrical commissioning activities for a CCGT power plant. You will manage BOP systems, coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, and ensure compliance with project, safety, and quality standards.

You will oversee testing, commissioning documentation, and interfaces with construction and I&C teams, delivering the project handover with robust safety practices and stakeholder coordination.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in electrical commissioning on power generation projects.
• Diploma or Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical commissioning and BOP systems.
• Experience coordinating multi-disciplinary commissioning teams.
• Experience with HSE frameworks.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute mechanical commissioning from pre-commissioning to handover.
• Provide hands-on commissioning for BOP systems (turbines, HRSG, water cycle, etc.).
• Perform testing, optimization, troubleshooting, and documentation.
• Coordinate Mechanical Commissioning Engineers and technicians.
• Lead interface with Electrical and I&C teams and plant performance testing.
• Supervise suppliers’ commissioning specialists and interfaces with construction teams.
• Ensure HSE compliance including LOTO and safe work permits.
• Support system walk-downs and item resolution with stakeholders.
• Prepare commissioning procedures and final as-built docs.
• Report progress and risks to Commissioning Manager.

Skills

Electrical commissioning

Leadership

HSE compliance

Testing & commissioning

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

LOTO

Commissioning procedures

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 mechanical 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 mechanical Balance of Plant (BOP) systems, including turbines, HRSG, water/steam cycle, condensers, 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 and lead Mechanical Commissioning Engineers and technicians, ensuring efficient execution, proper sequencing, and adherence to commissioning schedules.
• Lead mechanical 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 mechanical 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 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.