Electrical Safety Control Engineer

Earthstream; France; Sur place; EUR 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading renewable energy company is seeking an experienced Electrical Safety Control Engineer to oversee commissioning activities and ensure compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards. Candidates should have a minimum of three years in offshore wind farm operations and strong expertise in control engineering and electrical systems. The role emphasizes collaboration in an international team, optimizing production efficiency, and maintaining safe operations at high voltage facilities. Proficiency in English and/or French is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in offshore wind farm commissioning or operations.
• Strong experience as Control Engineer and/or Senior Authorized Person up to 225kV.
• Expertise in electrical systems and switching operations.

Responsabilités

• Monitor and coordinate commissioning and operational activities.
• Ensure HSE, quality, and cost compliance during commissioning.
• Optimize wind farm production for maximum power output.
• Act as Electrical Safety Control Engineer for switching decisions.
• Prepare and review PTW and RAMS documentation.

Connaissances

Control Engineering

Electrical Systems Expertise

Electrical Network Understanding

SCADA Operations

Adaptability in Team

MS Office Proficiency

Bilingual (English/French)

Description du poste

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and coordinate commissioning and operational activities across the project.
• Ensure commissioning activities comply with HSE, quality, planning, and cost requirements.
• Promote zero-harm HSE policy through active involvement in daily operations.
• Maintain effective communication and coordination between all stakeholders.
• Validate that equipment and systems meet functional and operational requirements.
• Report commissioning progress and participate in related meetings.
• Review and ensure quality of commissioning documentation.
• Communicate with grid operator, contractors, and internal teams.
• Optimize wind farm production for maximum power output.
• Manage and operate the control room effectively.
• Monitor HV/MV electrical operations to ensure safety.
• Implement best practices for commissioning scope and collaborate with O&M teams.
• Capture and transfer commissioning experience into asset operations.

Electrical Safety & Control Duties:

• Act as Electrical Safety Control Engineer (ESCE) and Senior Authorized Person (SAP) for switching decisions.
• Prepare, review, and comment on PTW and RAMS.
• Authorize and monitor all remote HV/MV switching operations.
• Prepare cross-package switching protocols and schedules.
• Coordinate emergency response and communicate outages to stakeholders.
• Operate electrical equipment via SCADA systems, including signal testing.
• Manage HV systems (225kV) and MV systems (33kV) operations.
• Handle SCADA alarms and implement corrective measures.
• Maintain operational logs and manage shift handovers.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 3 years in a similar role, preferably in offshore wind farm commissioning or operations.
• Strong experience as Control Engineer and/or Senior Authorized Person up to 225kV.
• Expertise in switching operations and electrical systems.
• Excellent understanding of electrical networks and control & protection systems.
• Proficiency in English and/or French.
• Advanced MS Office skills.
• Adaptable and able to work in an international team environment