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Job Title: Commissioning Engineer (Water Treatment)
Location: Portsmouth
About Southern Water:
Southern Water is responsible for providing clean and safe water to millions of customers across the South East of England. We are committed to delivering a high-quality and sustainable water service to our customers.
The Role:
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Commissioning Engineer to join our team working on a water treatment plant project in Portsmouth for Southern Water. You will play a vital role in ensuring the successful and efficient commissioning of this critical infrastructure project.
Key Responsibilities:
Commissioning Activities:
- Execute commissioning plans and procedures for various mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control, and automation (MEICA) systems within the water treatment plant.
- Conduct pre-commissioning inspections and testing of equipment and systems.
- Perform functional testing and performance verification of all MEICA systems, including pumps, valves, filters, control panels, instrumentation, and SCADA systems.
- Troubleshoot and resolve any issues identified during commissioning.
- Prepare and maintain detailed commissioning records and documentation.
Coordinate with other engineers, contractors, and subcontractors during commissioning activities.
Safety and Compliance:
- Adhere strictly to all safety regulations and procedures, including working in confined spaces, wearing personal protective equipment, and following company safety protocols.
- Ensure all work is performed in a safe and compliant manner.
Quality Assurance:
- Contribute to maintaining high quality standards during the commissioning process.
- Ensure that all systems meet design specifications and performance requirements.
- Identify and address potential quality issues.
Documentation:
- Prepare and maintain detailed commissioning reports and documentation, including test results, defect logs, and handover documents.
Teamwork:
- Collaborate effectively with other members of the commissioning team, project engineers, site supervisors, and contractors.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Essential:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, or a related field) or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in commissioning water treatment plants or similar infrastructure projects.
- A strong understanding of MEICA systems and their integration within water treatment facilities.
- Experience with commissioning testing procedures and methodologies.
- Familiarity with relevant industry standards, regulations, and safety protocols.
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Desirable:
- Experience with specific water treatment technologies (e.g., reverse osmosis, filtration, disinfection).
- Experience with SCADA systems and control systems.
- Knowledge of commissioning software and tools.
- First Aid certification.
Benefits:
- Competitive daily rate of 450 per day.
- Opportunities for potential extension of the contract based on performance.
- Work on a challenging and impactful infrastructure project with a leading construction and infrastructure group.
- Strong safety culture and commitment to employee well-being.
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
