Commissioning Manager

SIEMENS ENERGY LIMITED; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy technology company in Manchester is seeking a Commissioning Manager for its HVDC Control Team. The role involves managing an international team, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and overseeing the execution of tests for HVDC systems. The ideal candidate will have a university degree in Electrical engineering, several years of experience in commissioning large plants, and strong leadership skills. Competitive salary and extensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous retirement plans

Professional growth opportunities

Employee assistance programs

Flexible benefit options

Qualifications

• Several years of professional experience in commissioning or management of large plants.
• Willingness for worldwide business trips and long-term assignments.
• Basic knowledge in project management.

Responsibilities

• Timely planning and execution of tests for HVDC systems.
• Management of an international team of commissioning engineers.
• Ensure compliance with legal regulations.

Skills

Team management

Decision-making ability

Communication skills

Conflict management

Result orientation

Education

University degree in Electrical engineering

Job description

Overview

In our HVDC Control Team, we are implementing, testing and verifying the hardware and software for innovative HVDC applications using lean and agile methods. Our diverse and multinational teams work closely with project management, system and equipment engineering as well as end customers to provide customized solutions based on the latest innovations in HVDC technology. In our testing facilities we are the quality gate of hardware and software for Factory Acceptance tests. On site we will commission high-voltage equipment and control and protection systems and check their functionality.

Responsibilities

• Timely and cost-efficient planning and execution of tests, along with the commissioning of high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission systems.
• Management of an international team of commissioning engineers
• Ensuring compliance with legal regulations, including occupational health and safety laws
• Organization of the Functional System Testing / Factory Acceptance Tests (FST/FAT) (preliminary examination HW/SW) at our test areas on site
• Ensuring a trouble-free construction site process as well as monitoring, documentation and communication of the work progress involving the suppliers and internal and external partners
• Planning and implementation of technical clarifications with our customers regarding tests and commissioning in coordination with the project management team
• Support the project management team in risk and claim management and ensuring quality and occupational safety on the construction site including non-conformance reporting (NCR)

Qualifications

• University degree in Electrical engineering, Energy engineering or comparable technical education and training with relevant professional experience
• Several years of professional experience in the field of commissioning or commissioning management of large plants (e.g. HVDC plants, power plants, switchgear, power distribution systems)
• Readiness for worldwide business trips and long-term assignments on construction sites (potentially also abroad as well as optional assignments on offshore platforms)
• Basic knowledge in the field of Project management
• Good knowledge English
• Positive conflict management, decision-making ability, result orientation, motivation and communication skills in international/intercultural teams

Benefits

• Competitive salary, bonus and car, with overtime and allowances on site
• Generous retirement plans and company contributions
• Opportunities for professional growth and development through our extensive training programs
• Employee assistance programs and wellness initiatives
• A collaborative and inclusive work culture that values diversity and innovation
• A range of flexible benefit options including discounted health and dental plans
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