Lead ONS HV Commissioning Engineer

Overview

Oversee commissioning of 400kV HVDC systems onshore and offshore, ensuring readiness and safety

Key Responsibilities

• commissioning coordination
• fault investigation
• itp management
• client sign‑off
• hvdc oversight
• readiness review

Tasks

The role will oversee and coordinate the commissioning of the HVDC system (inc 400kV) for both onshore and offshore works. The role will oversee the technical requirements and installation of the HVDC systems at Necton substation, and will interface with the HV commissioning team at the dry docks in Dubai and the offshore commissioning team, to ensure that there is an aligned process and progress of the HVDC commissioning. There may be limited travel to Dubai and offshore to engage with the commissioning team. The expectation of the role is that they are based on site at the substation. The role will also include overseeing the Stage 2 commissioning of the 400kV bays. The role will work closely with the construction teams (Contractor and Employer) and the commissioning HV Safety teams to provide a “readiness to energise” review for the systems. They will ensure that tests have been completed and issues are raised and managed. So a strong technical background is important to understand the potential issues with the equipment installed. The role will need to keep records of tests and respond to technical questions from the HV Safety Team. They will also ensure that the commissioning files for the systems are updated. -Coordinate and complete the commissioning file -Investigate and report on Faults during the commissioning phase -Support Commissioning Package Manager to ensure required onshore Commissioning procedures are available. -Client witness and sign off of commissioning works. -Attend SATs and manage ITPs from a technical perspective -Provide training to new starters such as the O&M team -Oversee Contractor Commissioning activities at ONS sites -Provide the overview of all commissioning activities for the HVDC system. -Respond to technical questions relating to the readiness to commissioning -Oversee and support Commissioning activities for the OSS for both the Yard works and offshore works -Represent Commissioning team in onshore coordination and SIMOP meetings.

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Benefits

-Remote technical support to the team in Dubai and offshore the commissioning activities taking place.

About Earthstream Global

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