Control Engineer

HV Control Engineer required for a major Offshore Wind Farm Developer in the Netherlands.

Responsibilities

This role is based on the Dutch Electrical Standards: NEN 3140 (LV) & NEN 3840 (HV).
Monitor & coordinate commissioning & operational activities for the overall project.
Ensure that the commissioning activities comply with the contract and project requirements in terms of HSSE, quality & planning
Ensure zero harm HSSE policy through involvement with the HSSE team on a daily basis.
Ensure that the Client's best practices are implemented in commissioning activities.
Contribute to proactive management, good coordination and communication between all parties.
Report commissioning progress and participate in commissioning meetings.
Ensure quality of commissioning works and documentation.
Communication with grid operator (Tennet) and other contractors.
Ensure windfarm production is always optimized to max power production.
Support O&M for various topic like control room setup.
Lead toolbox talks where needed.
Report to IV (Lead SAP) and keep close coordination on daily operations activities.
Close coordination with offshore SAPs for switching and other activities.
Interface with the national grid operator Tennet.
Review and comment on all relevant PTW and RAMS.
Act as the responsible SAP for final decisions on switching activities.
Monitor and authorize all remote switching operations on behalf of the project.
Prepare cross-package switching protocols.
Communication of all outages and activities affecting the stakeholders.
Coordinating Emergency Response with the stakeholders.
Coordination with operators of other systems and interconnection points before carrying out switching.
Monitoring of SCADA systems (signal testing).
Preparing method statements, switching protocols and switching orders when needed.
Responsible for SCADA monitoring, the handling of alarms and the identification of necessary measures.
General electrical systems troubleshooting with relevant stakeholders.
Coordinating with MCC before and after switching operations.
Monitoring of HV SCADA systems.
Maintaining day log of operational activities.
Handover and takeover of operational responsibility from the night shift team.
On-call duty after working hours for unexpected events.
Participate in various daily coordination calls.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in electrical engineering.
Strong experience as a Control Engineer and SAP.
Strong experience in switching operations and electrical systems.
Excellent understanding of electrical networks and C&P.
Experience in offshore windfarm commissioning or operations essential.
At least 5-years' experience in similar position.
Adaptable, and ready to work with an international team.
Ability to communicate proficiently in the English.
Should be able to perform advance tasks on MS Office.
Knowledge of the Dutch electrical standards is preferred: NEN
3140 & NEN
3840