Lead Electrical Engineer

SRG; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Lead SAP (Senior Authorised Person) to coordinate commissioning activities for onshore and offshore substations in the renewable energy sector. The ideal candidate will have over five years of experience in offshore wind and hold a relevant engineering qualification. This is a contract role with flexible working arrangements, including site visits and occasional office presence in Glasgow.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of offshore wind farm construction and commissioning experience.
• Relevant technical education in engineering.
• Experience in coordinating commissioning activities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage commissioning activities B.
• Plan and execute commissioning activities for onshore and offshore substations.
• Lead and manage teams to ensure high motivation and efficiency.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

Technical Education in Engineering

Offshore Wind Experience

Leadership and Team Management

Education

HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering

Job description

3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Role: Lead SAP (Senior Authorised Person)

Sector: Offshore Wind

Location: Home based but will need to be flexible and site visits + vessel visits

required, in addition to attendance at Glasgow office on occasion

Working Pattern: Monday-Friday

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 6-Month Initial Contract

Clearance: BPSS (DBS/DS, Financial Probity, Employment History) + Medical Questionnaire & Proof of Right to Work in the UK

Responsible for the overall coordination, management and execution of commissioning for the mechanical and electrical systems at the onshore & offshore substations and export cable including commissioning onshore at the assembly / construction sites. The key aspect of the role will be early engagement with the project team and EPC contractor to ensure a plan is agreed for the onshore commissioning activities on the transmission assets aboard the platform pre-sailing. A key interface will be the offshore sub station commissioning engineer. The array cabling will also be within the responsibility of this position. From time to time this position will also cover for the Commissioning Manager.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Health and Safety

Coordinate and manage commissioning activities within HSE, QA/QC, project, contractors and Operations & Maintenance (O&M) guidelines / requirements. Preparation and review of commissioning procedures and RAMS. Participate in HAZOP and HAZID studies.

2. Plan, Organise and Control Commissioning activities

Plan, organise, monitor and support site activities to ensure safe, full and effective use is always made of resources and construction of the project(s) is achieved within budget and in accordance with Company and/or client policies and procedures. A key part of this role will be the integration of ABB SCADA control systems with the operator control and trading platforms.

3. Team Management

Lead and manage the teams of engineers, supervisors, back offices and technicians to ensure a high level of motivation and efficiency. manage and allocate tasks to commissioning teams including contractors.

4. Budgetary and Operational Control

Plan and execute the commissioning activities for the whole onshore and the offshore sub-station transmission equipment including the export cables and also the pre-commissioning onshore at the construction / assembly yard.

5. Team Performance and Development

Manage the Project team and individual performance ensuring all training and development needs are identified and fulfilled and any wellbeing or performance issues dealt with promptly according to established procedures.

6. High Quality Customer Service

Represent end client and the JV Project at local level ensuring all enquiries/complaints are handled in the appropriate manner and a positive image of the companies are maintained at all times

• Requirements:Full GWOs (Sea Survival, Fire Awareness, First Aid, Manual Handling, Working at Heights)
• OGUK / RUK Medical & Chester Ste
• Have a relevant technical education, for example an HNC/HND in engineering (ideally electrical engineering) or equivalent
• Thrive on working in a management role and have prior experience of coordinating commissioning activities and managing the associated tasks
• 5 yrs + experience of offshore wind farm construction, commissioning and/or operations in UK.
• Ideally, have previously worked as an electrical engineer or senior authorised person at least 400KV
• Have a strong personal drive and a robust sense of quality and professionalism

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Management

• Industries

  Electrical Equipment Manufacturing

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