Offshore Commissioning Client Representative - OSS

ZipRecruiter; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading offshore wind farm developer in Scotland seeks an Offshore Commissioning Client Representative. The role involves coordinating commissioning activities, managing interface with contractors, and overseeing site acceptance tests. Candidates should have extensive commissioning experience, especially in high voltage substations. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on significant renewable energy projects, ensuring all equipment meets standards and requirements.

Qualifications

• 10 years commissioning experience.
• Worked in High Voltage Substation up to 220kV.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate commissioning activities and attend acceptance tests.
• Liaise with quality teams to inspect and sign off items.
• Collaborate on switching programs for equipment energisation.

Skills

Commissioning experience

Power Systems knowledge

SCADA knowledge

Protection Systems knowledge

Education

Electrical apprenticeship

Higher education in electrical systems

Tools

BESC

SHEA Power

CSCS

Job description

Job Description

Offshore Commissioning Client Representative - OSS required for a major Offshore Wind Farm Developer based in Scotland.

Responsibilities

• Participate in on site Commissioning Meetings to coordinate the Commissioning scopes.
• Attend Site Acceptance Tests on behalf of Client to ensure equipment is tested in line with ITP, relevant standards and in line with Client Employers Requirements.
• Manage interface commissioning activities between SEL and Client equipment.
• Liaison with SEL quality team to inspect and sign off punch list items.
• Review relevant Contractor Commissioning Programmes and Commissioning documentation to confirm it meets the needs of Employers Requirements and relevant standards.
• Create operational instructions/guides on each item of equipment that can be used for the lifetime of the project.
• Assist the relevant Package Engineers to answer TQ's, review design, raise issues, provide guidance and advice from lessons learnt and previous experience.
• Close collaboration with the Contractor Commissioning Teams and SAP Team to effectively produce and plan the Commissioning Switching Programmes to facilitate the first time Energisation of equipment and subsequent live Commissioning test.

Requirements

• 10 years Commissioning experience.
• Extensive knowledge of Power Systems, equipment, SCADA and Protection Systems.
• Previous experience working for or alongside Siemens Energy, Grid or Scottish Power Transmission.
• Previously held a similar position either for Client or Contractor.
• Worked in High Voltage Substation up to 220kV and held Authorisations (minimum Competent Person).
• Electrical apprenticeship and higher education in electrical systems.
• BESC.
• SHEA Power.
• Client Contractor Safety Group Passport.
• CSCS.
• Right to work in the UK.