Commissioning Lead Engineer

AA Euro Group are currently seeking a Commissioning Lead Engineer to join our clients team delivering a new Energy Recovery Facility (ERF), located in South East London. Prior experience working on Energy Recovery (Energy from Waste) facilities is essential.

Job Description:

Delivering the DCS (Distributed Control System) full scope, covering the full integration, testing, and handover of the control and automation system that operates the plant.

• Champion safety standards across teams and ensure full compliance with project HSEQ requirements
• Deliver complete DCS scope including PCS7, S7-1500 PLCs, and TIA Portal on large-scale EfW plants
• Independently operate critical systems and supervise shift personnel during commissioning phases
• Execute hands-on training for client personnel and optimise processes with commissioning teams
• Interface with stakeholders, maintain shift logs, and ensure works meet contract specifications

Qualifications

• Proven PCS7 experience with formal training, plus S7-1500 PLCs and TIA Portal proficiency
• EfW Experience: 5-10 years in power generation with 2-5 years as Control Room Operator on large-scale plants
• SSSTS certification, valid SCC, and experience leading Permit-to-Work processes
• EfW & Renewable Gas process knowledge (how a plant works from start to finish)
• TUV Rheinland Functional Safety certification is preferred
• Good knowledge of IT and various bus communication protocols (Profibus, Profinet, ModbusTCP, IEC104, OPC UA)
• Excellent English, shift flexibility, supervisory experience, and strong stakeholder interface abilities

Additional Information

• Start Date - ASAP
• Contract End - 31/08/2026 (further assignments possible)
• Shifts / Hours – Mon-Fri 10hr/day

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