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ABB 800xA/ Safeguard Commissioning Engineer

JAM Recruitment LtdUK, UK🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 10 Aug 2026

Quick Overview

Salary
£80 - £90/hr
Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Temporary/Casual
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Commissioning Engineer - ABB 800xA / AC800M (Offshore Rotation)

Location: Overseas Offshore
Contract Length: Initial 12-month contract
Rotation: 5 Weeks On / 5 Weeks Off
Rate: £80-£90 per hour
Working Hours: 12-hour days (including travel days)



Key Responsibilities

  • Commission, test and support ABB automation and control systems.
  • Program, configure and modify ABB AC800M controllers.
  • Work with ABB 800xA distributed control systems.
  • Support and maintain Safeguard legacy systems, including programming and modifications.
  • Carry out commissioning activities in accordance with project schedules and safety procedures.
  • Diagnose and resolve control system issues during commissioning and start-up.
  • Produce commissioning documentation and provide technical support throughout project delivery.
  • Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary engineering and operations teams to ensure successful project completion.


Essential Requirements

  • Proven commissioning experience within offshore or process industry environments.
  • Strong hands-on experience with ABB 800xA.
  • Experience programming ABB AC800M controllers.
  • Experience working with and programming Safeguard legacy systems.
  • Ability to troubleshoot complex automation and control systems.
  • Strong understanding of commissioning procedures and safe systems of work.
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.


Desirable Experience

  • Previous offshore commissioning experience.
  • Experience on oil & gas, energy, or other process industry projects.
  • Relevant offshore certification (or willingness to obtain prior to mobilisation).

If this role is of interest, get in touch with Alex at JAM as soon as possible.


Skills

SAFe

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