commissioning engineer

Description

Commissioning engineers supervise the final stages of a project when systems are installed and tested. They inspect the correct functioning of the equipment, facilities and plants to make sure they meet the requirements and specifications. They perform the necessary verifications and give approval to finalise the project.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

quality standards quality assurance procedures project commissioning safety engineering

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

hardware testing methods geothermal power plant operations project management nuclear energy test procedures fossil-fuel power plant operations power plant instrumentation

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

ensure fulfilment of legal requirements use measurement instruments conduct quality control analysis collaborate with engineers liaise with quality assurance write work-related reports troubleshoot ensure public safety and security check system parameters against reference values use testing equipment test performance of power plants record test data ensure conformity to specifications analyse test data present reports read standard blueprints

OPTIONALOptional competences

follow nuclear plant safety precautions test materials perform project management monitor nuclear power plant systems maintain nuclear reactors test sensors