220kV Commissioning Engineer

Job Ref: HP-3132

Cork, Ireland
Competitive
Power Grids
Contract

HV Commissioning Engineer - 220kV & 110kV Substation Projects - County Cork, Ireland - €Excellent Day Rate - 12 Month Contract + Likely Extensions - November Start - Monday to Friday (10 Hour Days)


We're currently searching for 2 x HV Substation Commissioning Engineers for a 220kV substation project & a 110kV substation project in County Cork, Ireland.


The engineers will support commissioning activities across 2 x 220kV / 110kV substation projects, with an initial 12-month contract and potential extensions.


Responsibilities:

  • Plan, coordinate and execute commissioning activities across 220kV and 110kV substation projects.
  • Carry out pre-commissioning inspections, testing and system readiness checks prior to energisation.
  • Commission HV primary plant including transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, CTs, VTs and associated substation equipment.
  • Support protection, control, interlocking and SCADA testing where required.
  • Complete functional testing, point-to-point checks and system integration testing.
  • Review commissioning procedures, test documentation, drawings and engineering documentation.
  • Identify and resolve commissioning defects and technical issues during testing and energisation.
  • Coordinate closely with construction, engineering, operations and project management teams.
  • Ensure all commissioning activities are completed safely and in accordance with client, project and industry standards.
  • Maintain accurate commissioning records, test sheets and handover documentation.


Requirements:

  • Minimum 5 years' experience commissioning transmission-level HV substations.
  • Previous experience working on 110kV, 220kV or comparable transmission voltage levels.
  • Strong knowledge of HV substation primary and secondary systems.
  • Experience working with AIS and/or GIS substations.
  • Ability to interpret electrical drawings, schematics, protection diagrams and commissioning documentation.
  • Strong understanding of commissioning, energisation and safe systems of work.
  • Valid right to work in Ireland.
  • Ability to work on-site in County Cork Monday to Friday.


Interested? Please apply or get in touch using the contact information below to learn more!


Cian McLoughlin

Principal Contract Recruitment Consultant

Hunter Philips Executive Search

Landline: +44 161 240 3338

Mobile: +44 7881 418 441

Email: cian.mcloughlin@hunterphilips.com

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Web: http://hunterphilips.com/

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