Experienced Electrical Commissioning Engineer

Experienced Electrical Commissioning Engineer

Full-Time On-site
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Duties & Responsibilities

This is a full-time, on-site Commissioning Engineer role based on sites around the UK. The role involves performing high voltage electrical testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting of systems at power stations and substations. Responsibilities also include ensuring accurate setup and configuration of equipment, working directly with project stakeholders, and adhering to safety and quality standards during all phases of the commissioning process.

  • Commissioning of plant as per program.
  • Commissioning of Protection and Control in FAT environment and SAT.
  • Provide feedback on job delivery as required for the performance management of staff.
  • Ensure staff utilise appropriate PPE, tools and equipment and that inspection policies are implemented.
  • Undertake fault finding and diagnostic activities beyond that required of craftsperson including fault rectification, seeking technical advice where necessary.
  • Undertake various commissioning roles.
  • Be proactive in all aspects of the work program communicating with the project leader or the line manager as appropriate to enable the work program to stay on track and be updated to maintain target prioritization as necessary.
  • Provide mentoring and/or training to members of the company.
  • Proficiency in Electrical Testing and Commissioning techniques
  • Hands-on experience as a Commissioning Engineer, with strong familiarity in the field
  • Skills in Troubleshooting and resolving electrical system issues effectively
  • In-depth understanding of Electrical Engineering principles and practices
  • Experience with Testing procedures in power stations and substations
  • Strong commitment to safety and regulatory compliance

Utilise all relevant systems, including IT, email and paper based, to record and access data in an accurate and timely manner.

Desired Experience & Qualification

  • A HND, Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent qualification
  • Industry certifications and prior experience with high-profile engineering projects are advantageous
  • Extensive experience in commissioning of transmission substations.
  • Demonstrable engineering experience in transmission substations and protection systems, encompassing electrical, mechanical and telecoms disciplines.
  • Sound technical knowledge of electrical and safety aspects of substation plant, including routine fault finding on protection systems and plant analysis.
  • Sound technical understanding and working knowledge of protection equipment and/or main plant.
  • Proven ability to undertake operational tests and read system drawings.
  • Environmental awareness in respect of day to day duties, emergency response awareness as well as effective planning, communication and supervisory skills are required to lead small groups of staff to achieve efficient completion of tasks.
  • Excellent communication skills (oral and written), able to effectively communicate with substation client personnel, planning engineers, senior authorised personnel, electricity network personnel, construction partners and contractors.
  • Ability to implement settings on various protection relays as well as testing.
  • Extensive experience in relay application design is required
  • IEC 61850 experience on the Transmission system.
  • Ability to work on SCADA as well as implementation and testing of the system.
  • Extensive experience using Advanced Omicron CMC software to carry out protection testing.
  • A firm knowledge protection used on the Transmission system ie Distance, Differential, Bus Bar, CB Fail to name a few.

Package & Remuneration

Annual Salary will be between Β£45-70k per annum depending on experience PLUS the following benefits on top of your salary:-

  • Training
  • Accommodation/bills paid for one year
  • Company vehicle
  • Mobile phone
  • Expenses paid when working away on site
  • Daily on site bonuses
  • Annual bonus
  • Pension

Interested?

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Contact Details:

GTR Transmission & Protection Solutions Recruitment Team