Job Role: Lead Mechanical Commissioning Engineer
Location: Eye, Suffolk
Rate: £550 per day
Duration: May until September 2024

A global industrial and energy company are recruiting for an experienced Lead Mechanical Commissioning Engineer on a temporary basis for a site in Eye, Suffolk until September 2024.

As the Lead Mechanical Commissioning Engineer, you will be 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.

Successful applicants will have the following qualifications and experience:
· At least 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 organisational skills.
· Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

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