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Commissioning Engineer

ABB

Kokstad

On-site

ZAR 500,000 - 800,000

Full time

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Job summary

ABB is seeking a 'Commissioning Engineer' to join our team, offering the opportunity to work on cutting-edge power engineering projects. This role is pivotal in ensuring our client systems perform optimally and safely across various sectors. Ideal candidates will have a background in Power Engineering, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to quality. If you are adaptable and have a passion for the industry, we invite you to apply.

Qualifications

  • Education in Power Engineering or equivalent experience required.
  • Good communication skills internally and externally.
  • Understanding of control systems and process automation.

Responsibilities

  • Loop-testing, energizing systems, function testing, and commissioning.
  • Leading and guiding site team to meet deadlines.
  • Producing work packages and commissioning procedures.

Skills

Power Engineering
Communication
Adaptability
Customer Service

Education

B.Sc/B.Tech/M.Sc/M.Tech in Power Engineering
Technical college

Job description

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

Site Operations Manager

ABB is a global technology leader in electrification and automation, enabling a more sustainable and resource-efficient future. By connecting its engineering and digitalization expertise, ABB helps industries run at high performance, while becoming more efficient, productive, and sustainable so they outperform. At ABB, we call this ‘Engineered to Outrun’. The company has over 140 years of history and around 110,000 employees worldwide. ABB’s shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (ABBN) and Nasdaq Stockholm (ABB).

Your Role and Responsibilities

A position as “Commissioning Engineer” offers variety and growth opportunities through learning. You will be stationed in Norway at Oslo, Bergen, or Trondheim. Assignments span across ABB's business areas, including Oil & Gas (on- and offshore), domestic industries with hydro-power, metals, carbon capture, hydrogen, and offshore wind. The role will challenge you in hardware engineering, automation, protection, and cybersecurity.

Responsibilities
  • Loop-testing, energizing systems, function testing, and commissioning with customers
  • Working with PLC and protection systems
  • Assisting in sales and engineering tasks, including pricing and customer offers
  • Supporting customers in aftermarket services
  • Producing work packages and commissioning procedures
  • Training customers to operate ABB deliveries
  • Ensuring work safety
  • Leading and guiding your site team to meet customer expectations and deadlines
  • Improving overall processes

The role offers significant autonomy based on your efforts.

Ideal Candidate Profile
  • Strong interest and passion for Power Engineering and Electronics, with a focus on safety
  • High regard for quality and reliability, customer-oriented and service-minded
  • Flexible, adaptable to challenges, and willing to travel
  • Patience, determination, and ability to handle a high workload both independently and in teams
Qualifications
  • Education in Power Engineering (Technical college, electrician, power supply fitter, B.Sc/B.Tech/M.Sc/M.Tech), or equivalent experience
  • Good communication skills internally and externally
  • Understanding of control systems and process automation
  • Knowledge of protection philosophy and automation control systems
  • Fluent in English, both spoken and written

We look forward to receiving your application letter and CV by 22.07.2025. Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Email applications will not be processed due to privacy policies.

For questions, contact Magnus Musum at +47 920 35 229.

ABB values diversity. We conduct background checks on selected candidates to ensure safety and compliance with legal standards. Candidates will be asked to provide relevant information.

Interested? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to learn more about us and our global impact.

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