Commissioning Engineer

Role: Commissioning Engineer

Location: Nationwide

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000

The Client 

My Client is a specialized engineering company that focuses on renewable energy generation projects. Offering a range of services such as project management, design, studies, procurement, construction, and operation & maintenance services. With over 10 years experience in large-scale construction experience in the energy sector. 

The role

They are looking for a Commissioning Engineer to work on projects nationwide. The Commissioning Engineer/SAP will be responsible for conducting electrical testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning of renewable energy generation projects. The Engineer/SAP will also be involved in electrical engineering and testing activities, ensuring the efficient and reliable operation of the projects.

Responsibilities 

•  Functional checking of relay and control panels.
• Electrical schematic verification, continuity checks
• Substation primary and secondary testing and commissioning activities.
• Transformer tests such as: winding IR test, ratio test, winding resistance measurement, magnetizing current measurement, Oil sampling collection, Test of alarm devices.
• Switchgear testing as per manufacturer guidance such as: AC Hi-Pot testing, Ductor testing, IR testing.
• Switchgear functional checks
• DC/AC/HV Cable testing from 1kV DC up to 35kV, VLF testing from 19kV RMS up to 66kV RMS
• DC/AC/HV Cable fault finding.
• Secondary current injection to relays to test protection functions such as: 50/51, 50N/51N,
• Secondary Voltage injection (G99) test, ROCOF, LOM, OV/UV/OF/UF
• Relays logic configuration (Desirable ABB REF615)
• CT & VT Primary injection
• High Voltage switching operations
• Preparation of RAMS for the commissioning activities
• Preparation of the testing reports upon completion of each work assignment

Skills & Qualifications

• Electrical engineering BSc degree
• MSc in Power systems will be a Plus
• Industry related qualifications to High Voltage testing and commissioning
•  Familiar with Omicron CMC356 secondary injection test kit or similar test set (Ponovo, Sverker, etc)
• Familiar with Hi-Pot, VLF, Ductor, IR Testing and HV Cable Fault finding testing equipment
• IT network knowledge, PC network setting adjustment to connect to testing kits, relays and testing software
• Microsoft office suite to produce final test reports and to carry out testing calculations, when required on site
• Understanding of electrical schematic drawings up to 33KV (Transformers, Switchgears, CT’s, VT’s, LVDB’s, Automations, Scada signals)

Plus Points 

This is a fantastic opportunity to progress and develop in the Facilities Management sector with one of the global leaders. They offer a great salary and benefits package, and you can expect a long and rewarding career.

Please apply, if the role is of interest,