Our client is seeking an Electrical High Voltage Commissioning Specialist to work within their facilities located in Rhode Island, USA for a 1-year assignment.
Job Responsibilities:
• Implementation of the Electrical Safety Rules on site, including the safe system of work
• Advise operationally on high voltage electrical installations to Wind Turbine Generators, offshore substations and both HV submarine and onshore cables
• Oversee safe commissioning of grid connections, onshore substations and associated MV/HV/LV plant and equipment
• Oversee all MV/HV/LV electrical operational activities to ensure the safety, security and integrity of the HV network
• Contribute to proactive management, good coordination and communication between all parties and that the process works effectively
• Coordinate MV/HV/LV commissioning activities through the project construction stages
• Input to the project commissioning management manual and related documents (including pre-commissioning and commissioning quality plans)
• Participation in different audits
• Reports from FAT & SAT on the different high-voltage equipment
• Onsite check of switching programs
• Participation in the planning of resource and work activities
• Participation in authorizations and assessments of new candidates
• Deliver inputs to the design phase of the project on technical aspects Ensure compliance with and management of Electrical Safety Rules
• Safety coordination in electrical matters
• Act as senior authorized person
• Outage management and network control in collaboration with the Control Engineers
• Update MV/HV/LV schematic diagrams
• Inspect work sites and perform site safety inspections and auditing for electrical matters
• Coordinate with the Lead Commissioning Project Manager to ensure that accurate updates are distributed to the Project Management
• Manage and coordinate HV/MV/LV commissioning activities
• Coordinate with National Grid and attend commissioning panel meetings
• Prepare and check high voltage switching schedules
• Check method statements for electrical matters
• Implement and provide training programs for relevant staff according to the rules
• Provide technical and engineering advice to working parties for electrical matters
• Assist different departments when required
• Attendance at FAT and SAT tests if required
Desired Education and Experience
• Appropriate electrical qualification and background related to the authorization scope.
• Several years of operation and commissioning experience within the field of high-voltage electricity
• Complete and up to date GWO courses and HUET with CA-EBS
• Minimum 1 year of working experience within substations systems