Role: Precommissioning & Commissioning Engineer
Location: Etrez, France
Contract Duration: 3 months
Start Date: ASAP
About the Role
Airswift is currently recruiting for a Precommissioning & Commissioning Engineer to support a major gas storage facility revamp project in France. Working on behalf of a leading EPC contractor, the successful candidate will play a key role in the safe and efficient execution of Electrical, Instrumentation, Automation and Control System (EIA) precommissioning, commissioning and start-up activities.
The position will work closely with the Commissioning Manager, vendors and subcontractors to ensure project objectives are delivered in accordance with safety, quality, schedule and contractual requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the planning, preparation and execution of precommissioning, commissioning and start-up activities.
- Participate in Mechanical Completion, Ready for Start-Up (RFSU), Start-Up and Performance Testing phases.
- Ensure systems and equipment are constructed, tested and commissioned in accordance with approved engineering documentation, specifications and project requirements.
- Develop, review and coordinate commissioning procedures with vendors and subcontractors.
- Supervise commissioning activities on-site and provide technical guidance where required.
- Monitor commissioning progress and milestones through approved tracking systems.
- Manage commissioning documentation, dossiers, handover packages and completion records.
- Assist with population and maintenance of commissioning databases and tracking tools.
- Support facility start-up, performance testing and final acceptance activities.
- Ensure all activities are executed in compliance with project HSE policies, quality standards and applicable regulations.
- Prepare and contribute to project reports, commissioning updates and close-out documentation.
- Coordinate with construction, operations and client teams to ensure successful system handover.
Requirements
- Minimum 10 years of experience in Precommissioning, Commissioning or Start-Up Engineering.
- Previous experience on revamp, brownfield or industrial plant projects.
- Strong knowledge of Electrical, Instrumentation, Automation and Control Systems.
- Experience preparing and reviewing commissioning procedures and testing documentation.
- Proven background in work preparation, execution planning and site supervision.
- Experience monitoring quality and completion activities during commissioning phases.
- Familiarity with project handover processes and completion dossiers.
- Strong understanding of commissioning methodologies and system completion processes.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience using commissioning and construction management tools such as ICAPS, KAIRNIAL or similar systems is advantageous.
- Fluent English required.
Preferred Certifications
- GIES 0
- ATEX Level 0
- HVB0 Electrical Authorization
- AIPR Supervisor
- Scaffolding User Certification
- Fire Extinguisher Training
- H?S Awareness