Hitachi Energy UK Limited is hiring a Commissioning Manager to oversee the successful planning, execution, and completion of commissioning activities for a portfolio of complex industrial projects. You will lead a small team, ensuring systems operate safely, efficiently, and according to specifications.
What You'll Do
- Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive commissioning plans, schedules, and procedures, including detailed test scripts and protocols.
- Lead and supervise commissioning teams, providing technical guidance, assigning tasks, and ensuring adherence to project timelines and quality standards.
- Coordinate with project managers, engineering teams, construction personnel, vendors, and clients to ensure seamless system integration and smooth transitions from construction to operation.
- Lead the team in the execution of strategy, tendering, pre-commissioning, functional testing, performance testing, and integrated system testing.
- Identify and troubleshoot technical issues during commissioning, collaborating with engineering and operations teams to implement effective solutions.
- Ensure all commissioning activities comply with relevant industry standards, safety regulations, environmental policies, and internal procedures.
- Conduct thorough reviews of design documents, vendor data, and construction progress to proactively identify and mitigate commissioning risks.
- Facilitate client acceptance testing and provide training to operational personnel on newly commissioned systems.
- Prepare and present regular progress reports to stakeholders, highlighting achievements, challenges, and upcoming activities.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or relevant discipline).
- Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in commissioning roles within complex industrial environments (e.g., power generation, infrastructure, manufacturing, rail, energy solutions).
- Proven experience in managing multi-disciplinary commissioning teams and large-scale projects.
- Understanding of various industrial systems, control systems (PLC, DCS, SCADA), and instrumentation.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and P&IDs.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and a methodical approach to troubleshooting technical issues.
- Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders.
- Ability to travel to project sites as required.
Nice to Have
- Transmissions & Distribution experience.
Technical Stack
- Control systems: PLC, DCS, SCADA
- Instrumentation
Team & Environment
You will lead a small commissioning team.
Work Mode
This is a remote position based in England, United Kingdom.
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