Position Requirements
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Proven Electrical Commissioning Engineer experience in MV/HV assets (Client or Contractor role).
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Knowledge of testing alarms, controls, and indications from a range of MV/HV equipment to SCADA systems.
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Knowledge of commissioning LV/MV/HV switchgear and associated components.
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Familiarity with Siemens/GE protection relays, including IEC61850/GOOSE communications (desirable).
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Experience with BMS systems (desirable).
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Understanding of HV Safety Rules.
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Self-motivated, with strong planning, coordination, and problem-solving abilities.
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Fluent written and verbal English with excellent communication skills.
Scope of Work
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Work alongside Electrical Systems Package site representatives and Client Commissioning Engineers to assist in delivering commissioning activities as the Client’s Engineer, driving site progress to meet project schedules.
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Act as Client representative for Stage 1 and Stage 2 Commissioning for substations or wind turbines, including witnessing and sign-off.
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Provide technical support to Project Senior Authorised Persons and M&E Engineers.
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Assist the Client Commissioning Manager (Lead) and SCADA Commissioning Manager.
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Be based primarily on a Jack-Up Vessel or Commissioning Vessel following offshore asset installation, with possible short-term work in the onshore construction yard before load-out.
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Conduct initial investigation and reporting of incidents.
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Perform switching operations (66 kV – 155 kV) at offshore substations, export cables, and wind turbines in line with RWE HV Safety Rules.
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Manage the Permit to Work (PTW) system, including permit requests and approvals.
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Carry out fault diagnosis and troubleshooting on offshore HV equipment.
Deliverables
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Provide weekly progress reports and record keeping on progress and issues to the Client Commissioning Manager (Lead).
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Liaise with Engineering and Quality Departments to resolve outstanding engineering or quality issues.
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Interface with the IAC team, OSS team, and WTG team.
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Prepare switching plans and HV switching schedules.
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Ensure accurate production of ‘As-Built’ drawings and commissioning records by contractors.
