Fire & Gas Commissioning Engineer

BH-282820
  • Competitive
  • Scotland Scotland Aberdeen
  • Permanent
  • Oil & Gas
About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Fire and Gas Commissioning Engineer to join a dynamic Oil & Gas UK team, the successful candidate can be located UK wide near a main transportation hub. In this role, you will be responsible for commissioning and servicing Fire & Gas Detection Systems on both offshore installations and land-based sites. This position is part of our specialized Detection and Control team.

Key Responsibilities
As a Fire & Gas Commissioning Engineer, you will be an integral part of a highly skilled team working on both new and existing contracts. Your responsibilities will include:
  • Calibrating & Testing: Perform on-site calibration and testing of equipment.
  • Implementation: Develop and implement test procedures.
  • Analysis: Interpret Cause & Effect diagrams and procedures.
  • Troubleshooting: Investigate problems, diagnose, and repair faults.
  • Client Interaction: Liaise with clients and installation project engineers.
  • Supervision: Supervise and guide junior engineers.
  • Documentation: Write detailed reports and maintain documentation.
  • Technical Support: Provide technical support to clients and team members.
  • Safety: Ensure safe working conditions are maintained at all times.
  • Training: Train maintenance and operative staff on system operations.

Essential Qualifications:
  • Proven experience in Electrical Engineering.
  • Minimum academic Qualification in Electrical/Electronic or Control and Instrumentation Engineering.
  • Experience in interpreting client’s Technical Specifications.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft STD packages.
  • Working knowledge of Fire & Gas Detection Equipment.
  • Experience of Tyco current Fire & Gas Detection Systems.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • HNC/HND in Electrical / Electronic Engineering.
  • FS Eng (TUV Certified).
  • Previous experience working as a Fire & Gas Commissioning Engineer.
  • Good understanding of Software based Systems.
  • Experience of Legacy Wormald/Tyco Fire & Gas Detection Panels.
    Up to date Offshore Survival & Medical Certificates.
  • Full UK Driving License.


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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