Commissioning Engineer Review

During college we do practical skills in the first year (hand fitting, pipe fitting, welding, fabrication, turning, etc) and academics later on. We’re also hybrid and work on site, reforming test forms to ensure they match any final design changes, locking off equipment and conducting inspections and tests, and later in the job we will be setting systems to work and taking the ship to sea for sea trials.

Yes, I’ve learnt a lot of practical skills and maritime information and language that I didn’t know before.

I really enjoy the programme because I feel genuinely valued and looked after by the company and management, and I find the culture in the office is really friendly.

It did take 9 months to have it confirmed how many days we’d be in college and how long the HNC would take, and sometimes it feels like different areas of the business don’t communicate well, but there are always approachable people you can speak to.

I’ve received lots of support from the business, having gone through several bereavements since starting I’ve been so impressed at the support offered to me and there are countless approachable people I know I could speak to about any concerns. I’ve never been so supported by an employer before.

The lecturers have all been very friendly and offered additional support to anyone who’s needed it.

The PEO we’re doing in first year isn’t technically required as we won’t be performing a lot of the skills we’ve learned; however, I feel like it’s given me a better understanding of the equipment I’ll be working on and more confidence in my abilities.

Outwardbound was fantastic and I wish it wasn’t only in 1st year, and our department has organised 2 events since I started, but otherwise extracurricular activity options haven’t really been a thing.

Yes

I’ve found them to be the most supportive and invested employer I’ve ever had.

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