Job Description
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!
