HV Commissioning Manager

Turner Lovell; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm in the renewable energy sector is seeking a Commissioning Manager to lead HVDC projects. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge renewable energy initiatives, ensuring the successful execution of testing and commissioning processes. You'll collaborate with experts and manage diverse teams, all while contributing to the growth of high voltage direct current technology. This position promises career advancement and job security in a dynamic environment focused on sustainability and energy efficiency.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in HVDC projects and commissioning.
• Strong background in HV power networks and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Lead testing and commissioning for HVDC projects, ensuring safety.
• Manage diverse teams and coordinate with experts for site work.

Skills

HV power networks topology

Omicron test kits

HV AC and DC cables

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electric Engineering

Tools

Control & Protection networks

HVDC systems

Job description

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Role: Commissioning Manager (HVDC projects)

Employment type: Permanent

Location: UK (hybrid)

On behalf of a fast-growing international EPC contractor that has a strong pipeline of renewable energy, electricity, and offshore wind projects across the UK and Europe, Turner Lovell are looking to recruit a Commissioning Manager with a previous experience in HVDC projects.

This role offers an exciting opportunity for professionals in construction and commissioning to advance their careers in the High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) market segment. The selected candidate will initially work with subject matter experts and eventually take on the role of overall Commissioning Manager for HVDC projects.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the execution of testing and commissioning for HVDC projects, adhering to health and safety requirements.
• Prepare the commissioning organization to carry out testing and commissioning as per project planning and procedures.
• Coordinate with Commissioning Managers, experts, and client counterparts to ensure effective site work.
• Ensure smooth turnover of primary (HV & MV) and secondary (LV & C&P) equipment installation, focusing on HVDC equipment.
• Manage diverse commissioning teams and engineers from various product lines.
• Test and commission EHV/HV AIS & GIS substations and offshore auxiliary systems.
• Troubleshoot and commission auxiliary systems like battery, UPS, DG, LVS, firefighting, HVAC, etc.
• Configure and test Control & Protection networks, IEDs, relay configurations, and telecoms.
• Draft and organize overall commissioning procedures for HVDC Grid Connection Systems.
• Report site testing and commissioning progress to Project Manager and management team.
• Control the validation process of Commissioning Test Reports and efficient use of commissioning assets.
• Manage the handover procedure of marked-up drawings to engineering for as-built drawings.

Requirements:

• Extensive experience in a similar role.
• Strong background in HV power networks topology, operation, and faults.
• Experience with Omicron test kits and HV equipment tests (Tan-delta, SFRA, DCRM).
• Experience with HV AC and DC cables, including submarine cables.
• Exposure to HVDC/FACTS systems.
• Experience in contract document review and technical tender estimation.
• Proficiency in office tools.
• Bachelor's degree or B.E in Electric Engineering.
• Capable of undertaking GWO training for offshore works certification.
• Leadership skills to manage diverse teams.

This is an excellent opportunity to be at the forefront of renewable energy, HVDC, and HV infrastructure projects and have a clear career growth potential and job security working on high-end projects.

If this sounds like it could be your next challenge, please apply or contact Yana Arif ([e-mail]) / 07939 391748 for further information.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Engineering

• Industries

  Construction and Services for Renewable Energy

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