Job Title: Commissioning Manager (Biomass Steam Boiler Plant)
Location: Zeitz, Germany
Project: Biomass Steam Boiler Power Plant
Start Date: January 2027
Contract Type: Freelance / Contract
Contract Length: Initial 6 Months
About the Client
Our client is a specialist EPC contractor delivering large-scale energy and industrial projects across Europe. They are currently seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager to lead the commissioning phase of a biomass steam boiler plant in Germany.
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager to take ownership of all commissioning activities for a biomass steam boiler project in Zeitz.
The successful candidate will lead the project through cold and hot commissioning, trial operation, performance testing and final acceptance. This position requires a hands-on commissioning professional with strong experience in biomass, waste-to-energy, CHP, power generation or industrial steam boiler facilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate all cold and hot commissioning activities
- Manage commissioning teams, subcontractors and specialist vendors on site
- Develop and maintain commissioning schedules, procedures and testing programmes
- Oversee boiler dry-out, boiler boil-out, steam blowing and first-fire activities
- Review P&IDs and support as-built documentation
- Coordinate functional testing of mechanical, process and utility systems
- Monitor commissioning progress against project milestones
- Support plant optimisation during commissioning and trial operation
- Produce daily and weekly commissioning reports
- Coordinate performance testing and final plant acceptance
- Ensure compliance with all project HSE requirements
- Act as the primary commissioning interface between client, contractors and project stakeholders
Candidate Requirements
- 10+ years’ experience within power generation, biomass, waste-to-energy, CHP or industrial steam boiler projects
- Previous experience as a Commissioning Manager, Lead Commissioning Engineer or Senior Commissioning Engineer
- Strong understanding of steam boilers, steam systems and water-steam cycles
- Experience with boiler dry-out, boil-out, steam blowing and first-fire activities
- Experience leading multidisciplinary commissioning teams
- Knowledge of combustion systems, flue gas treatment and balance of plant systems
- Ability to manage subcontractors and client interfaces on complex projects
- Strong understanding of commissioning procedures, testing protocols and technical documentation
- Fluent English required
- German language skills beneficial
Contract Details
- Location: Zeitz, Germany
- Contract Length: Initial 6 Months
- Start Date: November 2026
- Working Pattern: Full-time, site-based
- Hours: 40-50+ hours per week
- Rate: Dependent on experience
Ideal Backgrounds
Candidates with experience on:
- Biomass Power Plants
- Waste-to-Energy Facilities
- CHP Plants
- CFB/BFB Boilers
- Steam Boiler Plants
- Thermal Power Stations
- Industrial Energy Facilities