Senior Associate, Technical Services (Testing and Commissioning)

Vena Energy Services (Australia) Pty Ltd; Makati; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Vena Energy Services (Australia) Pty Ltd in the Philippines seeks a Testing and Commissioning Sr. Associate to lead pre-commissioning, FAT/SAT, energization, and COD activities for renewables, substations, and interconnection assets.

You will coordinate with EPC/OE and regulators (NGCP, DOE, ERC, IEMOP), ensure compliance with grid codes, protection and control systems, and deliver safe, reliable operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering required.
• 5-8 years in testing and commissioning of HV electrical systems, substations or generation facilities.
• Experience with NGCP/DU/EC or similar regulator is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of protection, metering, SCADA systems and related testing equipment.
• Willingness to travel and conduct site assignments during testing, commissioning, and energization.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive testing and commissioning plans for substations, transmission lines, and generation facilities in coordination with EPC and OE teams.
• Supervise pre-commissioning, functional testing, and energization activities in line with NGCP/DU/EC standards and project specs.
• Review and approve testing procedures, method statements, and commissioning reports from EPC contractors.
• Manage scheduling and readiness reviews for testing milestones leading to PCATC, CTE, and FCATC.
• Oversee verification and calibration of protection relays, metering systems, and SCADA interfaces to align with grid and market operator requirements.
• Coordinate with NGCP, DOE, ERC, and IEMOP for compliance with testing, market registration, and commissioning requirements.

Skills

Electrical Eng.

Grid Codes

Protection & Control

Coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SCADA Systems

Testing Equipment

Job description

Job Summary: The Testing and Commissioning Sr. Associate will lead and oversee all pre-commissioning, testing, and energization activities for the company's renewable energy projects, ensuring full compliance with NGCP, DU/EC, and WESM technical and regulatory requirements. The role covers the complete lifecycle of testing and commissioning-from factory acceptance testing (FAT) and site acceptance testing (SAT) through energization, performance testing, and commercial operation (COD)-for both generation facilities and interconnection assets such as substations and transmission lines. This position requires strong technical expertise in electrical systems, grid codes, and protection and control systems, along with experience coordinating with EPC contractors, Owner's Engineers (OE), and external stakeholders such as NGCP, DOE, ERC, and IEMOP.

Key Responsibilities:

Testing and Commissioning Management

Develop and implement comprehensive testing and commissioning plans for substations, transmission lines, and generation facilities in coordination with EPC and OE teams.

Supervise and coordinate pre-commissioning, functional testing, and energization activities, ensuring full compliance with NGCP/DU/EC standards and project specifications.

Review and approve testing procedures, method statements, and commissioning reports submitted by EPC contractors.

Manage scheduling and readiness reviews for testing milestones leading to PCATC, CTE, and FCATC.

Oversee verification and calibration of protection relays, metering systems, and SCADA interfaces to ensure alignment with grid operator and market operator requirements.

Regulatory and Compliance Coordination

Serve as the focal point for coordination with NGCP or DU/EC during pre-energization reviews, site inspections, and testing witness activities.

Ensure timely submission of all technical documentation required for PCATC, CTE, and FCATC approvals.

Coordinate with ERC, DOE, and IEMOP for compliance with testing, market registration, and commissioning requirements.

Ensure adherence to Philippine Grid Code, Distribution Code, and WESM Rules during all testing and energization activities.

Technical Oversight and Quality Assurance

Review and validate test results for all major electrical equipment (e.g., power transformers, circuit breakers, CTs, PTs, relays, and communication systems).

Evaluate system performance and ensure compliance with grid parameters and contractual performance guarantees.

Lead troubleshooting and resolution of technical issues encountered during testing and energization.

Verify that as-built conditions and documentation are aligned with approved design and operational standards.

Coordination and Leadership

Manage and coordinate EPC, Owner's Engineer, and internal technical teams during the commissioning phase to ensure seamless handover to operations.

Conduct coordination meetings with utility representatives, third-party test teams, and contractors.

Prepare detailed testing progress reports, commissioning status updates, and energization readiness certifications for management and regulatory reporting.

Support internal knowledge transfer by documenting lessons learned and developing commissioning templates and standard procedures for future projects.

Pre-requisites:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (Registered Electrical Engineer required).
• 5-8 years of relevant experience in testing and commissioning of high-voltage electrical systems, substations, or generation facilities.
• Proven experience managing energization and interconnection with NGCP or DU/EC.
• Strong knowledge of protection, metering, and SCADA systems, and relevant testing equipment and standards.
• Familiarity with regulatory processes for PCATC, CTE, FCATC, COE-GET, and WESM registration.
• In-depth understanding of the PGC/PDC, ERC, WESM, and DOE compliance requirements.
• Excellent coordination, leadership, and communication skills.
• Willingness to conduct site assignments during testing, commissioning, and energization phases.

Are you ready to engineer a greener future?