Construction - Commissioning Engineer

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Location: Navan, Co. Meath.

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.
  
• Ensure Health, Safety, Environmental & Sustainability standards, policies and procedures are always adhered to on‑site.
  
• Support project delivery teams in the development and preparation of commissioning test documentation.
  
• Review design stage control philosophies, motor and instrument listings, panel drawings and cable schedules to validate designs, familiarise with the project and spot issues before they arise.
  
• Attend Hazard and Operability Studies (HAZOP) and Control Hazard and Operability studies (CHAZOP) and provide input on commissioning and operability issues as required.
  
• Attend third‑party Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and Site Acceptance Tests (SATs) as required and provide acceptance sign‑off on behalf of the company.
  
• Complete preliminary installation checks and provide completion snag lists to mechanical and electrical subcontractors.
  
• Conduct initial power‑up of MCCs and complete rotation checks on motors and I/O point‑to‑point checks (dry testing).
  
• Set up instrumentation in the field and scale instrument 4‑20 mA signals back to PLC. Calibrate any instruments requiring field calibration.
  
• Upload the first draft of the PLC code in conjunction with the automation engineer and conduct preliminary dry tests.
  
• Divert flows to new works processes and conduct wet testing of PLC/HMI/SCADA automated sequences. Ensure that PLC/HMI/SCADA logic conforms to control philosophy and deb­ug as necessary.
  
• Troubleshoot equipment, instrumentation, hardware, and software to ensure correct operation.
  
• Work with Process Engineers to optimise and improve the process performance of water and wastewater infrastructure.
  
• Complete all commissioning documentation including pre‑test inspections, commissioning reports and works demonstration. Provide demonstration to client and receive sign‑off.
  
• Liaise closely with the project delivery engineering team on‑site, HSQE advisor, and management to ensure safe and timely delivery of the commissioning process.
  
• Organise and facilitate plant shutdowns and/or diversion of flows as required with project delivery team and the client through permit‑to‑work systems.
  
• Ensure a positive experience for the client and their representatives, instilling an ethos of collaboration and cooperation.
  
• Seek to improve the commissioning process by providing lessons‑learned feedback and innovative solutions for adoption on future projects.
  
• Keep appraised of the latest standards and technology through continuous professional development (CPD).
  
• Other duties as required from time to time.
  

Essential

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• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a similar role.
  
• Minimum qualification: No qualification required.
  

Desirable

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• Ability skills: Administration, Analytical, Communications, Computer Literacy.
  
• Competency skills: Collaboration, Decision Making, Flexibility, Initiative.
  
• Driving licence: Full B.
  

Please apply to this vacancy via the online application system JobsIreland. xcfaprz If you are a non‑EEA national, please ensure you hold a valid employment permit before applying.