Commissioning Engineer (Wind, Solar, & BESS Projects)
- Posted 17 May 2023
- Salary Competitive Salary (DOE)
- LocationUnited Kingdom
- Job type Permanent
- DisciplineRenewable Energy & Infrastructure, Energy Storage & DSR
- ReferenceMMALI-1MAY23
- Contact NameMonique Marais
Job description
Commissioning Engineer (Wind, Solar, & BESS Projects)
Location: Remote / Travel across the UK
TGRC is working with a leading independent renewable energy company backed by 40 years of experience within the industry. They currently have a global pipeline of 23GW of renewable energy projects as well as supporting an operational asset portfolio of more than 12GW.
They are currently looking for a Commissioning Engineer to support the growth of their High Voltage Operations and Maintenance Services to renewable energy assets in the UK & Ireland.
Job Overview:
To ensure a safe and healthy working environment for themselves and others, at office or site locations. Operating to site requirements, project method statements and risk assessments, and HV safety rules.
Supervising/performing of commissioning activities on switchgear, transformers and related equipment on both AC & DC systems.
Carry out protection testing on both HV & LV assets to diagnose any faults and organise repairs.
Carry out wiring modifications and retrofit upgrade to sites where protection systems may have issues.
Attend site and interact with suppliers, construction teams, sub-contractors, and grid connection providers to ensure safe and successful commissioning programme.
Perform SAT, system start-up testing and co-ordination with utilities for energisation of interconnection.
Undertaking FAT, including reviewing of procedures, attending FAT and adjusting commissioning tasks to integrate FAT successes and deficiencies.
Ensuring as-built drawings/documents are marked up correctly and updated where necessary.
Tracking and resolving issues by working with HV SAPs/ project managers and any sub-contractors.
Co-ordinating the delivery of contestable/non-contestable grid connections.
Be involved in the tendering process for new renewable sites and providing input into commissioning aspects.
Provide in house training and support to HV SAP team to widen the scope of the business’s abilities for clients.
Requirements:
Detailed knowledge of commissioning practices and testing
Experienced Commissioning Engineer
Knowledge of the key legislation underpinning UK high voltage electrical asset operation and maintenance
Ability to provide technical support and guidance
SAP Authorisation
Full UK driving license
If this looks like the role for you, please send your CV over to m.marais@greenrecruitmentcompany.com