Mechanical Commissioning Engineer – Rotating Equipment Seeking an experienced Mechanical Commissioning Engineer to commission turbines, generators, compressors, pumps, gearboxes, motors and auxiliary systems on major industrial plants. The role requires strong mechanical engineering and field-execution expertise across installation verification, preservation, alignment, lubrication and sealing, first rotation, dynamic testing, controls and protection interfaces, start-up, performance testing and handover. Work closely with Engineering, Construction, Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls, Completions, HSE, Quality, subcontractors, OEMs and Operations to deliver safe commissioning and reliable, fully documented handover. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Rotating Equipment Commissioning • Lead commissioning and start-up of turbines, generators, centrifugal, reciprocating and screw compressors, pumps, motors, gearboxes, fans and packaged auxiliaries. • Verify installation, foundations, hold-downs, soft foot, shaft/coupling alignment, piping strain, lubrication, seals, cooling, guards, preservation and reinstatement against approved drawings, vendor manuals and specifications. • Plan and conduct oil flushing, cleanliness checks, leak/pressure testing, bump/rotation checks, solo/uncoupled runs, first rotation, no-load/loaded testing, trip/interlock proving, vibration monitoring, performance testing and acceptance. Engineering and Design • Review data sheets, P&IDs, layouts, vendor drawings, cause-and-effect charts, control narratives and operating procedures for commissioning, operability, maintainability and safe access. • Resolve design, installation, alignment, lubrication, sealing, vibration, controls and protection issues with Engineering, OEMs and other disciplines during mechanical completion, commissioning and start-up. Planning, Scheduling and Completions • Develop commissioning plans, procedures, job cards, system/subsystem boundaries, resource requirements, schedules, daily priorities and look-ahead plans. • Use electronic completions systems for walkdowns, mechanical-completion verification, punch management, inspection/test records, handover certificates and turnover from Construction to Commissioning and Operations. Preservation and Equipment Management • Oversee receipt, storage and preservation, protecting equipment against corrosion, contamination, moisture ingress, brinelling and deterioration. • Confirm preservation release, lubricant condition, temporary-system removal, spares, special tools and vendor documentation before start-up and handover. Supervision, Contractors and Operations • Supervise and mentor engineers, technicians and work parties; assign tasks by competence and authorisation, monitor execution, deliver practical training and maintain disciplined shift handovers. • Coordinate subcontractors, OEMs, specialist vendors, Construction and Operations on work fronts, permits, method statements, resources, defects, repeat testing, training, spares and handover. Reporting and Documentation • Report daily/weekly progress, constraints, recovery actions and technical queries. Maintain procedures, check sheets, test results, vibration trends, alignment/flushing records, punch lists and vendor activity records. • Compile traceable turnover dossiers with signed inspection/test records, certificates, redlines, concessions, performance reports, Operations training records and final acceptance documentation. HSE, Quality and Compliance • Ensure compliance with project HSE requirements, permits, risk assessments, lock-out/tag-out, mechanical isolation, stored-energy controls, approved procedures, OEM limits, quality requirements and applicable legislation/standards. • Lead or participate in toolbox talks, task risk assessments and pre-start reviews. Verify exclusion zones, lifting arrangements, temporary systems and emergency controls; exercise stop-work authority and escalate unresolved technical or safety risks. QUALIFICATIONS Education Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, HNC/HND, recognised mechanical craft apprenticeship, or equivalent technical qualification supported by substantial relevant field experience. Experience • 10+ years’ mechanical commissioning experience on major oil and gas, power, petrochemical, process, steel or comparable industrial projects, with substantial recent rotating-equipment field responsibility. • Proven hands-on installation and commissioning of multiple complex turbine, generator and compressor packages, including alignment, lubrication/seals, first rotation, dynamic testing, controls/protection interfaces and acceptance testing. • Experience supervising personnel, coordinating subcontractors/OEMs, working with Operations, mentoring/training teams and using electronic completions systems. Skills and Expertise • Strong knowledge of rotating-equipment installation, preservation, alignment, lubrication, sealing, vibration, condition monitoring, troubleshooting, performance testing and applicable API, ISO and project standards. • Ability to interpret P&IDs, data sheets, isometrics, vendor manuals, cause-and-effect charts and control narratives, and prepare safe commissioning procedures and test records. • Excellent communication, field leadership and problem-solving skills; effective under schedule pressure, with clear communication of technical risks and priorities. • Collaborative approach across disciplines, contractors, vendors and Operations, maintaining high HSE, quality and equipment-integrity standards. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • OEM/field-service training on turbine, compressor or generator packages, plus recognised alignment, vibration, lubrication, isolation-authority or mechanical commissioning certification. • Experience with Siemens, Rolls-Royce, MAN, Howden, Voith or comparable suppliers, and high-hazard continuous-process, power-generation, oil and gas, green-steel or similar facilities. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Site-based role in an active construction and commissioning environment in Boden, Sweden. Shift work, extended hours and travel may be required to meet the project schedule. Candidates must be medically fit, hold required site-access credentials, be fluent in written/spoken English and demonstrate strong leadership, mentoring, contractor-management and Operations-interface capability.
Reporting to the Overall Commissioning, Start-Up (CSU) Manager, the Lead Commissioning Engineer will play a key role in supporting all aspects of discipline testing, pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, and plant performance testing. This full-time position requires strong experience in complex industrial projects and extensive knowledge of commissioning processes, exceptional organizational, technical, and leadership skills to ensure successful project completion and handover while managing all aspects of mechanical completion, pre-commissioning, and commissioning activities in accordance with industry standards and project objectives. Key Responsibilities: Project Coordination: Act as the primary interface between multiple project teams, ensuring seamless communication and coordination across all engineering disciplines during the commissioning and start-up phases. Support Planning: Assist in the development of detailed plans for testing, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up activities, coordinating with other teams to align project milestones and schedules. Technical Oversight: Provide expert guidance across all facets of discipline testing, pre-commissioning, and commissioning, ensuring that all project activities meet industry standards and project requirements. Documentation Management: Oversee the preparation, review, and control of documentation related to commissioning activities, including test reports, punch lists, as-built documentation, and procedural manuals. Interface Management: Facilitate effective communication between the CSU Manager, project engineering, operations, and construction teams to resolve issues and align objectives for successful project delivery. Problem-Solving: Identify and troubleshoot technical and logistical issues that arise during commissioning and start-up, implementing timely solutions to avoid delays and ensure adherence to safety standards. Safety and Compliance: Ensure that all project support activities comply with relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations, promoting a strong safety culture and leading by example. Performance Testing: Support the coordination and execution of plant performance testing, ensuring that all systems meet specified performance standards and project objectives. Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process optimization, recommending improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of commissioning and start-up activities. Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with stakeholders to understand project requirements and provide technical support and expertise, ensuring that all team members are aligned with project goals. Technical Skills: Strong understanding of industrial commissioning processes and interdisciplinary coordination Proficiency in project management and interface management tools (e.g., Primavera, MS Project, Monday.com, MS Office) Knowledge of risk assessment methodologies and safety management protocols Familiarity with Completions Management Applications Strong technical writing skills for documentation and report preparation Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Process, or related field). A master’s degree is advantageous. 10 years of experience in project support and interface management for industrial projects, with a strong background in testing, pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, and plant performance testing. Familiarity with large-scale industrial projects, preferably in hydrogen-based or green steel production. Strong knowledge of industry standards, best practices, and regulatory requirements for commissioning and start-up processes. Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to addressing technical challenges. Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with a proven ability to manage cross-disciplinary interfaces. Proficiency in relevant software and project management tools. Fluent in English;
Summary · Lead the development, integration, and control of the project schedule and planning systems across engineering, procurement, construction, pre‑commissioning, commissioning and start‑up (EPCx/CSU). · Provide rigorous schedule analysis, progress measurement, forecasting and reporting to ensure safe, on‑time, on‑budget delivery in accordance with H2GS objectives and HSE requirements. · Act as the planning focal point for stakeholders (Client, EPCs, OEMs, construction, CSU, operations), ensuring a single, credible source of schedule truth and timely decision support. Objectives · Own the integrated planning framework that underpins cost, resource, and scope control, and drive proactive schedule risk management and recovery planning. Key Accountabilities · Planning Leadership: Establish and maintain L1–L4/L5 schedules and the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS); define planning standards, calendars, coding structures, and rules of credit. · Schedule Development & Control: Build and baseline the overall schedule; maintain logic, float, constraints; manage change control and scenario/what‑if analyses for mitigation and acceleration. · Progress Measurement & Reporting: Implement physical % complete, earned value rules, quantity tracking and man‑hour curves; issue weekly and monthly progress reports, critical path and near‑critical analysis, float/contingency consumption. · Engineering & Procurement Integration: Monitor engineering deliverables vs IFC needs; align MTO, requisitions, POs and logistics to construction/CSU need‑dates; track vendor schedules and sub‑supplier impacts. · Construction & CSU Interface: Synchronise systemisation, subsystem handovers, punch clearance, MC/Pre‑Comm/Comm windows and RFSU milestones; ensure ePTW windows and SIMOPS are reflected in the plan. · Primavera System Administration: Act as first‑line admin for Primavera P6: user profiles & privileges; global calendars; EPS/OBS; standard WBS/RBS, project/activity/resource codes; maintain portfolio integrity. · Portfolio & Interfaces: Maintain inter‑project links (utilities, power, infrastructure) and alignment of external interfaces; conduct portfolio health checks and integrated impact assessments. · Reporting & KPIs: Generate corporate and project KPIs (SPI/CPI, PPC/Last Planner, critical path stability, schedule variance, risk exposure); produce S‑curves, histograms, dashboards (Power BI/MS Excel). · Schedule Risk: Perform qualitative and (where applicable) quantitative schedule risk analysis (QSRA/Monte Carlo); develop risk‑response and recovery plans with discipline leads. · Governance & Assurance: Lead schedule reviews, readiness gates, and independent planning assurance; ensure compliance with contract requirements and change management processes. People Leadership: Lead and mentor site planners/schedulers; ensure consistency with standard durations and coding structures; develop local capability. Qualification & Experience · Degree in Engineering or related discipline (B.Sc./B.Eng/M.Sc.). Professional membership preferred. · 10+ years’ experience planning large industrial EPC/CSU projects (energy, process, metals); hydrogen/green steel experience advantageous. · 5+ years Primavera P6 (incl. admin), with SAP PS exposure; evidence of integrated planning across Eng/Proc/Constr/CSU. · Demonstrated delivery of integrated L3–L5 schedules, portfolio links, and KPI/reporting automation. · Evidence of schedule risk analysis (QSRA), recovery planning and claims/time‑impact analysis is desirable. · Fluency in English; Swedish is beneficial but not mandatory. Valid right to work in Sweden (or mobility pathway).
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