Renewable Energy

Commissioning Engineer – Biomethane / CO? Liquefaction

Competitive Salary (DOE) + Travel Allowances & Excellent Benefits
International Travel (up to 80%)

(UK or Netherlands Based)

MC Technical Recruitment is currently recruiting for a Commissioning Engineer to join an international technology business specialising in renewable gas solutions. This role will focus on the commissioning, start-up and optimisation of advanced biomethane upgrading and CO? liquefaction systems across global projects.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on cutting-edge membrane upgrading technology and NH3 refrigeration systems, supporting the delivery of highly advanced process installations worldwide.

As a Commissioning Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Carrying out commissioning and start-up activities on renewable gas installations globally
• Performing cold and hot commissioning, including system verification and readiness checks
• Starting up and optimising biomethane upgrading and CO? liquefaction systems
• Supporting the performance optimisation of NH3 refrigeration processes
• Executing functional testing and site acceptance (SAT) procedures
• Analysing process performance, trends and operational data to improve plant efficiency
• Troubleshooting process, mechanical, electrical and automation-related issues
• Supporting PLC/HMI commissioning, alarms analysis and control systems diagnostics
• Assisting with instrumentation calibration and verification
• Delivering operator training and supporting customer handovers
• Providing on-site technical support during initial operational phases
• Other duties as required

To be considered for this role, you should have:

• A qualification in process, mechanical, refrigeration, automation or chemical engineering (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum 5 years’ commissioning experience within industrial/process environments
• Strong experience with industrial refrigeration systems, ideally NH3
• Solid understanding of process engineering and system optimisation
• Proven ability to troubleshoot PLC/HMI and automation systems
• Experience working with compressors, refrigeration cycles and process systems
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, electrical drawings and technical documentation

Highly desirable:

• Siemens S7 / TIA Portal knowledge
• F-Gas, NH3, ATEX or similar certifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• A structured and solution-focused approach
• Excellent communication and customer-facing abilities
• The ability to remain calm under pressure
• A flexible approach with willingness to travel internationally (50–80%)

The offer:

• Competitive basic salary (depending on experience)
• Excellent travel allowances and international project exposure
• Opportunity to work on advanced renewable gas technologies
• Strong career development within a growing international organisation
• Company benefits package including pension and holidays

To apply:

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply via the link below or contact
Machaela at MC Technical Recruitment on 01489 533 030 or machaela@mctechnical.co.uk for a confidential chat.