Senior HV/MV Substation Commissioning Lead

CIRA

Rotterdam

On-site

EUR 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

CIRA is seeking a Senior Electrical Commissioning Expert to lead pre-commissioning, energization, testing and grid integration for a 200 MW facility in the Netherlands. The role requires hands-on experience with high-complexity industrial power systems and field leadership across HV/MV assets.

Expect short business trips to France, Germany or Poland as part of project coordination and grid compliance, with responsibility for safety and regulatory adherence throughout commissioning activities.

Qualifications

  • 10+ years hands-on experience in high-complexity industrial power systems.
  • Expertise in pre-commissioning, energization, testing and grid integration.
  • Ability to ensure regulatory compliance and readiness for hot commissioning.

Responsibilities

  • Lead HV/MV Substation & Power Conversion commissioning.
  • Supervise cold and hot commissioning of HV GIS switchgear and main transformers.
  • Lead pre-commissioning and energization of MV switchgears, transformers and distribution headers.
  • Commission Reactive Power Compensation assets to enforce grid-code power factor and harmonic compliance.
  • Oversee loop testing and energization of step-down transformers and rectifiers across technology trains.
  • Pre-commissioning, Safety & Grid Compliance.
  • Coordinate earthing resistance measurements, inspections, and grid operator relay studies.
  • Execute phased LV switchboard energization using temporary supplies and transfer to definitive power.
  • Direct field activities of electrical vendors and site subcontractors aligning ITPs.
  • Perform end-to-end loop checks and protection interlock verifications prior to PSSR.
  • Drive system handovers from Construction to Commissioning with punch list clearance.

Skills

Electrical commissioning
Grid integration
Industrial power systems

Job description

CIRA is seeking a Senior Electrical Commissioning Expert to lead pre-commissioning, energization, testing and grid integration for a 200 MW facility in the Netherlands. The role requires hands-on experience with high-complexity industrial power systems and field leadership across HV/MV assets.

Expect short business trips to France, Germany or Poland as part of project coordination and grid compliance, with responsibility for safety and regulatory adherence throughout commissioning activities.

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