Generator Controls & Commissioning Engineer

Generator Controls & Commissioning Engineer

Location: UK-Based with Overseas Travel
Salary: £50,000–£60,000 DOE + Overtime + Benefits

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Generator Controls & Commissioning Engineer to join a growing team working on technically challenging power generation projects across the UK and internationally.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with experience in generator control systems, electrical panels, commissioning and fault-finding to work on a varied range of installations, with overseas travel, excellent overtime rates and opportunities for career progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Commission, test and fault-find generator control systems and electrical panels.
• Carry out servicing, maintenance, repairs and upgrades on diesel generator systems.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical and control system faults.
• Configure and commission generator controllers, monitoring systems and synchronisation equipment.
• Carry out Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Produce commissioning reports and technical documentation.
• Provide technical support to customers and internal teams.
• Travel throughout the UK and overseas, including occasional weekend and out-of-hours work

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Generator Engineer, Controls Engineer, Commissioning Engineer or similar.
• Strong knowledge of generator control systems, electrical panels and power generation equipment.
• Excellent electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience commissioning and servicing diesel generators.
• Knowledge of generator synchronisation systems.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to travel extensively, including overseas assignments and occasional weekend work.

Desirable:

• Experience with Deep Sea Electronics (DSE), ComAp, Woodward or similar controllers.
• Electrical qualifications such as HNC/HND, NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds.
• Experience in critical power, standby power or power generation.

Salary & Benefits

• £50,000–£60,000 salary, depending on experience.
• Overtime paid at 1.5x and 2x rates, including weekend rates.
• £200 on-call payment.
• Company vehicle and fuel card.
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• 4% employer pension contribution, matched by the company.
• Life assurance and private healthcare following successful probation.
• Performance-related bonus scheme.
• Company phone, laptop and tablet.
• Opportunities to work on exciting UK and international projects

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