Commissioning Lead
Company
NES Fircroft
Employment type
Full-time
Posted
Sep 10, 2026
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NES Fircroft
Responsibilities:
Make sure all EHS rules are followed during the execution of the commissioning
Monitoring the staffing plan (internal / external) and follow up of actuals vs. plan
Reporting to and providing alignment with the Commissioning Management on site
Manage project and site documentation (contracts, reports, drawings, checklists)
Monitoring, recording and reporting of the contractor work progress along with Site Commissioning teams
Implementing, Monitoring, recording and reporting of the Health, Safety and Environmental performance of the project site as per GE EHS standards
Developing commissioning sequences and site execution schedules, with a strong focus on maintaining the project’s critical path
Liaise with design office for timely issuance of data required for preparation of site works (specs, designs, BOQ, material lists, …)
Preparation, coordination, review, and management of commissioning documentation for the relevant project phases to ensure that all documents are complete, accurate, traceable, and compliant with applicable statutory regulations, project specifications, approved designs, and client requirements
Publish progress reports and provide key inputs for the Commissioning Manager
Manage STATCOM commissioning related quality topics including non-conformance reporting, together with managing the risks and opportunities related to Commissioning activities
Review and approve test protocols as well ensure its consistence into digital tools when required
Prepare and lead the STATCOM Commissioning Plan, Switching Program, Energization requests and attendance applications
Attend customer and TSO meetings and keep in contact with relevant stakeholders
Prepare Input for weekly and monthly work progress reports and minutes of meetings
Requirements:
Prior experience in large-scale offshore-to-onshore grid infrastructure projects such as HV substations, STATCOM / FACTS systems and grid infrastructures
Proven experience in ensuring STATCOM grid code compliance, specifically performing dynamic response tests, voltage regulation, and P-Q capability verification to satisfy Transmission System Operator (TSO) requirements
Knowledge about grid automation systems
Hands-on experiences as well as experience and leading / managing an international team
Exceptional crisis management and negotiation skills, with the ability to bridge technical requirements between the TSO, internal departments, and external subcontractors under high-pressure project deadlines
Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and foster collaboration within diverse, multi-national commissioning teams, ensuring a unified approach to site execution
Strong Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) culture, with the ability to actively promote, enforce, and maintain safety requirements at all organizational levels.
Ability to coordinate effectively simultaneous works between all stakeholders between subcontractors, client representatives, and the construction team
MS Office skills (Excel, Word, SharePoint)
Strong organizational skills, structured and proactive working style
Good communication skills in English (written and spoken) and Polish
Willingness to travel and flexibility to work on large industrial construction sites
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
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