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