Commissioning Engineer-(Based In Navan Co. Meath)-Covering Nationwide
Glanua
- Navan, Co Meath
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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 of design stage control philosophies, motor and instrument listings, panel drawings and cable schedules in order to validate designs, familiarise with 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 part 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 sub-contractors.
- Conduct initial power-up of MCC's 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 process and conduct wet testing of PLC/HMI/SCADA automated sequences. Ensure that PLC/HMI/SCADA logic conforms to control philosophy and de-bug as necessary.
- Troubleshoot equipment, instrumentation, hardware, and software in order to ensure correct operation.
- Work with Process Engineers in order 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 of same to client and receive sign-off.
- Liaise closely with the project delivery engineering team on-site, HSQE advisor, and management in order 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).
- Covering Ireland Nationwide and the UK.
- Other duties as required from time to time.
- Minimum of 3 years' experience working in a similar role, preferably in the water and wastewater industry.
- Experienced in the commissioning and process proving of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control and automation (MEICA) systems.
- Ability to liaise directly with customers on commissioning activities and sign-off.
- Relevant Electrical Qualification.
- Ability to work as part of a team with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to make PLC/HMI modifications desirable.
- Ability to manage time in a pressurised environment during commissioning process.
- Ability to use own initiative, problem solve and adjust as issues arise during commissioning.
- Good working knowledge of MS packages such as Word and Excel.
- Full Driving License.