Commissioning Engineer

Hunter Philips Executive Search; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Philips Executive Search is currently supporting a major UK energy infrastructure project in Teeside, England. We are seeking an experienced 275kV Lead Commissioning Engineer / SAP to lead HV commissioning and act as a key National Grid interface.

You will deliver commissioning, energisation, testing and handover, provide technical leadership to the team and ensure compliance with safety and commissioning procedures across 275kV HV systems.

Qualifications

• Extensive 275kV and/or 400kV substation commissioning experience.
• Lead commissioning engineer with SAP ideally.
• TP141/BP141/SR141 authorisation beneficial.
• Experience with National Grid transmission projects.
• Ability to lead HV commissioning and provide technical direction.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning and operational activities for 275kV HV systems.
• Act as senior HV Commissioning Engineer / SAP in the team.
• Coordinate with National Grid through connection, commissioning and energisation.
• Review procedures, switching schedules, test plans.
• Provide technical leadership to commissioning personnel.
• Support project through commissioning, energisation and handover.
• Work with Management and engineering teams.

Skills

HV commissioning

Leadership

Safety rules

National Grid interface

Authorisation TP141

Job description

275kV Lead Commissioning Engineer/SAP - Project 275kV Substations & National Grid Interface - Teeside, England, UK - £Excellent Day Rate - 12 Month Rolling Contract (3 Years+) - ASAP Start (Can Wait 4-8 Weeks) - Monday to Friday (10 Hour Days) - Outside IR35

We're currently supporting one of our key clients in securing an experienced 275kV Lead Commissioning Engineer / SAP for a major substation project in Teeside, England.

This is a crucial appointment with responsibility for leading 275kV substation commissioning and operational activities, while acting as a key interface with National Grid throughout the connection, energisation and handover programme.

The successful candidate will form part of the project's Operations & Commissioning team and provide the specialist 275kV expertise required to safely deliver the HV scope through commissioning, energisation, performance testing and final handover.

• Location: Teeside, England, UK
• Start Date: ASAP - flexibility of waiting 1-2 months for the right candidate
• Working Pattern: Monday to Friday (10 hour days)

Responsibilities:

• Lead commissioning and operational activities across the project's 275kV HV systems
• Act as a senior HV Commissioning Engineer / SAP within the Operations & Commissioning team
• Take responsibility for HV switching, safety and operational activities
• Coordinate and interface with National Grid throughout the connection, commissioning and energisation programme
• Ensure activities are completed in accordance with applicable HV and National Grid safety requirements
• Support the development and implementation of HV safety rules, switching procedures and operational processes
• Assess competency and support the nomination/appointment of other personnel for HV operational duties
• Review commissioning procedures, switching schedules, test documentation and energisation plans
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to commissioning and electrical personnel
• Support the project through commissioning, energisation, operational readiness, performance testing and handover
• Work closely with Commissioning Management, Operations Management and engineering teams

Requirements:

• Extensive 275kV and/or 400kV substation commissioning experience
• Strong background as a Lead Commissioning Engineer (& ideally a Senior Authorised Person (SAP))
• Current or previous TP141/BP141/SR141 authorisation is beneficial but not mandatory
• Proven HV switching and safety-rule competency
• Previous experience working on National Grid transmission projects or grid connections
• Strong understanding of National Grid safety rules, commissioning processes and operational requirements
• Experience interfacing directly with National Grid during commissioning and energisation
• Ability to lead HV commissioning activities and provide technical direction to wider project teams

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced 275kV/400kV Commissioning Engineer / SAP looking for a senior role on a major, long-term, UK energy infrastructure programme.