Commissioning Engineer

Vantage Consulting; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Scotland is seeking a skilled technician for high voltage testing on systems up to 33kv. Responsibilities include performing relay injection tests, verifying control circuit wiring per schematics, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The role requires familiarity with high voltage testing equipment and transformer protection devices. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of electrical systems and be able to read schematic diagrams.

Qualifications

• Experience with high voltage systems ranging from 415v to 33kv.
• Ability to read and interpret schematic diagrams.
• Familiarity with B.E.B.S. S12 wire identification standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high voltage testing on electrical systems.
• Perform relay secondary injection tests for protection settings.
• Verify control circuit wiring according to schematic diagrams.

Skills

High Voltage Testing

CT Magnetisation Curves

Relay Secondary Injection

Control Circuit Wiring Testing

Electrical Function Testing

Transformer Protection Devices

Tools

Sverker 760/780

T&R 100/200ADM

T&R DVS3

Job description

• High Voltage Testing (415v - 33kv systems)
• CT Magnetisation Curves - being able to complete using variac/volt & ammeter as well as CT analyser. Also, polarity check without CT analyser.
• CT Primary Injection - standard protection (OC/EF/Metering) configuration & high impedance scheme such as Bus Zone protection.
• Relay Secondary Injection (Both electromechanical and solid-state relays) - to include current & voltage protection.
• VT Primary Injection
• Control Circuit Wiring testing & modification. - prove each panel to the associated schematic diagram & fault find. Must be able to read schematic diagrams.
• Mechanical/Electrical function testing of 415v - 33kv switchboards & networks
• G59 G99 protection - Under/Over Voltage, Under/Over Frequency, ROCOF/dF/dT.
• Must be familiar with basic secondary Injection sets such as Sverker 760/780, T&R 100/200ADM, T&R DVS3.
• Knowledge of B.E.B.S. S12 (1964) wire identification standard as used in all UK HV switchgear.
• Knowledge of basic transformer protection devices & associated test methods.
• Operational knowledge of basic auto-changeover schemes