Control Room Technician HV Commissioning

Control Room Technician HV Commissioning required for major Offshore Wind Farm developer to be based in Germany.

Responsibilities

• High Voltage Operations & Switching.
• Control Room & Grid Operations.
• Fault Analysis & Support.
• Train Client Operators to achieve switching authorization.
• Plan, execute, and oversee HV/MV switching, isolation, and energization in line with safety rules and commissioning procedures.
• Monitor and control offshore/onshore substations and transmission assets via SCADA to ensure safe and reliable system operation.
• Manage and investigate system faults or alarms, coordinate restoration, and provide technical support to resolve issues.
• Assist in HV commissioning, system integration, testing, and ensure compliance with grid code and TSO requirements.

Requirements

• Several years’ experience as an HV-Switcher / Switching Authorized Person in the offshore environment, ideally in the German sector.
• Switching authorization for HV systems (minimum 66 kV, preferably up to 155 kV or higher) according to VDE 105.
• Experience in remote operation during commissioning activities
• Strong knowledge of HV Safety Rules (VDE 105, and ideally Wind Turbine Safety Rules (WTSR).
• Hands-on experience with HV-SCADA systems and protection/control technology.
• Proven experience working with Permit to Work (PTW) systems for work authorization and plant responsibility release..
• Experience with electronic maintenance and operational systems (MMS, EDL).
• Resilient, safety-focused, and a strong team player in a critical environment.
• Willingness to work shifts in a 24/7/365 operation.
• Ideally proficient in German and English.
• GWO trainings are desirable but not mandatory, with the appropriate skills, offshore assignments may be possible as part of commissioning.