Senior Nuclear Commissioning Specialist

About the role

ABB is looking for a Senior Nuclear Commissioning Specialist in Genoa, reporting to the Engineering Manager. The role acts as commissioning lead for highly complex projects, making sure the nuclear project solution follows company standards and is completed effectively, cost-efficiently and in line with contract specifications, quality standards, safety requirements and cybersecurity policies. The work model is hybrid.

Key responsibilities

• Create and implement service activities aligned with Project Managers and Site Managers, and manage them to meet contractual, safety, quality and cybersecurity requirements.
• Coordinate services with project teams, contractors and site stakeholders, and develop innovative processes, tools and engineering solutions to improve project execution.
• Manage senior-level customer relationships and deliver tailored solutions.
• Lead risk and opportunity assessments, define mitigation actions and monitor their implementation.
• Support project planning through work plans, cost estimates and resource allocation strategies.
• Coach and train project teams on safe, cybersecure and effective commissioning practices.
• Apply commissioning practices with awareness of nuclear sector requirements, including safety culture, regulatory compliance, traceability, documentation control and quality assurance.

Required profile

• Diploma or bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, automation engineering, chemical engineering or a related technical field.
• Proven experience in installation, commissioning or project execution in industrial, energy, nuclear and automation environments.
• Strong knowledge of safety, quality, contractual and cybersecurity requirements for commissioning.
• Able to manage multiple stakeholders, including customers, contractors and cross-functional teams.
• Proactive problem-solver with strong analytical and risk management skills, and excellent communication skills.
• Comfortable communicating in Italian and English.
• Previous exposure to nuclear projects, nuclear safety standards, regulated environments or nuclear facility commissioning is a strong plus.

What we offer

• Compensation under the Metalmeccanico collective agreement, with a minimum annual salary of EUR 48,000 and a variable pay package (AIP target 5% plus eligibility for a company productivity bonus).
• Flexible working hours, hybrid work options and wellbeing support for employees and their families.
• A welfare plan with a wide range of personalized services.
• Canteen or meal vouchers.