Commissioning Engineer
Covering Leinster
As Commissioning Engineer, you will work as part of our multi-disciplinary engineering team to bring water and wastewater projects from installation completion through all stages of commissioning into operation and ultimate handover to our clients. You will have the opportunity to work alongside and collaborate with industry-leading project teams, working in a one-team culture while broadening your own skill set. As Commissioning Engineer, you will demonstrate our core values including innovation and agility. In this client-facing role, you will be key to the final sign-off and handover to the client in a collaborative and satisfactory manner.
Glanua is a progressive company which always seeks to develop its employees. When you demonstrate aptitude and interest in furthering your career within the organisation, training and promotion will always be available to you.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
The main duties and responsibilities of the Commissioning Engineer are outlined as follows:
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Work as part of a team in the delivery of one or more projects at any one time, embracing the ethos of a "one team" culture.
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Ensure Health, Safety, Environmental & Sustainability standards, policies and procedures are always adhered to on-site.
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Support project delivery teams in the development and preparation of commissioning test documentation.
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Review of design stage control philosophies, motor and instrument listings, panel drawings and cable schedules in order to validate designs, familiarise with project and spot issues before they arise.
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Attend Hazard and Operability Studies (HAZOP) and Control Hazard and Operability studies (CHAZOP) and provide input on commissioning and operability issues as required.
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Attend third part Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and Site Acceptance Tests (SATs) as required and provide acceptance sign-off on behalf of the company.
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Complete preliminary installation checks and provide completion snag lists to mechanical and electrical sub-contractors.
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Conduct initial power-up of MCC's and complete rotation checks on motors and I/O point-to-point checks (dry testing).
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Set up instrumentation in the field and scale instrument 4-20 mA signals back to PLC. Calibrate any instruments requiring field calibration.
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Upload the first draft of the PLC code in conjunction with the automation engineer and conduct preliminary dry tests.
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Divert flows to new works process and conduct wet testing of PLC/HMI/SCADA automated sequences. Ensure that PLC/HMI/SCADA logic conforms to control philosophy and de-bug as necessary.
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Troubleshoot equipment, instrumentation, hardware, and software in order to ensure correct operation.
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Work with Process Engineers in order to optimise and improve the process performance of water and wastewater infrastructure.
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Complete all commissioning documentation including pre-test inspections, commissioning reports and works demonstration. Provide demonstration of same to client and receive sign-off.
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Liaise closely with the project delivery engineering team on-site, HSQE advisor, and management in order to ensure safe and timely delivery of the commissioning process.
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Organise and facilitate plant shutdowns and/or diversion of flows as required with project delivery team and the client through permit-to-work systems.
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Ensure a positive experience for the client and their representatives instilling an ethos of collaboration and cooperation.
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Seek to improve the commissioning process by providing lessons learned feedback and innovative solutions for adoption on future projects.
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Keep appraised of the latest standards and technology through continuous professional development (CPD).
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Other duties as required from time to time.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
The main knowledge, skills and experience required of the Commissioning Engineer are outlined as follows:
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Minimum of 3 years' experience working in a similar role, preferably in the water and wastewater industry.
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Experienced in the commissioning and process proving of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control and automation (MEICA) systems.
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Ability to liaise directly with customers on commissioning activities and sign-off.
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Relevant Electrical Qualification.
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Ability to work as part of a team with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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Ability to make PLC/HMI modifications desirable.
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Ability to manage time in a pressurised environment during commissioning process.
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Ability to use own initiative, problem solve and adjust as issues arise during commissioning.
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Good working knowledge of MS packages such as Word and Excel.
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Full Driving License.
What we offer you:
The opportunity to join an ambitious and growing organisation.
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Monday to Friday working week finishing early on Fridays.
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22 days annual leave plus 10 bank holidays.
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A company laptop and phone.
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Fully expensed company vehicle
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Access to EAP - 24/7 365 days confidential employee counselling service, free to avail for employees and their families
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