Substation Commissioning Manager

Airswift is looking for a Substation Commissioning Manager to join one of our major clients in Concord, NC, for a 1-year assignment. This person will be responsible for leading the testing and commissioning of electrical equipment within an electrical substation or generator plant; performing and directing all aspects of electrical testing including, but not limited to, protection relays, circuit breakers, transformers and other substation equipment;

and training new engineers/technicians in relay testing, equipment testing and substation commissioning.

• Review specification and engineering drawings to understand the purpose and functionality of substation.
• Directly witness or perform critical tests such as DC Functional Trip Testing prior to energization and in-service.
• Direct crews as necessary during critical work junctures (final commissioning and through startup).
• Perform all electrical testing including but not limited to P&C control equipment.
• Demonstrate ability to service newly designed and experimental equipment, which has not been seen before, and instill confidence in the customer.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with customers; provide scheduling and meet financial requirements of clients.
• Manage resources and services required to install electrical equipment.
• Demonstrate safety consciousness in equipment handling, electrical and electronic procedures, and the unique situations encountered at diverse work sites.
• Maintain all service equipment, test equipment, and tools in good working condition and maintain sufficient inventory to respond to standard calls.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (electrical, mechanical or engineering technology) is required.
• BSEE or BSEET from an accredited institution is preferred.
• 7–10 years with capabilities in the following areas is preferred:

• In-depth understanding of three-phase power systems.
• In-depth understanding of protection and control schemes and implementation.
• In-depth experience utilizing relay test sets SEL, GE, Beckwith, ABB, Basler, etc. and various manufacturers of electromechanical relays.
• In-depth understanding of equipment testing – circuit breakers, transformers, circuit switchers, MOABS, CTs, PTs, batteries and chargers, transfer switches, line tuners, wave traps, carrier relays, etc.
• In-depth experience with PQ measurements.
• Experience leading crews to test and commission new and modified substations.
• Experience with rotating machinery, including generators and excitation systems.
• Experience testing previously programmed RTUs locally and remotely to system operators.
• Experience with SCADA, RTU, and DFR systems.
• Experience with AutoCAD is also desired.

Ability to travel up to 25%. Possess and maintain a valid and unrestricted driver’s license.

• Knowledge of programming and testing protection relays from GE, SEL, ALSTOM, SCHNEIDER, SIEMENS, and ABB.
• Ability to develop programming macros for use in automated relay testing.
• Ability to understand AC and DC elementary diagrams, wiring diagrams and one-line drawings to develop testing requirements and procedures.
• Develop standard testing documentation, training procedures and maintain all project documentation including certifications and calibration records.
• Candidate should be able to obtain NICET certification or equivalent.
• Diverse skill set with the ability to work independently.
• Will act as technical lead on projects and guide lower-level engineers/technicians.
• Can also serve as Commissioning Engineer on projects.

Possess and maintain a valid and unrestricted driver’s license. Ability to travel up to 25%.