Commissioning Engineer

Background:

Veolia is Ireland’s leading environmental services company. We provide a comprehensive range of energy, waste and water solutions and are dedicated to carbon reduction, protecting the environment and building the circular economy. We offer all employees a benefits package as standard which includes full VHI cover, pension and education assistance.

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.

We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

Commissioning Engineer

Location: Nationwide (Site based, project based role)

Duration: Permanent 

Hours: Monday - Friday 8.30am to 5.30pm 

Overview of the Role: 

Due to continued success and growth across the Water division, we are looking for an enthusiastic and hardworking individual to join the ECIA (Electrical, Instrument, Control & Automation) Team as a Commissioning Engineer.  The successful candidate will work on a wide scope of Water and Wastewater Treatment projects across the Island of Ireland. With this in mind, you will be required to travel to other Veolia sites, plants and offices. 

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to work within a supportive, friendly and challenging environment, you will get to work on exciting projects, whilst learning from a diverse team of talented people and leading experts. What’s more, you’ll be provided with the freedom to push boundaries and constantly learn and develop your skill-set.

As a dynamic and progressive company, we encourage our employees to be ambitious and forward thinking so if you are seeking continued growth and have a drive to progress within an organisation Veolia Ireland can offer you career enhancement opportunities and the learning and development supports to achieve your goals.

Day to Day of the Role: 

• The role will involve commissioning of Water, Wastewater and Sludge treatment Plants, including setup/calibration of instrumentation, variable speed drives, alarm systems and PLC input/output validation.

• Supervision of electrical and automation sub-contractors on sites well as on occasion inclusive of mechanical sub-contractors

• Responsible for ensuring that works are carried out in accordance with both contractual and specific process requirements

• Assist the EICA Manager with proposals and tendering activities 

• Supporting Project Managers within the business with all commissioning activities

• Liaise with clients and client representatives

• Carry out FAT and SAT tests with the client's representative.

• Evaluate client specifications and Veolia control philosophies and ensure works are constructed in compliance with the same

• Ensure the works are constructed in accordance with national and EU standards and also meet Veolia’s internal company standards.

• Assist in the selection and evaluation of EICA equipment, subcontractors and suppliers

• Ensure that all EICA documentation for the project is managed in accordance with the requirements of the Project Quality Plan

• Prepare commissioning plans, reports, SAT & FAT documentation and operation and maintenance manuals

• Ensure Health, Safety, Environmental & Sustainability standards, policies and procedures are always adhered to on-site

• Prepare timely and accurate reporting of activities to the EICA Manager 

Required Skills for the Role:

• NFQ Level 7 or above in Electrical Engineering or Qualified Electrician/ E&I Technician (Essential) 

• Previous experience in Electrical Supervision & Commissioning of Water/Waste Water Treatment plants (Desirable)

• Full clean driving licence (Essential) 

• Excellent oral and written reporting skills

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a similar role, preferably in the water and wastewater industry

• Ability to work under pressure to deliver project objectives.

• Ability to engage with the customer as well as suppliers and sub-contractors in financial negotiations and final account agreements.

• Good working knowledge of programme management software such as Microsoft Project. Ability to prepare baseline programmes and programme updates.

• Ability to use your own initiative, problem solve and adjust as issues arise during project delivery

• Excellent working knowledge of MS packages such as Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Project

• Strong communication skills with a high level of motivation.

• Full Driving License.

Please note:

​If you are an EU/EEA national, you will be asked to show proof of right to work in Ireland.

If you are a non-EU/EEA national , you will require current and valid permission to work and reside in the Republic of Ireland.

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