Electrical Commissioning Engineer

Our client has an immediate Freelance/OutsideI R35 vacancy for an Electrical Commissioning Engineer to oversee the function testing, process commissioning and reliability testing of their installed equipment. This is a This role would suit a flexible, enthusiastic and organised individual with a strong work ethic, attention to detail and water industry background. Duties & Responsibilities of Electrical Commissioning Engineer: • Oversight of electrical, instrumentation, control and automation installation work by the teams, subcontractors and suppliers. • Adherence to required standards, policies and statutory regulations for Health & Safety. • Developing full testing, commissioning and handover plans. • Organising, planning and attending technical meetings with client and contractor stakeholders. • Inspection of systems to ensure they are installed, tested and commissioning to relevant British, ISO and client standards. • Function testing and commissioning of electrical installations, SCADA systems, instrumentation and automation systems ensuring compliance with the system specifications and best practice. • Facilitating analysis of raw and treated samples. • Compiling commissioning reports, method statements and commissioning schedules. • Ensuring compliance with relevant electrical standards and legislation. • Participating in the troubleshooting of any process performance shortcomings. • Remaining in regular contact with the Project Manager, project engineers, Client teams and supply chain to enable smooth commissioning and handover processes. • Compiling support and review of Operation & Maintenance Manuals. • Training of site operators in the use of the installed equipment and systems. • Other duties as may arise from time to time that are consistent with the job-holder’s knowledge and skills, and are needed to effectively perform the role. Requirements for Electrical Commissioning Engineer: Key Skills & Experience: • Engineering, science or similar to degree, HND, HNC or equivalent level. • Minimum four years’ postgraduate experience in a similar role within the utilities sector and/or M&E engineering environment. • Candidates should have extensive experience of industrial / commercial electrical and ICA design, assembly, installation, testing and commissioning, ideally in the water sector. • Experience in specific Low Voltage (LV) and Extra Low Voltage (ELV) systems – including conditioning, conversion and interpretation plus digital I/O, relay control logic and instrumentation. • Candidates should be electrically qualified to a minimum of 18th Edition, C&G 2391 Inspection & Test and should ideally hold a current JIB Gold Card. • Experience of working as an NIC-EIC Competent Person would be an advantage. • Good communication skills, able to interact effectively with Clients and colleagues. • Experience within the UK water industry is a distinct advantage. • Willingness to be based at the work site, with the potential for travel regionally and nationwide (including overnight stays). • Full driving licence, any existing endorsements must be declared in the application