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Commissioning Engineer
Job Posted: 15 hours ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: AB12, Marywell, Aberdeenshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Hydrasun is a recognised market leader in the provision of integrated fluid transfer, power and control solutions. We are focused on supporting the energy transition through our work in the oil and gas, renewable energy, general industrial and marine industries worldwide.
We are recruiting for a Commissioning Engineer to join our team based in Aberdeen (with regular visits to Glasgow).
About the Role:
You will ensure the safe, efficient, and compliant start-up of hydrogen production facilities. This includes planning, executing, and validating all commissioning activities across mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and process systems. Working closely with engineering, construction, and operations teams, you will ensure all systems are installed and tested in accordance with design specifications, regulatory standards, and hydrogen safety protocols. The goal is to deliver a fully operational plant that meets performance, reliability, and environmental targets, ready for handover to operations.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Develop and maintain detailed commissioning plans, schedules, and procedures.
Review engineering designs, P&IDs, datasheets, and specifications to ensure commissioning requirements are incorporated.
Lead the commissioning of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and process systems.
Conduct pre-commissioning checks, functional testing, and performance verification.
Ensure all systems are commissioned in compliance with hydrogen-specific safety protocols and environmental regulations.
Prepare and maintain commissioning documentation, including test procedures, checklists, punch lists, and handover packages.
Supervise and coordinate commissioning technicians, contractors, and vendors.
Facilitate training and knowledge transfer to operations personnel.
Enforce strict adherence to hydrogen safety standards, site safety rules, and permit-to-work systems.
Support performance tuning and optimization of systems.
Manage the transition from commissioning to operations, ensuring systems are fully functional and ready for continuous operation.
Essential Experience, Qualifications and Competencies
* Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards it (UK-specific).
* ATEX / IECEx Certification for working in explosive atmospheres.
* CompEx Certification (for hazardous area electrical work).
* Hydrogen Safety Training – specific to hydrogen handling, leak detection, and explosion risk mitigation.
* Experience with commissioning mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and process systems.
* Permit to Work / LOTO Training – for safe system isolation and control.
* HAZOP / HAZID Training – for participation in safety and risk assessments.
* Proven experience in commissioning within hydrogen production facilities, or similar process industries such as oil & gas, petrochemicals, or renewables.
* Hands-on experience with hydrogen technologies (e.g., electrolyzers, purification systems, compression and storage systems, fuel cell systems).
* Strong understanding of hydrogen production technologies.
* Proficiency in interpreting P&IDs, electrical schematics, and control system logic.
* Knowledge of industrial automation systems (PLC, SCADA, DCS).
Desirable Experience, Qualifications and Competencies
* First Aid & Emergency Response Certification (especially in high-risk environments).
* Experience in greenfield and/or brownfield commissioning projects.
* Experience leading and coordinating contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
* Experience mentoring junior engineers and technicians.
For more information regarding this vacancy please contact our recruitment team: (phone number removed).
Hydrasun are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and no applicant will receive less favorable treatment, either directly or indirectly, during the recruitment process or during their employment as a result of a ‘protected characteristic’ as defined by the Equality Act 2010.
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