Commissioning Engineer x2

Location: Scotland

Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for 2x Commissioning Engineers on a 9 month contract, based in Scotland.

Overview

Our Client is seeking 2 experienced Commissioning Engineers to support commissioning activities on a major transmission substation project in Scotland. Candidates will have proven experience working on 132kV, 220kV and 400kV transmission substations and possess a strong background in protection, control and commissioning activities within the transmission and distribution sector.

The successful candidates will be responsible for carrying out testing, inspection and commissioning of high-voltage electrical plant and protection systems, ensuring all equipment is commissioned safely and in accordance with project specifications and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

· Perform commissioning activities on 132kV, 220kV and 400kV transmission substations.

· Test and commission high-voltage plant and associated protection and control systems.

· Conduct Current Transformer (CT) and Voltage Transformer (VT) testing and verification.

· Carry out testing and checking of protection schemes, including Busbar Protection Systems.

· Perform interface testing of:

o Power Transformers

o Circuit Breakers (CBs)

o Reactors

o Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS)

· Execute Primary Injection Testing.

· Execute Secondary Injection Testing.

· Review commissioning documentation, test procedures and commissioning plans.

· Identify and resolve commissioning issues and defects.

· Ensure compliance with project commissioning procedures and safety requirements.

· Produce test records, commissioning reports and handover documentation.

· Liaise with commissioning managers, project engineers, protection engineers and client representatives.

· Support energisation and final handover activities.

Mandatory Requirements

· Proven experience commissioning 132kV, 220kV and/or 400kV transmission substations.

· Strong knowledge of protection and control systems within HV substations.

· Experience testing:

o CTs

o VTs

o Transformers

o Circuit Breakers

o Reactors

o GIS Equipment

· Experience performing:

o Primary Injection Testing

o Secondary Injection Testing

o Protection Scheme Testing

o Interface Testing

· Ability to read and interpret protection drawings, schematics and commissioning documentation.

· Strong understanding of transmission network commissioning processes.

· BESC / Persons Substations Certification.

· Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills.

· Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable Requirements

· National Grid Competencies.

· Competent Person Authorisation.

· IEC 61850 experience.

· Protection Relay Testing experience.

· Previous experience on major transmission infrastructure projects.

Key Skills

· HV Substation Commissioning

· Protection & Control Systems

· CT / VT Testing

· Busbar Protection Testing

· Transformer Testing

· Circuit Breaker Testing

· Reactor Testing

· GIS Commissioning

· Primary Injection Testing

· Secondary Injection Testing

· Interface Testing

· Fault Finding

· Energisation Support

· Transmission Networks (132kV / 220kV / 400kV)

Our Company

Rubicon Consulting is a Talent management consultancy which helps you to optimise business performance and competitive advantage by choosing the right people first time