HV Commissioning engineers

Location

Essen (45141), Nordrhein-Westfalen

Job Type

Contract

Salary

Competitive Salary

Job Sector

Offshore Wind

Reference Code

BBBH32804_1762868370

Description:

Certifications:
* Relevant technical education (e.g. Electrical Engineering Degree/HNC ) desirable or equivalent.
* Certified according to VDE 0105-100 as Switching Operator (Schaltberechtigter) or eligibility to be certified with the corresponding training.
* GWO basic safety training
* GWO Enhanced First Aid Training (Ersthelfer Offshore DGUV)
* Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET)
* Offshore medical fitness
Other requirements:
* Proven Electrical Commissioning Engineer in a MV/HV asset (Client or Contractor role)
* Knowledge of testing Alarms/Controls/Indications from a range of MV/HV Equipment to SCADA Systems
* Knowledge of commissioning of LV/MV/HV Switchgear and associated components.
* Knowledge of Siemens/GE protection relays including IEC61850/Goose communications is desirable.
* Experience of BMS Systems is desirable
* Understanding of HV Safety Rules.
* Self-starting with planning/coordination and problem solving abilities.
* Fluent written and verbal English with good communication skills
Scope of Work:
* Work alongside the Electrical Systems Package site representatives and Client Commissioning Engineers to assist in delivering the Commissioning activities as Clients Engineer, driving the work scope forward on site to meet the project programme.
* Client witness and sign off for Stage 1 and Stage 2 Commissioning for Substations or Wind Turbines
* Provide technical support for Project Senior Authorised Persons and M&E Engineers.
* Provide assistance for the Client Commissioning Manager (Lead) and SCADA Commissioning Manager
* Based principally in the Jack-Up Vessel or Commissioning Vessel following installation of the assets offshore. Alternatively, limited work period in the onshore construction yard before Load-Out.
* Initial investigation and reporting of incidents
* Perform switching operations (66 kV - 155 kV) at offshore substations, export cables, and wind turbines in line with RWE HV Safety Rules.
* Manage the Permit to Work (PTW) system - Permit request and approval,.
* Carry out fault diagnosis and troubleshooting on offshore HV equipment.
Deliverables:
* Weekly reporting and record keeping on Progress and Issues to the Client Commissioning Manager (Lead)
* Liaise with Engineering and Quality Departments to ensure Outstanding Engineering/Quality Issues are resolved.
* Interface with the IAC team, OSS team and WTG team.
* Elaboration of Switching Plan and HV Switching Schedules.
* Responsible for ensuring accurate 'As Built' Drawings and Commissioning Records produced by the Contractors.

ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit.

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