Control Engineer

Hunter Philips Executive Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks an experienced HV Control Engineer for an 18-month contract in the renewable energy sector. The role involves overseeing high voltage operations, providing technical support, and ensuring safe practices in an offshore wind context. The ideal candidate will have SCADA expertise and a GWO certification, starting in August.

Qualifications

• Experience with SCADA systems monitoring.
• Completed at least one offshore wind farm project.
• Must pass an authorization panel.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing safe high voltage switching and isolations.
• Technical support for control room team on HV network issues.
• Monitoring SCADA systems for efficient turbine performance.

Skills

SCADA experience

Education

GWO Certification

Job description

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Contract Recruitment Consultant- specialised in Senior Authorised Persons (SAPs) in Wind, HVDC & T&D markets

Control Engineer – 18 month contract – USA - outside IR35 – Offshore wind – August start

I am looking for a HV Control Engineer. This role is based on in the USA and you will be based in the control room. We are looking for the successful candidate to start in August.

Requirements:

• SCADA experience
• At least completed 1 offshore wind farm
• Must have or get their full GWO
• Must be able to pass an authorisation panel
• Evidence of previous authorisations

Role:

• Overseeing safe HV switching and isolations
• Provide technical support to the control room team for HV network issues and faults.
• Monitoring and operating SCADA systems for the turbines and substations, ensuring efficient performance and responding to any faults
• Perform HV operation management duties in accordance with HV safety protocols for the consent & cancellation of HV documentation.
• Perform operation management duties in accordance with HV safety protocols for switching activities across the HV network.
• Coordinating with the commissioning team and SAPs and issuing them switching plans
• Continuously improve working practices, procedures, and governance.
• Support or lead as appropriate the appointment and management of external consultants and contractors.
• Advise/support on planning and work control arrangements for HV works on operational assets.
• Plan and coordinate off hour requirements for the operations control centre staff.

Logistics:

• 3/3 rotation
• 18 month contract
• August start date
• Day rate + travel + accommodation

If you are interested and meet the requirements then please send your CV to [e-mail] and get a call booked in with me.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Industries

  Services for Renewable Energy and Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution

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