Precommissioning and Commissioning Engineer

Job reference

1282756

Location

Etrez, France

Sector

Energy - Oil & Gas

Function

Commissioning

Employment type

Contract

Date published

November 2, 2026

Role: Precommissioning & Commissioning Engineer

Location: Etrez, France

Contract Duration: 3 months

Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

Airswift is currently recruiting for a Precommissioning & Commissioning Engineer to support a major gas storage facility revamp project in France. Working on behalf of a leading EPC contractor, the successful candidate will play a key role in the safe and efficient execution of Electrical, Instrumentation, Automation and Control System (EIA) precommissioning, commissioning and start-up activities.

The position will work closely with the Commissioning Manager, vendors and subcontractors to ensure project objectives are delivered in accordance with safety, quality, schedule and contractual requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning, preparation and execution of precommissioning, commissioning and start-up activities.
• Participate in Mechanical Completion, Ready for Start-Up (RFSU), Start-Up and Performance Testing phases.
• Ensure systems and equipment are constructed, tested and commissioned in accordance with approved engineering documentation, specifications and project requirements.
• Develop, review and coordinate commissioning procedures with vendors and subcontractors.
• Supervise commissioning activities on-site and provide technical guidance where required.
• Monitor commissioning progress and milestones through approved tracking systems.
• Manage commissioning documentation, dossiers, handover packages and completion records.
• Assist with population and maintenance of commissioning databases and tracking tools.
• Support facility start-up, performance testing and final acceptance activities.
• Ensure all activities are executed in compliance with project HSE policies, quality standards and applicable regulations.
• Prepare and contribute to project reports, commissioning updates and close-out documentation.
• Coordinate with construction, operations and client teams to ensure successful system handover.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Precommissioning, Commissioning or Start-Up Engineering.
• Previous experience on revamp, brownfield or industrial plant projects.
• Strong knowledge of Electrical, Instrumentation, Automation and Control Systems.
• Experience preparing and reviewing commissioning procedures and testing documentation.
• Proven background in work preparation, execution planning and site supervision.
• Experience monitoring quality and completion activities during commissioning phases.
• Familiarity with project handover processes and completion dossiers.
• Strong understanding of commissioning methodologies and system completion processes.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience using commissioning and construction management tools such as ICAPS, KAIRNIAL or similar systems is advantageous.
• Fluent English required.

Preferred Certifications

• GIES 0
• ATEX Level 0
• HVB0 Electrical Authorization
• AIPR Supervisor
• Scaffolding User Certification
• Fire Extinguisher Training
• H?S Awareness

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