Lead Commissioning Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Commissioning Engineer for a long-term contract in East Yorkshire. This role involves overseeing commissioning activities on Converter Station projects for an offshore wind farm development. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in commissioning substations and will ensure that all activities are completed to the highest standards. Join a dynamic and supportive work environment while contributing to a landmark renewable energy project that promises to make a significant impact in the industry.

Benefits

Competitive rate and expenses package

Opportunity to work on a landmark renewable energy project

Dynamic and supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Lead Commissioning Engineer.
• Experience working within Transmission substations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee commissioning activities from project conception to completion.
• Engage with stakeholders in regular joint commissioning meetings.

Skills

Commissioning Engineer

Power Substation

Renewables

Electrical

Education

Degree in Engineering

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Lead Commissioning Engineer, Kingston-upon-Hull

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Kingston-upon-Hull, United Kingdom

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28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

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Job summary

We have a long-term contract opportunity available in East Yorkshire for a Lead Commissioning Engineer working on Converter Station projects to support an offshore wind farm development.

Key skills required for this role

Commissioning Engineer Power Substation Renewables Electrical

Important

Significant experience with commissioning of substation / converter stations in the UK.

Lead Commissioning Engineer - Onshore Converter Stations

Location: Onshore Converter Stations in Hull and Redcar. Candidates must be flexible to work between locations.
Contract: 12-month initial term with potential for extension.
Role Summary: We are seeking a Lead Commissioning Engineer to oversee the commissioning activities at two different onshore Converter Stations. This role is critical to ensuring that all commissioning is completed on schedule and to the highest standards.
Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee commissioning activities from project conception to completion.
• Engage with stakeholders in regular joint commissioning meetings.
• Liaise with the ESO for EON/ION requirements.
• Collaborate with the completions department to ensure seamless transition from construction to commissioning.
• Apply and restore commissioning protection settings to circuits.
• Diagnose faults in protection circuits, including relay interrogation.
• Develop commissioning switching programs/schedules.
• Provide weekly progress reports to management.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Lead Commissioning Engineer.
• Experience working within Transmission substations.
• Familiarity with NG ESO / NGET operations.
• NG Persons authorization is advantageous.
• Leadership skills with the ability to guide a team through the commissioning phase.

Offer:

• Competitive rate and expenses package.
• Opportunity to work on a landmark renewable energy project.
• Dynamic and supportive work environment.
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