Commissioning Lead Engineer - Ellesmere Port

Commissioning Lead Engineer - Ellesmere Port

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.

Kanadevia Inova are recruiting a Commissioning Lead Engineer to join our flagship carbon capture project at Protos Energy Recovery Facility (ERF) near Ellesmere Port in Cheshire.

This is a permanent position for a fixed term of 12 months from 03/08/2026 to 31/08/2027. Potential for further work on our other projects upon successful completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and ensure HSEQ compliance during commissioning, actively promoting safety and risk mitigation across teams
• Review and implement HSEQ requirements in commissioning, ensuring safe practices are followed according to RAMS and site standards
• Oversee commissioning activities, ensuring they align with project contracts, timelines, budgets, and approved standards
• Coordinate with internal teams, subcontractors, and external authorities to ensure timely, quality, and safe completion of tasks
• Maintain accurate documentation, provide regular progress reports, and contribute to lessons learned for continuous improvement

This posting reflects the main responsibilities of the role and is not exhaustive. Duties and responsibilities may evolve in line with business and project requirements.

A Mechanical or Process Engineer in commissioning of Power Waste to Energy plant

Experienced as a leader in Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) management and has knowledge of relevant HSEQ legal requirements and valid Safety Contractors Certificate (SCC) or equivalent

Experience in LOTO/ Permit to work systems

Solution-oriented, good forward planner, ability to communicate and present your ideas effectively

Fluent English, other languages an advantage

Join a global leader in sustainable energy and Waste-to-X infrastructure

Work across a diverse international portfolio of industrial energy assets

Play a key role in strengthening operational excellence and plant reliability globally

Collaborate with experienced technical, operational, and HSE leadership teams

Support projects and facilities contributing to the energy transition and circular economy