Electrical commissioning manager

IOTA Group; Frankfurt; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

IOTA Group is seeking an experienced electromechanical engineer for HV substation commissioning projects in the energy sector.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, coordinate HV/SV systems, SCADA and protection schemes, and ensure HSE/compliance during field commissioning. Fluency in English and German is mandatory; French is a plus.

Qualifications

• Electromechanical Engineering background with strong expertise in MV/HV substations and power systems.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in HV substation commissioning.
• Accreditations: H2V, HC, B2V, BC, BE Essais or local equivalent.
• Language of documents: French, English; customer language: German and English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the commissioning strategy and execution plan.
• Coordinate all commissioning disciplines including HV Primary Equipment, Protection & Control, SCADA and telecom.
• Ensure site preparation, logistics, and interface management for all construction activities.
• Prepare and manage commissioning schedules, resource plans and mobilization plans.
• Review procedures, test forms, method statements and switching programs.
• Verify EC and RFC status before testing.
• Coordinate interfaces with Construction and Engineering teams.
• Lead energization activities with Customer and Grid Operator.
• Monitor progress, KPIs, punch lists and NCRs.
• Prepare daily/weekly/monthly commissioning reports.

Skills

MV/HV substations

Power systems

Project leadership

IEC standards

English

Education

Electromechanical engineering degree

Tools

DCS

SCADA

Substation automation

Job description

Global energy technology company supporting the energy transition through innovative solutions for power generation, transmission and decarbonization. The company provides technologies and services across the energy value chain, including gas and steam turbines, generators, transformers, grid technologies and power plant services.

Job Description

MISSIONS:

• Develop and implement the overall commissioning strategy and execution plan.
• Coordinate all commissioning disciplines, including HV Primary Equipment, Protection & Control, SCADA, Telecom and AC/DC auxiliary systems
• Ensure site preparation, temporary facilities, access roads, logistics organization and interface management for all construction activities.
• Prepare and manage commissioning schedules, resource plans and mobilization plans
• Review commissioning procedures, test forms, method statements and switching programs.
• Verify Electrical Completion (EC) and Ready for Commissioning (RFC) status before testing.
• Coordinate interfaces with the Construction and Engineering teams.
• Manage subcontractors, vendor specialists and commissioning engineers.
• Coordinate SAT, functional testing, interlocking tests and system integration.
• Lead energization activities in coordination with the Customer and Grid Operator.
• Monitor commissioning progress, KPIs, punch lists, NCRs and corrective actions.
• Compile test sheets and test reports signed by the customer
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly commissioning reports.
• Ensure full compliance with Siemens Energy HSE, QA/QC and commissioning procedures
• Prepare red-marked drawings and the project backup documentation
• Coordinate final documentation, as-built records and project handover
• Prepare and deliver customer training sessions upon request

Equipment concerned:

• 131,5/40 MVA, 110/11,5kV Power Transformers
• AIS equipment:
• Auxiliary & Earthing transformer
• Disconnector & Earthing Switch
• MV Switchboards 8 cells.
• Auxiliary Power Supply facilities including 110V DC battery bank, battery charger, DC and AC main distribution boards, changeover switches.
• Relay panels and Control panels.
• DCS, Substation automation system with all the associated equipment and accessories
• Protection, metering, SCADA, and communications systems.
• Substation earthing system.

Qualifications

• Electromechanical Engineering background with strong expertise in MV/HV substations and power systems
• Minimum 15 years of experience in HV substation commissioning.
• Accreditations: H2V, HC, B2V, BC, BE Essais or local equivalent
• Language of documents: French, English
• Language of customer: German and English
• Extensive experience in 110kV AIS EPC projects
• Strong knowledge of HV Primary Equipment, Protection & Control, SCADA and AC/DC systems.
• Knowledge of IEC standards, grid codes and commissioning procedures.
• Proven leadership and multidisciplinary team management experience
• Knowledge of IEC standards
• English and German mandatory.
• French would be a plus.

Additional Information

Duration: 4 months

Job Summary

• Job type
  Full-time
• Industry
  Information Technology And Services

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