Technical · India
About This Opportunity Eyonzy Recruitment is working exclusively with a well-established British operator in the offshore wind support sector to appoint an experienced Commissioning Engineer / Project Chief Engineer on a contract basis. Our client operates a fleet of specialist vessels servicing offshore wind installations and is currently managing the construction of a new Service Operation Vessel (SOV) at a major shipyard in India. This is a senior, technically-led appointment, working alongside our client's New Build Project Manager as the engineering authority on site throughout the build and commissioning programme. About the Vessel and Programme The vessel under construction is a Service Operation Vessel (SOV) a specialist offshore wind support vessel designed to accommodate offshore technicians and facilitate walk-to-work operations on offshore wind farms. SOVs carry complex, high-specification machinery and systems DP propulsion, motion-compensated gangway and crane systems, and extensive HVAC and electrical installations built to demanding class and owner requirements. Our client already has a team of specialists on site; the Commissioning Engineer / Project Chief Engineer will sit within that team as the senior engineering lead, working closely with the New Build Project Manager, the two Chief Engineers being placed within the wider team, and the shipyard's own engineering and commissioning departments. The Role This is a hands-on technical leadership position covering the engineering and commissioning phase of the build. You will act as the owner's engineering authority on site reviewing technical documentation and test procedures, overseeing machinery and systems commissioning, and ensuring the vessel is delivered to specification, on class, and ready for sea trials. Day-to-day responsibilities will include reviewing and approving commissioning and test procedures for main and auxiliary machinery, DP and propulsion systems, and deck machinery (crane and gangway systems); overseeing and witnessing Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Sea Acceptance Tests (SAT) for major equipment packages; coordinating directly with the shipyard's engineering and commissioning teams to resolve technical issues and close out snags; supporting the New Build Project Manager on schedule, quality and technical risk; ensuring class society (DNV or equivalent) and flag state requirements are met throughout construction and commissioning; and supporting sea trials and vessel handover. This role reports to the New Build Project Manager on site, with a secondary reporting line to the Projects Director and CTO ashore. Contract Terms Contract duration: aligned with the build and commissioning programme, with potential for extension depending on programme requirements Salary: negotiable, dependent on experience Rotation: approximately 2 months on site / 2 weeks home leave Flights to and from India provided Accommodation on site provided Essential Requirements Class 1 Chief Engineer (or equivalent) with genuine newbuild commissioning experience, ideally on SOV, CSV or other complex offshore support vessel types Strong working knowledge of DP propulsion systems, and deck machinery such as motion-compensated gangways and cranes Experience reviewing and witnessing FAT/SAT testing for major shipboard equipment Comfortable working directly with shipyard engineering and commissioning teams, holding them to account professionally and without confrontation Familiarity with DNV or equivalent classification society requirements within a newbuild context Comfortable with long-duration international rotations, specifically in India Valid passport and unrestricted ability to work internationally Preferred Qualifications and Experience Previous experience working at Indian shipyards Offshore wind or offshore support vessel sector background Experience across multiple newbuild programmes, demonstrating adaptability across different yards and vessel types