Commissioning Engineer
Hystar is looking for a Commissioning Engineer. Are you the next star in the Hystar constellation?
Are you passionate about technology for a greener future? You might be our Commissioning Engineer.
Hystar specializes in high-performance PEM electrolysers for large-scale green hydrogen production. Our patented technology allows Hystar electrolysers to operate more efficiently and at higher current densities than any other electrolyser technology on the market, giving us a considerable commercial advantage.
Green hydrogen plays a key role in shaping a sustainable energy future. At Hystar, we believe that the full potential of renewables can only be realized by large-scale energy storage and the use of hydrogen in heavy duty transportation, the maritime sector, and industrial processes.
Hystar is an innovative, fast growing, high-tech company, based at Høvik, just outside Oslo, Norway. At Hystar, you will have the opportunity to help shape the future of the company as well as develop your own career.
We are now increasing our capacity on installation and commissioning of our electrolyser solutions to meet the increased demand from the market, both domestically and internationally. We are looking for highly motivated persons with a passion for green hydrogen who are able to work independently and take responsibility, enjoy travelling and can be Hystar's ambassadors at our customers facilities. Are you the next star in the Hystar constellation?
Job description
As a Commissioning Engineer at Hystar you will have the responsibility for the installation, commissioning, diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing our MW containerized electrolysers and industrial scale equipment, mostly at customer sites. This includes performing these activities on equipment and software supplied directly by Hystar and supervision of installation and commissioning activities of our suppliers and subcontractors. The Commissioning Engineers provides technical guidance and is expected to maintain and continuously improve technical equipment knowledge.
Travelling is to be expected in this role, both domestically and abroad.
Duties and responsibilities
Within your role, you will be expected to
- Attend and lead Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) at suppliers and customers premises whenever required.
- Prepare and maintain Mechanical Completion (MC) and Commissioning plans for equipment within Hystar scope.
- Follow-up suppliers and subcontractors for MC, preservation, and final delivery.
- Ensure that a quality system (QS) and health, safety and environmental (HSE) aspects are thoroughly assessed, planned, implemented, and followed up for all MC and Commissioning activities within Hystar scope.
- Plan, prepare, and execute Commissioning & Start-up activities on a multi-disciplinary level in collaboration with the EPC Contractor and/or Final Customer.
- Handover high-quality as-built markups to the Engineering team and suppliers for production of the final project documentation.
- Prepare and take responsibility for the handover of projects to the Final Customer and obtaining Provisional Acceptance and Final Acceptance Certificates.
- Follow up activities at the construction site, coordinate, and execute multi-disciplinary punch inspections in collaboration with the EPC Contractor and/or Final Customer.
- Participate in Sales and Engineering Design Reviews to provide feedback about constraints of Commissioning activities and necessary enhancements.
- Provide input to technical reports and suggest improvements.
Qualifications and requirements
- MSc or BSc in Automation or Electro, alternatively Mechanical Engineering. Relevant experience may compensate for formal education.
- Experience with Mechanical Completion, Commissioning, and Start-up in multidisciplinary engineering projects with demanding EPC contractors and Final Customers.
- Ability to communicate fluently in Norwegian and English, verbally and written.
- Aptitude to work in a team seeing other disciplines needs and dependencies while building collaborative, win-win relationships.
- Motivated for travelling and experiencing different cultures.
- Performance-oriented and able to drive work processes following complex procedures and coordinate activities with subcontractors under challenging conditions.
- Knowledge in HSE, FSE, and Ex requirements.
- Experience with Siemens S7 and/or TIA platform would be an advantage.
- Driver’s license, Class B, is a plus.
What we offer
A stimulating working environment with skilled colleagues and a 100% permanent position with a competitive salary and participation in Hystars share incentive program. In addition, Hystar offers great opportunities for accelerated career development and personal growth. We also offer free parking, free shuttle bus, excellent insurance – and a fantastic office location close to Oslo at Høvik, Norway.
Professional Expat relocation services provided.
Deadline
As soon as possible, at the latest 26th March
Accession
As soon as possible and by appointment
- Department
- All jobs
- Locations
- Høvik
- Remote status
- Temporarily Remote

Høvik
Shoot for the stars
Hystar is a startup shooting for the stars, and we want the best talents to join us from the very beginning. By becoming one of the first members of our team, you can help shape both the future and the culture of our company.
About Hystar
A high tech company specializing in efficient PEM electrolysers for large scale green hydrogen production.
Commissioning Engineer
Hystar is looking for a Commissioning Engineer. Are you the next star in the Hystar constellation?
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