Commissioning Engineer-Sewage Treatment Plant (STP)

Role Overview

Commissioning Engineer-Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) at WSP in the Middle East. This role oversees the planning, execution, and supervision of commissioning activities for a Sewage Treatment Plant and TSE pipeline to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operation.

Company Overview

WSP is a global team of more than 69,000 employees working on landmark projects to make a positive impact in communities around the world.

Role Purpose

To lead pre-commissioning and commissioning activities for the STP and TSE pipeline, ensuring all systems operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with design specifications, contractual requirements, and regulatory standards. The role requires coordination across design, construction, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation teams, with close stakeholder engagement throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Commissioning Planning & Execution

• Plan and manage pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up activities for STP systems and TSE pipeline.
• Lead pre-commissioning and commissioning activities, including inspections, testing, start-up, performance trials, and final handover.
• Review commissioning procedures, method statements, and test protocols.
• Supervise the EPC Contractor's team during process commissioning of the complete sewage treatment plant.
• Coordinate with EPC Contractor and OEMs for equipment commissioning and performance testing.

Systems Verification & Testing

• Oversee and verify installation completion and readiness of civil, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems.
• Coordinate testing of equipment including pumps, blowers, screens, clarifiers, biological reactors (Nereda), filters, disinfection systems, sludge systems, odour control systems, and TSE pipeline.
• Lead process commissioning, including biological (Nereda-based) seeding, stabilization, and optimization.
• Troubleshoot operational and process issues during start-up and trial runs.

Performance Monitoring & Compliance

• Monitor plant performance to ensure treated effluent meets statutory and contract requirements.
• Ensure that treatment processes consistently achieve the required effluent quality.
• Ensure adherence to project quality standards during the commissioning phase.
• Ensure adherence to safety regulations and compliance during testing and commissioning.
• Oversee compliance with HSE requirements during commissioning activities.
• Investigate and report any safety incidents or near misses.

Documentation & Reporting

• Prepare, review, and submit commissioning reports, performance test results, and handover documentation.
• Provide regular progress updates to relevant stakeholders.
• Regularly report on project progress to the relevant stakeholders.

Stakeholder Engagement & Training

• Support training of the client's operations and maintenance (O&M) staff.
• Assist in final acceptance, defect liability support, and transition to the O&M phase.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders and share progress reports regularly.
• Participate in site meetings and other project-related meetings as required.

Project Management

• Ensure timely completion of commissioning milestones within the allocated budget.
• Establish full operational readiness prior to final acceptance.

Team Leadership

• Supervise the EPC Contractor's site team during commissioning.
• Offer guidance, training, and mentorship.
• Cultivate a culture of safety and professionalism within the team.

Quality Assurance

• Establish and maintain robust quality control procedures for commissioning work.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Chemical, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• More than 10 years of relevant experience in process, mechanical, instrumentation, or commissioning roles, with a primary focus on wastewater and sewage treatment projects.
• Proven experience in STP and wastewater treatment plant commissioning and start-up.
• Strong experience in commissioning Nereda® SBR systems is considered a significant advantage.
• In-depth knowledge of local environmental regulations, discharge standards, and statutory compliance requirements.

Additional Information

• Position requires on-site presence in the Middle East.