EHV 275kV Commissioning Lead | Technical Authority

Matchtech; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech are seeking an EHV Commissioning Manager for a contract role in Teesside to lead end-to-end commissioning of the NZT OSBL 275 kV XLPE cable system and associated interfaces.

The role requires authorisation or equivalent, extensive experience with 275/400 kV systems, familiarity with National Grid safety and energisation processes, and the ability to manage commissioning programmes and documentation while coordinating with BP, National Grid and OEMs.

Qualifications

• Experience as a TP141 Commissioning Engineer or equivalent.
• Strong background in EHV cable systems at 275/400 kV.
• Familiarity with National Grid safety, outage and energisation processes.
• Ability to lead commissioning programmes and document control.

Responsibilities

• Act as technical authority for 275 kV cable-system commissioning from planning through to acceptance.
• Manage commissioning strategy, execution plan and deliverables schedule.
• Attend project meetings and represent the company at National Grid commissioning panels.
• Coordinate interfaces with BP, National Grid, OEMs and other stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and client standards.
• Lead commissioning tests including visual checks, conductor continuity, insulation checks and AC withstand testing.
• Evaluate test data, diagnose anomalies and direct fault investigations.
• Coordinate with other teams for seamless commissioning with adjacent systems and substation interfaces.

Skills

TP141 authorisation

275/400 kV experience

National Grid safety

commissioning leadership

SCADA familiarity

fault investigations

Tools

SCADA

Test equipment

Substation commissioning

Job description

Matchtech are seeking an EHV Commissioning Manager for a contract role in Teesside to lead end-to-end commissioning of the NZT OSBL 275 kV XLPE cable system and associated interfaces.

The role requires authorisation or equivalent, extensive experience with 275/400 kV systems, familiarity with National Grid safety and energisation processes, and the ability to manage commissioning programmes and documentation while coordinating with BP, National Grid and OEMs.