At Melt Group, we are looking for a Commissioning Manager for a spanish multinational company in the engineering and turnkey industrial projects sector. The selected candidate will be responsible for managing on-site installation, commissioning, and start-up of coil processing lines for carbon steel and stainless steel applications in the USA (Alabama) and Europe (Luxemburg and Romania) .
Role Purpose The Commissioning Manager will be fully responsible for leading the commissioning phase of steel plant installations, ensuring a smooth transition from erection and engineering to stable industrial operations for the client.
The main objective is to transform an installed facility into a fully operational production plant, meeting performance targets, quality standards, safety requirements, and contractual guarantees.
Technical Scope The Role Involves Commissioning Complete Steel Plant Installations, Including
- Electric Arc Furnace (EAF)
- Ladle Furnace (LF)
- Vacuum Degassing (VD)
- Continuous Casting Machine (CCM)
- Material Handling Systems (MHS)
- Fume Exhaust Systems (FES)
- Water Treatment Plants (WTP)
Key Responsibilities
- Commissioning Planning
- Define the commissioning strategy in collaboration with Project Management and Engineering.
- Prepare and validate
- Commissioning procedures
- Test protocols
- Start-up sequences
- Ensure proper execution of pre-commissioning activities.
- Commissioning Execution
- Lead all commissioning phases
- Pre-commissioning
- Cold commissioning
- Hot commissioning
- Production ramp-up
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams
- Mechanical
- Electrical
- Instrumentation
- Automation (Level 1 and Level 2)
- On-Site Replanning and Decision-Making
- Adapt plans based on
- Technical issues
- Presente site conditions
- Resource availability
- Prioritize critical activities to ensure project progress.
- Issue Management
- Diagnose and resolve real-time issues across:
- Mechanical
- Electrical
- Automation
- Process
- Escalate to engineering when required, maintaining a hands-on, solution-oriented approach on site.
- Process Optimization
- Adjust operational parameters to achieve:
- Nominal production levels
- Steel quality targets
- Energy consumption targets
- Collaborate with automation teams to fine-tune models and control logic (Level 2).
- Team and Subcontractor Management
- Coordinate and supervise
- Internal teams
- Subcontractors
- Client personnel
- Ensure compliance with technical and quality standards.
- Client Interface
- Act as the main technical point of contact during commissioning.
- Manage expectations in critical situations.
- Technically defend plant performance and results.
- Contractual Validation and Project Closure
- Lead acceptance testing (FAT).
- Validate compliance with
- Production guarantees
- Process KPIs
- Ensure plant stabilization before handover.
- Support client training activities.
- Safety
- Ensure strict compliance with safety regulations.
- Authority to stop work in case of risk.
- Strong focus on start-up phases (high operational risk).
- Cost and Schedule Control
- Minimize deviations in
- Commissioning timeline
- Start-up consumption levels
- On-site resource utilization
Requirements Experience
- 10+ years in commissioning of steel plants.
- Proven hands-on site experience leading commissioning activities.
Education
- Degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or similar.
Languages
- English C1 level or higher (mandatory).
- Additional languages are a plus.
Key Competencies
- Strong technical leadership on site
- High problem-solving capability
- Decision-making under pressure
- Results-oriented mindset
- Clear and direct communication
- Autonomy and practical approach
Personal Profile We Are Looking For Someone Who Is
- Field-oriented (not office-based)
- Resilient and used to demanding environments
- Able to work under high pressure
- Strong enough to manage critical situations with clients
Role Conditions
- Full availability for long-term international travel
- Work in demanding industrial environments
- Participation in high-impact strategic projects
Added Value of the Role
- Key role in the most critical phase of the project
- Direct impact on client satisfaction
- High international exposure
- Position with real technical responsibility and autonomy