Manager - Testing & Commissioning - STATCOM Specialist
Listed on 2026-09-21
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Test Engineer, Systems Engineer, Automation & Mechatronics Engineer
Detailed Core ResponsibilitiesA Engineering Review
Review of STATCOM system documentation and provide input to engineering team based on experience
- Power circuit diagrams control philosophy protection settings Cooling auxiliary power amp and harmonic filter configuration Substation protection schemes PPC and SCADA systems Participating in FAT and control validation exercises
Verify installation quality of
- Voltage source converters VSC Cooling systems air liquid Control and protection panels Conduct pre-commissioning checks
- Documentation amp Readiness Civil Electrical Mechanical completion verification Auxiliary Power checks Control amp Protection System Readiness Communication amp PPC amp SCADA integration Safety amp Interlock checks Insulation grounding checks Grid interface readiness
Coordinate stepwise energization
- Control power Auxiliary systems Converter power Validate STATCOM operating modes
- Voltage control Reactive power control PF control Validate interlocks and protection functions
Support and execution
- Dynamic reactive response tests Step response and voltage recovery tests Harmonic measurement and filtering verification Interface with grid operator during acceptance testing Validate coordination with other reactive devices inverters
Prepare commissioning and performance test reports Support COD and reliability run Train O amp M personnel on STATCOM operation and alarms Testing Commissioning amp Troubleshooting Responsible for commissioning dynamic performance testing and grid-compliance validation of STATCOM systems in accordance with IEC 61954 IEC 62477-1 IEC 61000 series IEC 61850 any other relevant standards Key Tests Converter functional tests and gating checks Protection system validation Harmonic performance measurement Cooling system performance under load Key Troubleshooting Scope Converter trips due to grid disturbances Control instability or hunting Cooling failures cause deration Communication faults with PPC or SCADA Harmonic limit exceedances
Key Competencies amp Skills- In-depth knowledge of FACTS and power electronics Understanding voltage stability and reactive power control Experience with dynamic grid testing Strong analytical and system-level troubleshooting ability
Bachelor s Degree Electrical / Power Engineering. 12 15 years commissioning experience with STATCOM systems. OEM commissioning experience is highly desirable.
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