Job description
Do you want to work for a leading integrated solution EPCIC contractor of multi-disciplinary challenging offshore projects, creating a sustainable energy future in the offshore energy mix?
Smulders HSM is an integrated solution provider in EPCIC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation and Commissioning) of multi-disciplinary offshore projects. By leveraging engineering know-how and technological excellence, driven by our commitment to a sustainable energy future, we are the contractor of choice for the offshore energy sector.
With 60 years of offshore experience, we delivered successfully well over 150 projects such as integrated platforms, modules and jackets for the offshore upstream energy sector. Our focus are High-Voltage Substations, Green Hydrogen Platforms, Gas Production and Processing Modules, Carbon Capturing Storage infrastructures and Steel Jacket Foundations.
For leading projects within the offshore renewable wind industry and the oil and gas industry, Smulders HSM is looking for an experienced Commissioning Manager.
In this role, you will contribute to the safe, efficient and high-quality execution of all commissioning activities. You will work closely with the Project Manager, clients and subcontractors, ensuring a professional, structured and well-coordinated commissioning process from preparation through to execution.
As Commissioning Manager, you will play a key role in setting up the project-specific commissioning system, preparing commissioning procedures and leading the commissioning team during project execution.
Your responsibilities
As a Commissioning Manager, your responsibilities will include:
- Setting up the project-specific commissioning system.
- Preparing and managing commissioning procedures.
- Establishing and coordinating the commissioning team.
- Taking over the Mechanical Completion system in order to start commissioning activities.
- Leading a team of commissioning engineers during the execution of commissioning activities.
- Ensuring clear, complete and accurate reporting throughout the commissioning process.
- Coordinating commissioning activities with the Project Manager, clients, subcontractors and other project disciplines.
- Monitoring progress, quality and safety during commissioning execution.
- Ensuring that all commissioning activities are carried out in accordance with applicable regulations, project requirements and HSE standards.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for a driven and experienced professional who enjoys working on complex technical projects and knows how to bring people, disciplines and processes together effectively.
You bring:
- A completed MTS or HBO degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Preferably certification as an installation responsible person or work responsible person for low-voltage installations.
- At least 5 years of experience in project execution within the wind, oil and gas or similar heavy industry.
- At least 3 years of experience as a Commissioning Manager or Commissioning Engineer within large multidisciplinary projects of more than €30 million.
- Strong communication skills.
- Excellent command of the English language, both spoken and written.
- Solid knowledge of relevant laws and regulations for electrical installations, including ATEX, EMC, NEN 1010, NEN 3140 and NEN-EN-IEC 60079-14.
- A valid VCA-VOL certificate.
- A structured, safety-conscious and quality-driven way of working.
- The ability to lead teams and maintain overview in a dynamic project environment.
What Smulders HSM offers
- A challenging role within a leading company in the offshore substation sector.
- A pleasant working environment with skilled and experienced colleagues.
- The opportunity to contribute to large-scale, sustainable offshore wind projects.
- A competitive salary and attractive benefits package in accordance with the Metalektro Collective Labour Agreement, including a 60% employer pension contribution.
- 27 vacation days and 13 additional days off.
- Development budget available for job-related training.
Your application
Are you the Commissioning Manager who will strengthen our team? We are interested in your CV, but also in your ambitions, personality, and motivation. Please include a short cover letter explaining why you are the perfect fit for this role.
We look forward to your application and hope to welcome you soon!
Unsolicited services or offers from recruitment agencies or intermediaries will not be responded to.
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About this role
About HSM Offshore Energy
Company Overview
HSM Offshore Energy (privately owned, acquired by management and Gilde Investment in 2021) (source: hsmoffshoreenergy.com)
HeadquartersSchiedam, Netherlands
Founded2009
SizeApproximately 150 employees in recent years (source: linkedin.com). Annual revenue exceeding €250 million (source: hsmoffshoreenergy.com)
What They Do
HSM Offshore Energy is a specialized offshore energy contractor based in Schiedam delivering EPCIC projects focused on offshore wind, offshore high-voltage substations, offshore gas, green hydrogen, and carbon capture infrastructure (source: hsmoffshoreenergy.com, hsmoffshoreenergy.com). The company has a long history in steel fabrication and began offshore activities in 1973, operating under the name HSM Offshore Energy since 2009 (source: hsmoffshoreenergy.com). Their core activities include engineering, procurement, construction, installation, and commissioning of multidisciplinary offshore projects, with a strong focus on offshore high-voltage AC substations and their steel jacket foundations, offshore green hydrogen platforms, offshore gas production and processing modules, and carbon capture and storage infrastructure (source: hsmoffshoreenergy.com). HSM positions itself as an integrated fabrication and integration contractor managing the full scope from engineering to commissioning, including project management, physical assembly, offshore transport, and installation (source: hsmoffshoreenergy.com). A distinctive feature is their extensive experience in offshore fabrication and jacket foundations, combined with a leading role in manufacturing offshore high-voltage substations for wind farms (source: hsmoffshoreenergy.com). Additionally, they develop scalable offshore green hydrogen production platforms ranging from 50 MW to over 400 MW in collaboration with H2SEA (source: hsmoffshoreenergy.com).
Projects & Experience
In 2024, HSM Offshore Energy rolled out the THOR offshore high-voltage substation topside and lifted GIS modules for RWE Renewables at their Schiedam yard, a contract awarded in 2022 that included the EPCIC delivery of the offshore substation and jacket foundation (source: hsmoffshoreenergy.com, hsmoffshoreenergy.com). In April 2025, HSM was awarded an EPCIC contract by ScottishPower Renewables for the East Anglia TWO offshore substation and jacket foundation, a 960 MW wind farm off the Suffolk coast featuring a 5,100-ton offshore high-voltage substation and a 3,700-ton jacket foundation (source: hsmoffshoreenergy.com). The Jasmund Offshore Substation project continued in 2025 through the HSI joint venture, consisting of HSM Offshore Energy, Smulders, and Iv, relocating the topside and transformers for 50Hertz at the Stormpolder yard, linked to the Windanker wind farm in the Baltic Sea (source: hsmoffshoreenergy.com). In 2024, HSM also rolled out the N05-A topside for ONE-Dyas in Schiedam; this platform will be the first electrified gas production platform in the North Sea, powered by offshore renewable energy from the nearby Riffgat wind farm (source: hsmoffshoreenergy.com). Historically, the company has delivered over 150 offshore platforms, modules, and jackets within upstream energy, gas, and offshore wind infrastructure (source: hsmoffshoreenergy.com, linkedin.com).
Recent Developments
In November 2023, HSM Offshore Energy introduced a new brand identity to reflect the evolving offshore energy mix (source: hsmoffshoreenergy.com). In April 2024, the company began steel processing for the THOR project in Schiedam for RWE (source: hsmoffshoreenergy.com) and rolled out the N05-A topside for ONE-Dyas (source: hsmoffshoreenergy.com). In November 2024, the THOR OHVS topside was rolled out and GIS modules lifted for RWE Renewables (source: hsmoffshoreenergy.com). In March 2025, the Jasmund Offshore Substation topside and transformers were relocated at the Stormpolder yard for 50Hertz (source: hsmoffshoreenergy.com). In April 2025, HSM was awarded the East Anglia TWO contract by ScottishPower Renewables (source: hsmoffshoreenergy.com).
Careers at HSM Offshore Energy
HSM Offshore Energy offers various roles in engineering, project management, construction, and yard operations, with vacancies such as Project Engineer and Supervisor in Schiedam (source: hsmoffshoreenergy.com, hsmoffshoreenergy.com). The organization includes departments for engineering, procurement, project control, fabrication, logistics, installation, commissioning, commercial development, and HSE, reflecting the integrated EPCIC approach (source: hsmoffshoreenergy.com, hsmoffshoreenergy.com). Additionally, the company has an office in Houston, Texas, indicating commercial and business development activities focused on the US offshore wind market (source: hsmoffshoreenergy.com). The company culture emphasizes technological excellence and multidisciplinary execution of large-scale offshore infrastructure projects, with a strong focus on industrial execution at the Schiedam yard (source: hsmoffshoreenergy.com, hsmoffshoreenergy.com).
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