Lead Onshore Substation HV Commissioning Engineer

Lead Onshore Substation HV Commissioning Engineer required for a major Offshore Wind Farm Developer to be based in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Contractor Commissioning activities at Necton ONS sites.
• Remote technical support to the team in Dubai and offshore the commissioning activities taking place.
• Oversee and support Commissioning activities for the OSS for both the Yard works and offshore works.
• The expectation is that the role based at the Necton Substation will focus 60-70% of their time on the HVDC ONS build and commissioning, interfacing with the site technical roles. With the remaining 30-40% understanding the progress of the OSS commissioning in Dubai.
• Provide the overview of all commissioning activities for the HVDC system.
• Work with the Client (Commissioning, Engineering and Quality) and Contractor Technical teams to respond to questions.
• Attend SATs and manage ITPs from a technical perspective.
• Provide training to new starters such as the O&M team.
• Coordinate and complete the commissioning file.
• Respond to technical questions relating to the readiness to commissioning.
• Client witness and sign off of commissioning works.
• Investigate and report on Faults during the commissioning phase.
• Represent Commissioning team in onshore coordination and SIMOP meetings.
• Support Commissioning Package Manager to ensure required onshore Commissioning procedures are available.
• Responsible for ensuring accurate ‘As Built’ Drawings and Commissioning Records are kept by the Subcontractor.

Requirements

• Relevant technical education, for example Electrical Engineering Degree/HNC or equivalent.
• IOSH/NEBOSH Certification.
• Proven Electrical Commissioning Engineer in a HV substation/Wind Farm Environment up to 400kV.
• Knowledge of HVDC Transmission or Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTs).
• Experience of UK Grid interface management.
• Proven track record in a Client role.
• Understanding of HV Safety Rules.
• Self-starting with planning/coordination and problem-solving abilities.
• Valid UK working rights.