Lead ONS HV Commissioning Engineer

-; Norwich; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy firm is seeking a candidate to oversee and coordinate the commissioning of HVDC systems at a substation in the United Kingdom. Responsibilities include managing contractor activities, providing remote technical support to teams in Dubai and offshore, and ensuring that commissioning tests are completed. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background and experience in overseeing commissioning activities for electrical systems. Limited travel may be required, and the role expects on-site presence at the substation.

Qualifications

• Experience in overseeing commissioning activities in electrical systems.
• Knowledge of HVDC systems is advantageous.
• Experience with contractor management and safety teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Contractor Commissioning activities at ONS sites.
• Provide technical support to teams in Dubai and offshore.
• Ensure tests are completed and issues are managed.

Skills

Strong technical background

Ability to manage commissioning tests

Problem-solving skills

Job description

The role will oversee and coordinate the commissioning of the HVDC system (inc 400kV) for both onshore and offshore works. The role will oversee the technical requirements and installation of the HVDC systems at Necton substation, and will interface with the HV commissioning team at the dry docks in Dubai and the offshore commissioning team, to ensure that there is an aligned process and progress of the HVDC commissioning. There may be limited travel to Dubai and offshore to engage with the commissioning team. The expectation of the role is that they are based on site at the substation. The role will also include overseeing the Stage 2 commissioning of the 400kV bays.

The role will work closely with the construction teams (Contractor and Employer) and the commissioning HV Safety teams to provide a "readiness to energise" review for the systems. They will ensure that tests have been completed and issues are raised and managed. So a strong technical background is important to understand the potential issues with the equipment installed. The role will need to keep records of tests and respond to technical questions from the HV Safety Team. They will also ensure that the commissioning files for the systems are updated.

Deliverables

• Oversee Contractor Commissioning activities at ONS sites
• Remote technical support to the team in Dubai and offshore the commissioning activities taking place.
• Oversee and support Commissioning activities for the OSS for both the Yard works and offshore works
• Provide the overview of all commissioning activities for the HVDC system.
• Attend SATs and manage ITPs from a technical perspective
• Provide training to new starters such as the O&M team
• Coordinate and complete the commissioning file
• Respond to technical questions relating to the readiness to commissioning
• Client witness and sign off of commissioning works.
• Investigate and report on Faults during the commissioning phase
• Represent Commissioning team in onshore coordination and SIMOP meetings.
• Support Commissioning Package Manager to ensure required onshore Commissioning procedures are available.

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