Commissioning Engineer

Sevenoaks
8 months ago
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What Are We Looking For?

Our Chemical & Biological team is looking for a Commissioning Engineer to join us on a permanent basis, assisting in the delivery of projects for a variety of clients. You will undertake Control, Instrumentation and Electrical works – including installation, testing, commissioning, and fault finding within new and existing MCC’s, industrial instrumentation, analysers, motors, actuators and all other equipment used in the automated control systems associated with RSE products and those used by clients in Water, Chemical Dosing and Petro-chem industries.

Please note this position will require flexibility on working location, with accommodation provided by RSE.

Some of Your Key Duties Include:

  • Provide a flexible approach to resourcing all commissioning requirements of various projects

  • To support the project team by developing commissioning plans, site commissioning files, methodologies, programmes, method statements and risk assessments

  • Monitor standards to ensure specification compliance and quality standards are strictly maintained

  • Attend FAT activities and provide constructive input with regards to system controls

  • Carry out commissioning of LV Electrical systems, Instrumentation and Control Systems including MCC’s and associated field equipment

  • Read and interpret electrical drawings, line diagrams and P&ID’s

  • Complete SAT and Asset Start-up

  • Complete commissioning documentation

  • Participate in HAZCOMM activities for various projects as required

    What Do You Need?

  • Electrical/Instrumentation HND/HNC or equivalent

  • Proven Mechanical & Electrical experience – full commissioning phase experience (installation, dry, wet, process testing)

  • Previous experience holding SAP or AP position and of PTW systems

  • Experience of iMCC’s including VSD’s, Softstarts and Flow, Level, Pressure and Temperature instrumentation

  • Experience in executing pre-commissioning and commissioning activities for clean and wastewater projects on both new build and retrofit sites

  • Experience in FAT, SAT testing and fault finding

  • Experience in telemetry end to end testing

  • Profibus, Installation and Commissioning Certification

  • Flexibility for location of work and out of hours working as required by the Company

  • Full UK Driving Licence.

    Who Are We?

    RSE is a trusted clean water technology company, developing market-leading products and solutions for purifying drinking water, recycling wastewater, and cleaning water in industrial processes. We are disrupting the water sector, delivering water treatment products, technologies, and services to clients across the UK. RSE provides offsite modular build solutions using a low-carbon approach compared to traditional construction methods and our unique offering to the market focuses on innovation, efficiency, and excellence.

    Established in 1982, RSE has grown into one of the most prominent MEICA engineering businesses in the UK water industry. We have created a complete in-house and full-service capability from project inception through to design, fabrication, and delivery by means of installation and commissioning. We additionally have one of the largest servicing and maintenance teams in the market, to ensure we’re on hand for all our clients’ needs.

    Our service offering presents industry-leading innovative solutions and our dedicated staff play a key role in delivering our sustainability and wider business goals. With over 2000 staff across our group of companies, our strategic ambition will see the business continue to grow as we expand our operations and diversify our products. One of RSE’s key focuses is driving servant leadership and giving our people the opportunity and responsibility to take an entrepreneurial approach in their career development.

    What RSE Offer

    To build successful teams and drive the level of quality that RSE is renowned for, we know we need the best people in the industry. Not only do we require the relevant skillsets, but we also need people with the right attitude and mentality to thrive and grow in an innovative and fast-paced environment. At RSE, you’ll be given every opportunity to set the path of your own career through our Business Streams and work within dynamic teams that will require you to rise to the challenge of working for a market leader.

  • Industry-leading salary based on your experience.

  • A flexible career development path, with no restrictions on where your career can go.

  • Holiday Allowance of 31 days per year, rising to 33 days per year after 2 years’ service.

  • Holiday Buy / Sell Scheme

  • Company Pension Scheme

  • Cycle to Work

  • Discounted National Gym Membership

  • Professional Fees Paid

  • Employee Discount Platform

  • EV/Hybrid Car Lease Scheme

  • Access to our network of health professionals including mental health champions and Occupational Health Nurse.

    In a flourishing sector where there are vast career opportunities available, we believe by leading transformation in the industry our offering to the market means our people have the space to thrive.

    If you’re interested in a career with a company that will harness your skills and provide you with the support to create your own future within the water industry, apply now

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