Commissioning Supervisor – Cryogenic Hydrogen Liquefaction

• Support commissioning and start-up activities on a cryogenic hydrogen liquefaction pilot/prototype
  

• Operate in a team setting where your role may involve supervising pilot operations or ensuring minimal-operation monitoring, depending on the shift position and plant status
  

• Contribute to commissioning readiness, functional testing, and safe ramp-up to stable operations
  

The role is performed in a shift rhythm (3x8) with a 6 days out of 7 organization.

• Supervise and/or support commissioning and start-up activities for a cryogenic LH2/H2 unit
  
• Perform and document functional checks, loop checks support, and commissioning tests (as applicable)
  
• Execute tuning and troubleshooting during start-up, including diagnosis of instrumentation/electrical/control issues
  
• Read and use engineering documentation effectively (P&IDs, wiring diagrams, loop diagrams, etc.)
  
• Interface with the commissioning team and participate actively in coordination and follow-up meetings
  
• Ensure strict compliance with safety and operational rules during all start-up activities
  

• Daily activity reports recorded in the shift logbook / “cahier de poste” detailing:
  
  • tasks performed
    
  • issues encountered
    
  • corrective actions / solutions implemented
    
• Commissioning documentation kept complete and up to date, including test reports and associated records
  
• Active participation in coordination routines and progress tracking
  
• Delivery against agreed schedule objectives and commissioning priorities
  

Requirements

• 2–5 years of experience in Instrumentation / Operations / Maintenance, preferably in industrial commissioning/start-up environments
  

• Proven ability to work in start-up / commissioning teams and in shift operations
  

• Cryogenic unit start-up: expert-level capability
  

• Tuning & troubleshooting: expert-level capability
  

• Hydrogen unit start-up: confirmed experience
  

• Strong ability to read and interpret P&IDs, wiring diagrams, loop diagrams and related documentation
  

• Electrical fundamentals and practical field understanding (confirmed level)
  

• Strong safety culture and methodical execution mindset
  

• Clear reporting habits and discipline in documentation
  

• Able to integrate quickly into an existing team and operate effectively under shift conditions
  

• Hands-on, field-oriented, and comfortable with dynamic start-up constraints
  

Benefits