Location: Navan, County Meath, Ireland
Company: Bitrecruit
Client / Employer: Occupop
Job reference: 1bef77eb53c7f0989c50fc5ec60627dd
Posted: 20.05.2026
Responsibilities
Work as part of a team in the delivery of one or more projects at any one time, embracing the ethos of a "one team" culture.
Ensure Health, Safety, Environmental & Sustainability standards, policies and procedures are always adhered to on-site.
Support project delivery teams in the development and preparation of commissioning test documentation.
Review design stage control philosophies, motor and instrument listings, panel drawings and cable schedules to validate designs and spot issues before they arise.
Attend Hazard and Operability Studies (HAZOP) and Control Hazard and Operability studies (CHAZOP) and provide input on commissioning and operability issues as required.
Attend third‑party Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and Site Acceptance Tests (SATs) as required and provide acceptance sign‑off on behalf of the company.
Complete preliminary installation checks and provide completion snag lists to mechanical and electrical sub‑contractors.
Conduct initial power‑up of MCCs and complete rotation checks on motors and I/O point‑to‑point checks (dry testing).
Set up instrumentation in the field and scale instrument 4‑20 mA signals back to PLC; calibrate any instruments requiring field calibration.
Upload the first draft of the PLC code in conjunction with the automation engineer and conduct preliminary dry tests.
Divert flows to new works process and conduct wet testing of PLC/HMI/SCADA automated sequences; ensure that PLC/HMI/SCADA logic conforms to control philosophy and debug as necessary.
Troubleshoot equipment, instrumentation, hardware and software to ensure correct operation.
Work with Process Engineers to optimise and improve the process performance of water and wastewater infrastructure.
Complete all commissioning documentation including pre‑test inspections, commissioning reports and works demonstration.
Provide demonstration to the client and receive sign‑off.
Liaise closely with the project delivery engineering team on‑site, HSQE advisor and management to ensure safe and timely delivery of the commissioning process.
Organise and facilitate plant shutdowns and/or diversion of flows as required with the project delivery team and the client through permit‑to‑work systems.
Ensure a positive experience for the client and their representatives, instilling an ethos of collaboration and cooperation.
Seek to improve the commissioning process by providing lessons‑learned feedback and innovative solutions for adoption on future projects.
Keep appraised of the latest standards and technology through continuous professional development (CPD).
Other duties as required from time to time.
Qualifications
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role, preferably in the water and wastewater industry.
Experience in commissioning and process proving of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control and automation (MEICA) systems.
Ability to liaise directly with customers on commissioning activities and sign‑off.
Relevant Electrical Qualification.
Ability to work as part of a team with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to make PLC/HMI modifications.
Ability to manage time in a pressurised environment during commissioning.
Ability to use own initiative, problem‑solve and adjust as issues arise during commissioning.
Good working knowledge of MS Office packages such as Word and Excel.
Full driving licence.
Benefits
The opportunity to join an ambitious and growing organisation.
Monday to Friday working week finishing early on Fridays.
22 days annual leave plus 10 bank holidays.
A company laptop and phone.
Fully expensed company vehicle.
Access to EAP – 24/7, 365‑day, confidential employee counselling service, free to avail for employees and their families.
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