Commissioning engineers bring an installation to life: they set parameters, test every function and hand the system over to the customer. It is a natural next step for experienced installers.
Skills to build
- Reading electrical and P&ID drawings without help
- PLC and HMI basics, including going online and reading the program
- Writing test reports and handover documents
- Talking to the customer about problems and timelines
How to make the move
Ask your current employer to let you assist on a commissioning job, take the vendor’s commissioning course, and add every system you have helped commission to your CV.
