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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