Senior Commissioning Engineer

Hunter Philips Executive Search; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is looking for a Senior Commissioning Engineer in Birmingham. The successful candidate will lead the commissioning of SCADA and Protection systems within high-profile power projects, ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Key skills include a solid background in electrical systems, networking, and effective client communication. This role offers the chance to work on significant transmission systems, providing technical guidance and maintaining health and safety standards throughout the commissioning process.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commissioning SCADA and protection systems.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems related to transmission.
• Familiarity with communication protocols like IEC61850.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support commissioning for SCS and protection installations.
• Work closely with project managers and site teams.
• Document commissioning activities and report to management.

Skills

Commissioning SCADA systems

Understanding of electrical systems

Networking knowledge

Communication protocols

Job description

Job Title: Senior Commissioning Engineer and TP141 Senior Commissioning Engineer

The role involves the commissioning of SCADA and Protection systems across Transmission systems, throughout England. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled engineer looking to contribute to high-profile power projects.

Commissioning of Protection and Control system :

• Lead and support the commissioning process for SCS and Protection installations
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with relevant standards and safety regulations.
• Perform testing and fault diagnosis on the Protection and Control system.
• Prepare and review commissioning documentation, including test reports and certificates.
• Prepare the relevant commissioning folder and schedules.l
• Understanding and support of the CSP plan for system return.

Collaboration with Site Teams :

• Work closely with project managers, engineers, and contractors to ensure project timelines are met.
• Provide technical guidance to site teams and offer troubleshooting support.

Health and Safety Compliance :

• Adhere to all site-specific health and safety procedures and risk assessments.
• Ensure safe working practices are maintained throughout the commissioning process.

Reporting and Documentation :

• Document commissioning activities and report progress to management.
• Ensure all relevant data is accurately logged and signed off as per client requirements.

Customer Liaison :

• Liaise with clients, including National Grid, to ensure successful project delivery, including commissioning panel meetings.
• Address any client concerns promptly and professionally.

Essential Requirements :

• Proven experience in commissioning SCADA and Protection systems, preferably in power transmission projects.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems and controls associated with transmission systems.
• Strong knowledge on networking, managed switches, time synch protocols.
• Strong knowledge on related functionalities for ATCC, Synchrocheck and other.
• Strong knowledge on communication protocols, such as IEC61850.
• Experience working on National Grid sites.
• Ability to understand and fault find the electrical scheme design.
• Valid driver license.

Desirable :

• National Grid TP141 Authorisation .
• Experience working on SCADA systems such as PACiS, DsAgile, GPG, G500.
• Experience working on Protection schemes, such as DAR, mesh corner, Feeder, Transformer, Busbar.