Generator Controls & Commissioning Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Generator Controls & Commissioning Engineer to join our growing team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled engineer with a strong background in generator control systems, electrical panels, commissioning, and fault finding to work on a variety of projects across the UK and internationally.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the commissioning, servicing, maintenance, and troubleshooting of generator systems and associated control equipment. This position offers a varied workload, regular overseas travel, and the opportunity to work on complex and technically challenging power generation projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Commission, test, and fault-find generator control systems and associated electrical panels.

• Carry out generator servicing, maintenance, repairs, and upgrades.

• Diagnose and resolve electrical and control-related issues on both new and existing installations.

• Configure and commission industry-standard generator controllers and monitoring systems.

• Conduct site acceptance testing (SAT) and factory acceptance testing (FAT) where required.

• Produce commissioning reports, service documentation, and technical records.

• Provide technical support to customers and internal teams.

• Travel throughout the UK and overseas to support customer sites and project

requirements.

• Participate in planned weekend work and out-of-hours support when required.

• Ensure all work is carried out safely and in line with company and industry standards.

Skills & Experience Required

Essential

• Proven experience as a Generator Engineer, Commissioning Engineer, Controls Engineer, or similar role.

• Excellent understanding of electrical systems, power generation equipment, and control panels.

• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.

• Experience commissioning and servicing diesel generator systems.

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.

• Knowledge of generator control systems and synchronisation equipment.

• Full UK driving licence.

• Willingness to travel extensively, including overseas assignments and weekend work will be required.

Desirable

• Experience with Deep Sea Electronics (DSE), ComAp, Woodward, or similar control systems.

• Electrical qualifications such as HNC/HND, NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent.

• Experience with PLC systems and industrial controls.

• Previous experience working within critical power, standby power, or power generation sectors.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £55,000 - £60,000 DOE. With opportunities for overtime at 1.5x and 2x rates – weekend day rates

• 4% pension, matched by company + life assurance and private health care after successful probationary period

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

• Overseas travel opportunities.

• Company vehicle and fuel card.

• Phone, laptop and tablet

• Performance based bonus scheme

• Ongoing training and professional development.

• Career progression within a growing and successful business.

• Varied and challenging work across multiple industries and locations.

• Specialist tools and uniform provided

• On-call payment of £200.00

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