Commissioning Engineer - Circular Sortation Center of Excellence
KION Group
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
Switching
About the role
- Take total responsibility for implementation of projects, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and meeting customer specifications and expectations.
- Be customer focused and self-motivated; liaise with customers, suppliers, and sub-contractors.
- Manage numerous projects running concurrently varying in value.
- Develop and create project-specific engineering documentation.
- Deliver projects in accordance with technical requirements of the contract.
- Be aware of contractual requirements, payment milestones, key dates, technical and H&S requirements.
- Commission control systems, perform performance testing, and carry out factory and site acceptance tests (FAT/SAT).
- Design, develop, and implement PLC control systems for generator and power distribution applications.
- Read and interpret LV and HV electrical schematics for system integration and fault diagnostics.
- Program and configure PLCs (Allen-Bradley or Schneider) for power generation and distribution systems.
- Develop and modify HMI/SCADA interfaces for system monitoring and operator control.
- Configure and troubleshoot ComAp generator controllers, including synchronization, load sharing, and remote monitoring features.
- Implement and test circuit breaker switching logic, interlocks, and protection schemes.
- Collaborate with electrical design engineers, site engineers, and commissioning teams to deliver integrated control solutions.
- Support site commissioning and FAT/SAT testing of control panels and generator systems.
- Prepare detailed technical documentation, including I/O lists, control philosophies, and test protocols.
Requirements
- Degree or HND in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, or a related discipline.
- Proven experience as a PLC Controls Engineer in power generation, industrial automation, or energy sectors.
- Strong understanding of LV and HV schematics, switchgear control, and protection systems.
- Hands-on experience with ComAp generator controllers (InteliGen, InteliSys, etc.).
- Knowledge of G99 / G59 grid protection and interface requirements.
- Familiarity with generator paralleling, islanded and grid-connected operation.
- Working knowledge of electrical safety standards, including BS 7671 and IEC standards.
- Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Willingness to travel to customer sites for commissioning and support activities.
