Head of Commissioning

Melt Group is looking for a Head of Commissioning on behalf of one of the biggest engineering companies in the steel-making sector in all Europe. The ideal candidate would be based in the North of France.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the commissioning function for complex industrial plant installations, acting as senior coordinator across all phases (pre-commissioning, cold/hot commissioning, ramp-up)
• Define commissioning strategy with Project Management and Engineering
• Review and validate procedures, checklists, test protocols and start-up sequences prepared by others
• Coordinate multiple contractors, engineering firms and multidisciplinary teams (mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, automation)
• Identify and manage interferences between systems and contractors; adapt plans to real-time issues and site conditions
• Act as main technical point of contact with the client (acceptance testing/FAT, KPI validation, plant stabilization, client training)
• Ensure strict safety compliance, with authority to stop work when needed

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in commissioning of industrial/steel plants
• Proven hands-on site experience with clear, recent progression into a coordination/leadership role — senior profile only, not junior potential or partial exposure
• Degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related field
• English C1 or higher (mandatory); additional languages a plus
• Strong technical leadership on site
• High problem-solving capability and decision‑making under pressure
• Results‑oriented, autonomous, hands‑on mindset

What's Offered

• Senior leadership role with real technical responsibility and autonomy
• Oversight and supervision of other Commissioning Managers and engineers (not day‑to‑day hands‑on execution)
• Long‑term, high‑impact strategic project with strong international exposure
• Flexible working model between office and site, to be defined with the client
• Full availability for international travel required
• Direct influence on client satisfaction and project outcomes