Description Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world. Wood is recruiting for a Commissioning Lead to support a high-profile client across two major projects within the UK. This position will be for a period of 12 months and can be engaged on a limited contractor basis outside IR35. This is a hybrid role that can be based at any of the following UK offices: Aberdeen, Staines, Reading, Glasgow or Northampton with the expectation of travel as required. Please note applicants must be able to pass HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check. LI-Hybrid The Role As a Commissioning Lead you will support the Project Construction Manager and the Project Commissioning Manager in the execution and delivery of all aspects of mechanical completion and commissioning. This position is ideal for someone with prior experience in site commissioning, who demonstrates the ability to effectively communicate with key clients and has a proven track record in supporting the delivery of multiple projects. Our Clients and Projects Designing the future. Transforming the world. Our Systems Integration (SI) team, work with a variety of high-profile clients across the energy sector. Delivering bespoke essential automation and control solutions that enable a safer and more efficient operation. Within SI, we are architecting our clients' digital ecosystems to be inherently safe, cybersecure and operable. Within our teams we integrate client source systems across their IT, Operational Technology (OT) environments, securely pushing OT data into IT systems as a foundation for transformation. We design and integrate operational technology to achieve business, production and operational goals. Visit our web page to find out more about the exciting work we do: Automation & systems integration | Wood Responsibilities Scope of Work In accordance with CDM regulations provide Pre-Construction support to the project To study and assess the relevant drawings, specifications, and instruction for the functional area of responsibility. Coordinate with the design team to enhance the design element and highlight any special recommendations to reduce risk or optimise schedule Constructively challenge engineering concepts with a view to minimizing shutdown schedule Input to schedule development, defining execution risks in general, and critical path specific risks during shutdowns Communicating plan to multi-discipline team and updating the plan based on feedback Assist with development and management of the Go Technology database, setting up systems, sub-systems, and check sheet allocation Monitor project sites overall site construction and commissioning priorities by system to ensure project teams meet mechanical completion and commissioning target dates Develop and maintain Project Skyline and Milestone Chart Reporting Develop, Write, Implement and Review, update relevant Commissioning Test Procedures and controlling master versions Understanding overall Commissioning Strategy for project completion Development of pre-commissioning, commissioning, performance testing procedures in line with National Grid RE-18 procedures Assist with check sheet inspection/verification Manage and supervise pre-commissioning, commissioning, performance testing activities at site In-depth knowledge of electrical systems, including power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and emergency systems Strong understanding of electrical codes, regulations, and standards (e.g., BS 7671, IEC 60364) Proficiency in conducting functional and performance tests on electrical systems using appropriate testing equipment Coordinate contractor, subcontractor and vendor activities associated with pre-commissioning and commissioning Interface with Operations Team in commissioning, start-up, and final handover of the facility/plant Coordinating field activities through discipline lead positions including Operators, Mechanical, Instruments and Electrical Monitor Quality in accordance with Quality plan and ITP’s Attend client / vendor meetings in order to achieve the agreed project goals Input to weekly and monthly reporting Assist Project Commissioning Manager with management of change Drive safety leadership and ensuring safe delivery of multi-discipline work scopes Input to lessons learned Qualifications Skills And Qualifications Expected: Electrical and Instrumentation Controls background in site commissioning with demonstratable experience Demonstrate commitment to safety through engagement in Commissioning Permit to Work, Electrical Isolation and Safety Work Manuals to ensure efficient and safe execution of the work. To be conversant with construction/commissioning mechanical completion technology Must have strong competency in reading design documentation e.g., P&IDs, PFDs, mechanical datasheets etc Ability to deliver documentation that is technically correct to the required standard and schedule Understand and control the running of work sites Must have experience in at least one of the following: Ability to determine pass/fail criteria on UPS testing (ITIC), generators and Switchgear, control narratives, compressor commissioning/startup, turbine commissioning/startup Experience in Brownfield upgrades / replacement instrumentation and control projects Experience with dealing with Switch Rooms, Switchboards, Distribution Boards, Lighting, UPS, Instruments, Cable runs, Control rooms, etc Must have working knowledge of substations and power systems/quality and their associated protection systems such as overcurrent and unit protection and a thorough understanding of harmonics etc Must have working knowledge of one or more of the following (Flow Computer & Supervisory): Emerson, Siemans, Swinton, Omni, FlowX, EXI, Honeywell (DCS/ Meter suite), PLCs Measurement Technologies, Metering Systems, Flow Computers, PLC & SCADA Systems/Software Prior experience reviewing and approving commissioning/construction works Desirable: Compressor Station/Metering experience is advantageous