Lead Mechanical Startup/Commissioning Engineer

Lead Mechanical Startup/Commissioning Engineer Atlantic Projects Company Limited

Location: On site / Tarbert, Co. Kerry, Ireland
job type: Fixed term / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Engineering Mechanical
Salary: Negotiable salary

Lead Mechanical Startup/Commissioning Engineer

Employment Type: Full-time & Fixed term

Overview

We are looking for a Lead Mechanical Startup/Commissioning Engineer to join the APC team! This is a full-time, in-person role, based at our project site in Tarbert. The core working hours are 8:00am-5:00pm (including a 1-hour break), Monday to Friday.

Position Summary

The Lead Mechanical Startup/Commissioning Engineer is responsible for the overall planning, coordination, execution, and successful completion of BOP systems pre-commissioning, commissioning, and startup activities for mechanical systems within power and energy facilities. This role ensures all BOP mechanical equipment and systems are ready for safe and reliable operation. You will be reporting to the Projects Director.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, plan and execute the mechanical commissioning activity to all BOP equipment/systems including interface to power block systems.
• Review/records procedures, test plans, and protocols for each application purpose
• Oversee and conduct testing to verify the functions and protections of each mechanical component, equipment and system.
• Manage the commissioning documentation, test reports, and punch lists.
• Ensure accurate record-keeping and timely handover to client.
• Act as primary technical expert for mechanical issues during commissioning.
• Interface with clients, vendors, construction contractors, and regulatory bodies.
• Provide technical training for operations and maintenance of the power station as required.
• Be a pro-active for the safe operation of the system
• Monitor and maintain preservation of the equipment as per manufacturer recommendation.
• Define and perform LOTO for equipment requested for work isolation
• Ensure all startup and commissioning activities comply with safety procedures, environmental regulations, and industry standards.
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Follow lockout-tagout procedures.

The above job responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. The above list is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience in engineering, construction, or maintenance within the power generation or energy industry, in a lead or supervisory role focused on startup and commissioning of complex mechanical systems.
• Extensive knowledge of mechanical systems (e.g., gas turbines, high-pressure piping, pumps, compressors, balance-of-plant systems).
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and motivate a diverse team on a fast-paced project.
• Superior problem-solving skills for complex mechanical failures.
• Attention to detail in procedure writing and documentation management.
• Competent to operate Microsoft Office and other program applicable for the execution of works.
• Strong verbal, written, analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to complete multiple tasks within time constraints.
• Ability to work holidays, weekends, and overtime.
• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors, requiring physical activity, including climbing ladders, working at elevations, bending, twisting, kneeling, crawling, pushing/pulling, standing, walking, and lifting minimal load.
• Ability to work in areas that may be noisy, cold, hot, dirty, and able to wear personal protective equipment.
• Ability to perform works assigned by the site management as required.
• Ability to meet appropriate physical requirements as determined by corporate Health & Safety Department as prerequisites to perform certain tasks or training activities.

• 21 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro-rata)
• Company Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Training & education opportunities

About the Atlantic Projects Company

The Atlantic Projects Company (APC), a wholly owned subsidiary of Argan Inc. (NYSE: AGX), has been servicing the electricity, oil, gas, process, and renewable sectors for half a century, and has become one of the most experienced power industry contractors in the world. Installing and maintaining advanced-technology gas turbines, steam turbines, hydro turbines, boilers, HRSGs, compressors and other rotating equipment as well as power grid stabilisation, our complex engineering solutions have helped fuel the power generation industry on a global scale.

APC is fully committed to supporting diversity and to creating an inclusive culture. We feel we have a responsibility to reflect these differences, where possible, in the people we employ and the way we operate. At APC, we are committed to being an inclusive employer and not discriminating against anyone, on a basis of their Gender, Marital status, Family status, Age, Disability, Sexual orientation, Race, Religion or Membership of the travelling community.