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International Commissioning Engineer - Oil and Gas in Grantham, United Kingdom

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Around 200 travel days per year (paid downtime between trips)

The Role

Commissioning Engineer (PLC / Automation)

Were looking for an experienced Commissioning Engineer to join our clients global field service team based in the East Midlands.

Whats in it for you

Join a

global engineering company

delivering advanced

combustion, PLC, automation and environmental technologies

Work on

high-profile international projects

in the oil & gas, power and petrochemical sectors

Earn a

realistic OTE of £75k£90k

with overtime and overseas allowances (£50 per day standard / £100 per day high-risk countries)

Receive

paid travel, accommodation and downtime

between international trips

Work in a

supportive, technically focused environment

that values safety, innovation and collaboration

Ongoing professional development and

hands-on training with Siemens and Allen Bradley PLC systems

Youll commission, maintain and troubleshoot

combustion, fired-equipment and PLC automation systems

at sites across the world

from power stations and refineries to industrial facilities.

When not travelling, youll be based in the Rutland office supporting engineering documentation, testing and project preparation.

Key Responsibilities

Commission and maintain PLC and combustion systems at global client sites

Troubleshoot automation and fired-equipment systems to identify and resolve issues

Conduct fault analysis, retrofit work and installation supervision

Prepare Risk Assessment Method Statements (RAMS) and site visit reports

Start up and support systems such as:

Flare systems and flare gas recovery units

Boiler and process burners

Thermal oxidisers and vapour recovery systems

Pollution and optical control equipment

Deliver classroom and on-site training for client personnel

Identify

aftermarket service and spares opportunities

during commissioning work

Ensure all work complies with company

Health & Safety standards

Travel internationally (up to 200 days per year, typically 12 week assignments)

About You

Qualified Engineer or Technician with

mechanical, electrical and instrumentation

background

Proven experience in

PLC programming and automation

ideally

Siemens and Allen Bradley

Ability to read and interpret

P&IDs, electrical schematics and mechanical drawings

Experience in

combustion, oil & gas or petrochemical industries

advantageous

Safety-conscious and comfortable working at heights, in confined spaces and offshore

Strong communication, fault-finding and report-writing skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Flexible and willing to travel extensively worldwide

Full UK driving licence

required

About the Company

Our client is a

global engineering leader

specialising in combustion, PLC, automation and environmental technologies. They support the

energy, oil & gas and power

industries with innovative systems that improve efficiency, safety and sustainability.

Their culture is

technical, collaborative and growth-oriented , offering long-term career progression and the chance to work on complex, global projects.

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International Commissioning Engineer - Oil and Gas in Grantham, United Kingdom

Grantham, UK
Full time

Published on 12/03/2025

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