Commissioning Engineer

Role Overview

• Act as Excitation commissioning engineer of projects with low to medium complexity.
• Ensure completion of all commissioning activities efficiently and cost-effectively, in accordance with contract specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Contribute to planning and implementation of Excitation/Synchro commissioning/engineering activities, identifying and developing new processes, techniques and solutions to meet current and emerging customer and business needs.
• Participate in internal project review meetings and provide technical inputs while managing customer relations at senior levels to deliver customized solutions that meet project requirements.
• Ensure approval of plant acceptance criteria, open issues closure, performance tests and adherence to safety standards.
• Lead risk and opportunity assessments for assigned projects, identify and report potential risks, evaluate mitigation options, and conduct Safety Observation tours to mitigate HSE hazards.
• Impart training and coach project teams towards safe working practices, contribute to continuous improvement of project processes, and actively share lessons learned to the knowledge repository.
• Create standard processes, tools, work plans and cost estimates in line with strategic priorities, ensuring all commissioning activities comply with required safety regulations and contractual requirements.
• Support Project Managers/Site Managers in issuing claims (new scope of work, cost impact, time impact, risk quantifications etc.) and may manage commissioning teams as required.
• Manage external organizations to ensure availability of commissioning equipment, systems, or services in coordination with Supply Chain function, Project Manager and/or Site Manager.

Requirements

• More than 5 years of experience on small, medium and large ABB Excitation system (UNITROL and SYNCHROTACT family) engineering and commissioning, or equivalent experience with other similar systems.
• Holding certification on ABB excitation system commissioning will be given first preference.
• Collaborative, solution-focused approach.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills in English.
• Grid code models simulation software experiences (PSSE, PSCAD & other).

Benefits

• This is a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of energy transition and industrial innovation.
• You'll gain exposure to cutting-edge excitation and synchronization technology while contributing to projects that impact power generation, chemical processing, and beyond.
• The role offers significant technical growth through exposure to complex systems, advanced simulation software, and the opportunity to lead and mentor engineering teams on challenging projects.
• Working at ABB gives you the opportunity to contribute to a healthier and more prosperous world.