Substation Commissioning Technician: Testing & Safety

Omexom UK; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Omexom seeks a Commissioning Technician to support substation commissioning on site. You will assist engineers, perform basic testing and inspections, and help prepare commissioning plans and procedures.

You will coordinate with project teams to ensure work meets requirements, follow safety procedures, and maintain thorough documentation of tests and reports. Teamwork and proactive problem-solving are essential.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of electrical engineering principles and substation equipment.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• HNC in electrical engineering or related field is not mandatory but typically required, with relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and carry out basic testing, inspection, and assist commissioning engineer in substations.
• Develop commissioning plans and procedures with commissioning engineers.
• Coordinate with project team to ensure construction activities meet requirements.
• Conduct site inspections and testing to verify equipment specs.
• Ensure safety procedures and regulations are followed during commissioning.
• Perform basic plant testing during commissioning.
• Follow the substation commissioning schedule.
• Troubleshoot basic issues identified during commissioning.
• Develop and maintain commissioning documentation (test/inspection reports, manuals).
• Train and mentor junior technicians as needed.

Skills

Electrical basics

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

HNC in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Omexom seeks a Commissioning Technician to support substation commissioning on site. You will assist engineers, perform basic testing and inspections, and help prepare commissioning plans and procedures.

You will coordinate with project teams to ensure work meets requirements, follow safety procedures, and maintain thorough documentation of tests and reports. Teamwork and proactive problem-solving are essential.