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Would you like to be part of Vital Energi’s Strategy of Growth?If so, we’re looking for a Commissioning Engineer to join our specialist team in the South of England.The CompanyVital Energi is a leading provider of renewable energy infrastructure and systems to the public and private sectors. We are supporting Hospitals, Universities, New Build developments, Towns and Cities as well as Industrial and Commercial clients to decarbonise their buildings.We have and continue to work on ground-breaking projects throughout the UK which are supporting the UK’s Net Zero targets, such as the recently announced £1 billion low-carbon infrastructure project for Westminster.With plans to double our headcount over the coming years, supported by offices opening in new locations across the country and our strong investment pipeline, coupled with our expansion into new markets such as industrial power generation with our very own Energy-from-Waste facility, there is no better time to join the family here at Vital Energi.The roleThe role will include working with various departments, and supporting commissioning activities across energy centres, district heating networks, renewable systems and building services. The ideal candidate will work on their own initiative and produce the reports and documentation expected of a person in this role. A background in commissioning biomass boilers, gas-fired steam boilers, CHP, chillers, heat pumps and PV systems is desirable.Site Responsibilities-Organise diary for carrying out works, mobilising equipment.Organise documentation for Commissioning Plan, project commissioning test packs, check design info and clarify with Design Dept.Organise specialist commissioning method statements, permits and demonstrations.Produce and organise commissioning method statements for own work.Organise commissioning documentation for witnessing, including invitations and System Acceptance Certificates.Produce short-term look-ahead for commissioning activities and witnessing schedulesOrganise aspects relating to water treatment from discharge licences to pump power-up and demonstration.Set up regular meetings where applicable.System acceptance completion.Monitor and progress commissioning trackers and report to senior management.Design ResponsibilitiesWork with Design to ensure spool sections are included in pipeline works for side-stream filters.Review drawings for commission ability, flushing points and bypasses.Undertake feasibility studies to determine in-house capability and equipment needs.Develop new commissioning methods and processes in line with European standards.Attend relevant CPDs with the Design team.Skills & ExperienceA multi-disciplined engineer with commissioning experience in biomass boilers, gas-fired steam boilers, CHP, chillers or heat pumps.Strong understanding of commissioning requirements including flushing points, bypasses, sequencing, testing and system acceptance.Ability to review drawings for commission ability and liaise with the Design Department, Capable of organising and progressing commissioning programmes, trackers and witnessing schedules.Strong communication skills for working with Design, O&M, Work Winning, District Heating and client representatives.Strong technical problem-solving ability and confidence in clarifying project requirements.Experience with, or ability to develop competency in, PV (solar photovoltaic) commissioning, including inverter checks and electrical verification.Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the South of England.Knowledge of water treatment processes, side-stream filtration, discharge licences and chemical suppliers.Experience developing new commissioning methods and processes in line with evolving standards.Familiarity with feasibility studies and identifying specialist equipment needs.Experience supporting soft landings, aftercare or optimisation activitiesThe Package:Salary negotiable DOEVan and fuel cardContributory Company Pension SchemeNon-contributory death-in-service insuranceEmployee Assistance Programme25 Days Holiday plus 8 days bank holidays.Additional holidays awarded in line with length of serviceOption to purchase/sell additional holidaysOnsite gym/wellbeing centre at our Blackburn Head OfficeDiscounted gym membership across the UKEV charging points where possibleApplications will be processed within 28 days of receipt. If you have not heard from us within this time period it will mean that your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful.The company is opposed to all forms of discrimination and will select for employment, training and promotion on the basis of suitability for the job and/ or merit. It is company policy that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment than another on the grounds of sex, race, colour, age, ethnic or national origins, political affiliations, religious beliefs, marital status, physical disability or is disadvantaged by unjustifiable conditions or requirements.Only applicants who are legally entitled to work in the UK and are currently resident in the UK are invited to apply.Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives:Vital Energi Utilities Ltd is not accepting unsolicited CVs from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. CVs submitted to any Vital Energi Utilities Ltd employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written 'signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Vital Energi Utilities Ltd. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.