Site Lead Process / Mechanical Commissioning Engineer

Role: Site Lead Process / Mechanical Commissioning Engineer
Location(s): Bedfordshire, Suffolk or Rhondda Cynon Taf
Length of role: Up to 12 months depending on location
Rates: Up to £550 per day.
Method of pay: Any of PAYE/Umbrella/Outside IR35/CIS
Start Date: ASAP
Site Lead Process / Mechanical Commissioning Engineer required
Leading and executing Process / Mechanical Commissioning activities for a gas power project in UK, until successful handover to the customer. The scope of activities will be:

• Hands-on commissioning of Process / Mechanical components and systems such as, fuel supply system, firefighting and fire protection systems, cooling water, demin water systems and HVAC.
• Carrying out and managing piping networks cleaning using various methods such as pigging, air blowing, flushing, etc.
• Carrying out testing on mechanical systems and equipment, as well as system optimization and troubleshooting and filling-in the respective commissioning documentation and protocols.
• Cooperation with internal team members, guidance and coordination of external partners and sub-contractors, interacting with customers.
• Managing and leading the team of mechanical engineers, electrical supervisors, technicians, etc. Participate in the Plan of the Day meeting daily providing resourceful inputs on the work progress.
• Ensure all the activities conducted on site follow the correct process in accordance with project requirements and in strict compliance with all EHS requirements.
• Understands and executes the equipment clearance (LOTO) procedure, as well as Job Safety Analysis / Work Authorisation / Confined Space / Hot Work Permits.
• Coordination of all necessary activities with all involved parties, such as commissioning team, erection team and sub-contractors.
• Participation in the walk-downs for Turnover from construction to commissioning, identifying open items that prevent system start-up.
• Visual inspection of equipment/systems for correct and complete erection, adequate cleanliness, and safe access in consideration of related engineering documents, such as P&IDs, wiring diagrams, system descriptions etc.
• Preparation and update of the commissioning procedures to be conducted on site.
• Manage the documentation submission for project close-out.
• Provide theoretical and practical training to customer personnel.
• Report to the Commissioning Manager and the Head of Commissioning.
• Deputise Commissioning Manager in his / her absence.

You will need:

• 7+ years working experience in power stations Mechanical and Process Commissioning activities with demonstrable experience in a leading role in projects of similar relevance.
• BSC Degree, or BEng / HND in Mechanical / Process engineering.
• Strong team spirit, working with an international team and other cultures.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong Organizational skills.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent spoken and written English.
• Full working rights for the UK

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.