Commissioning Lead Engineer - Boilers

Kanadevia Inova • Contract • Walsall • 1m ago

Company Description

Welcome to Kanadevia Inova, a global innovation leader in the waste infrastructure space, where we believe in creating a sustainable future through technology and innovation.

Transforming Waste into Value

At Kanadevia Inova, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of waste-to-X technology. We are not just waste managers; we are creators of value from what communities discard. Your role at Kanadevia Inova directly contributes to turning something once considered useless - waste - into something invaluable: energy, heat, hydrogen, fertilizer, and beyond..

Find out more about Kanadevia Inova at www.kanadevia-inova.com.

Job Description

Commissioning Lead Engineer – Boilers (Contract)

Location: Walsall, United Kingdom
Contract Type: Freelance / Contractor
Start Date: 1 September 2026
End Date: 30 August 2027

Kanadevia Inova is recruiting a Commissioning Lead Engineer – Boilers to support commissioning activities at our Walsall plant. This is a senior contract role with responsibility for the safe, compliant, and successful commissioning of the full boiler package on a large-scale Energy from Waste (EfW) project.

Role Overview

The Commissioning Lead Engineer – Boilers will take ownership of boiler commissioning activities, ensuring delivery in line with project requirements, contractual obligations, and HSEQ standards. The role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders in a complex commissioning environment.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and ensure full HSEQ compliance throughout the commissioning phase, actively promoting a strong safety culture and effective risk mitigation
Review, implement, and enforce HSEQ requirements during commissioning, ensuring all activities are carried out in accordance with RAMS, site standards, and applicable legislation
Take overall responsibility for commissioning the full boiler package, ensuring all systems are delivered safely, on time, and in line with contractual and technical requirements
Oversee and coordinate commissioning activities to ensure alignment with project contracts, schedules, budgets, and approved standards
Coordinate with internal teams, subcontractors, OEMs, and external authorities to ensure safe, timely, and high-quality execution of commissioning activities
Maintain accurate commissioning documentation, provide regular progress reports, and contribute to lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

Candidate Profile

Degree-qualified Mechanical or Process Engineer with proven experience in the commissioning of Power or Waste-to-Energy (EfW) plants
Demonstrable experience delivering the full boiler package on a large-scale EfW facility
Proven leadership experience in Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) management, with strong knowledge of relevant HSEQ legal requirements
Holds a valid Safety Contractors Certificate (SCC) or equivalent safety qualification
Hands-on experience with LOTO (Lock Out / Tag Out) and Permit to Work systems in industrial commissioning environments
Solution-oriented, proactive, and a strong forward planner with excellent organisational skills
Clear and confident communicator, able to present ideas effectively to multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders
Fluent in English; additional languages are an advantage