Commissioning Lead

AtkinsRéalis; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading engineering company as a Commissioning Lead, focusing on high voltage substation projects in London. You'll lead the commissioning process for 400KV substations, ensuring compliance with safety and industry standards. This role demands extensive experience in substation commissioning and offers an opportunity for growth as part of a new company's evolution.

Benefits

Opportunity for travel

Career advancement opportunities

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in commissioning high voltage substations, specifically 400KV systems.
• Proven track record in leading commissioning projects.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the commissioning of 400KV substations.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and project specifications.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, and project management teams.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical

Decision-making

Communication

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Commissioning software

Job description

Job Title: Commissioning Lead

Location: Bengeworth, London

Join us!!

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated High Voltage Substation Commissioning Lead to join our team on the LPT2 project in London. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in commissioning 400KV substations, ensuring that all systems operate efficiently, safely, and in compliance with industry standards.

What will you do?

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the commissioning of 400KV substations on the LPT2 project, ensuring timely and successful completion of all activities.
• Review and ensure implementation of the detailed commissioning plans, procedures, and schedules developed by the commissioning contractor.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, and project management teams to facilitate the commissioning requirements for the commissioning contractor.
• Perform routine site surveys for the commissioning work with the contractor and the client.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, LOTO implementation, industry standards, and project specifications.
• Provide technical guidance and support to the commissioning team and other stakeholders.
• Review commissioning documentation provided by the commissioning contractor, including test reports, progress reports, and handover documentation.
• Monitor the commissioning programme and outages and highlight to the project management all related risks that require actions/mitigations to ensure timely delivery as per the commissioning programme.
• Attend all CPMs and manage the interfaces with all stakeholders internally and externally.
• Identify and resolve any issues or challenges that may arise during the commissioning process.
• Maintain effective communication with clients, contractors, and suppliers to ensure project success.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Extensive years of experience in commissioning high voltage substations, with a specific focus on preferred with 400KV systems commissioning experience.
• Proven track record of leading commissioning projects and delivering successful outcomes.
• Strong knowledge of high voltage equipment, protection systems, and industry standards.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Proficient in using commissioning software and tools.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards.
• Willingness to be based in London and travel as required for project needs.

About Linxon:

Shaping energy solutions to empower sustainable connectivity.

We combine Hitachi Energy’s deep technological knowledge and Atkins Realis’s project management expertise to create a company dedicated to substations – we are Linxon.

Linxon’s vision is to deliver the best market offering for turnkey substation projects through world-class power technologies and delivering the highest level of competence in managing infrastructure projects.

As a leading engineering company, we help our customers with turnkey substation solutions in the field of power transmission, renewable energy and transportation.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to be part of a new company as it evolves and help shape it for the future. If you like new challenges, have an entrepreneurial spirit and are interested in working with other motivated professionals with expertise in the Substations EPC business, then this is the new opportunity for you.

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