Electrical Commissioning Engineer
CR/077675
Posted: 20/05/2025
- Competitive
- England, North East, Tyne and Wear, Newcastle upon Tyne
- Contract
Electrical Commissioning Engineer – 12-Month Contract – Oil & Gas – North East England
My client, a respected engineering consultancy operating in the oil and gas sector, is currently seeking an experienced Electrical Commissioning Engineer for a long-term contract role based in the North East of England. This position is anticipated to be outside IR35, offering a great opportunity for an established contractor looking for stable project work over the next 12 months and beyond.
Key Responsibilities:
Contract Length: 12 months +
Rate: Competitive, outside IR35
Apply today to discuss this exciting opportunity further.
Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.
My client, a respected engineering consultancy operating in the oil and gas sector, is currently seeking an experienced Electrical Commissioning Engineer for a long-term contract role based in the North East of England. This position is anticipated to be outside IR35, offering a great opportunity for an established contractor looking for stable project work over the next 12 months and beyond.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and execute electrical commissioning activities on major oil & gas projects, ensuring systems are safe, compliant, and ready for operation.
- Supervise installation verification, functional testing, loop checking, and energisation of electrical systems including HV/LV switchgear, transformers, motors, and distribution panels.
- Ensure commissioning work is carried out in accordance with industry standards, site procedures, and HSE regulations.
- Liaise with project teams, vendors, and subcontractors to resolve technical issues during commissioning phases.
- Prepare and maintain commissioning documentation, test records, and progress reports.
- Proven experience as an Electrical Commissioning Engineer within oil & gas, petrochemical, or heavy industrial sectors.
- Strong working knowledge of electrical systems, safety procedures, and regulatory compliance.
- Familiarity with hazardous area equipment and ATEX standards.
- Recognised electrical engineering qualification (HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent).
- CompEx or similar certification is advantageous.
Contract Length: 12 months +
Rate: Competitive, outside IR35
Apply today to discuss this exciting opportunity further.
Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.
Ian Hunter
Principal Recruitment Consultant
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