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C&I Commissioning Engineer - Thermal Power Station Project - County Clare, Republic of Ireland - €Excellent Daily Rate - 12 Month Contract + Potential Extensions - October Start Date - Monday to Friday (10 hour days)
We are supporting a major power generation project in Ireland and are seeking an experienced Control & Instrumentation Commissioning Engineer to join on a 12-month freelance contract, with potential for extension. This role will play a key part in the upgrade and modification of critical mechanical, electrical, and C&I systems across multiple generation units, ensuring reliability, safety, and long-term security of supply.
Responsibilities:
* Lead and coordinate C&I commissioning activities including loop checks, function checks, protection testing, FAT/SAT, and system handover.
* Oversee contractors on-site, ensuring compliance with safety, technical standards, and quality procedures.
* Manage technical documentation, test protocols, and commissioning schedules.
* Act as a key interface with project managers, lead engineers, and multi-disciplinary teams.
* Ensure successful commissioning of Boiler Protection Systems, Burner Management Systems, DCS/PLC systems, and associated plant controls.
Requirements:
* 5+ years’ experience in the power generation sector (or similar heavy industrial projects).
* Strong background in DCS/PLC systems, field instrumentation, control devices, plant protection, and safety systems.
* Demonstrated experience in commissioning large-scale C&I systems.
* Knowledge of functional safety standards, testing procedures, and industry best practice.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Familiarity with Siemens T3000 (Omnivise-T3000) and legacy T2000 systems is beneficial.
* Previous experience on thermal power generation projects is beneficial.
* Chartered Engineer status or progress towards it is beneficial.
Interested? Please apply by submitting your resume or get in touch using the contact information below to learn more!
Cian McLoughlin
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Hunter Philips Executive Search
Email: cian.mcloughlin@hunterphilips.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/cian-mcloughlin-628a72258
Web: http://hunterphilips.com/
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Contract
Job function
* Job function
Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Project Management
* Industries
Services for Renewable Energy, Oil and Gas, and Natural Gas Distribution
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