Commissioning Engineer

5 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom GRIDSERVE Full time

Job Summary

GRIDSERVE is seeking a highly skilled Commissioning Engineer to support the delivery of HV/LV commissioning activities for industrial & commercial battery & hybrid systems and Electric Forecourt, including solar generation and electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, throughout the UK.

Main Responsibilities

  • Oversee project commissioning schedules and maintain commissioning logs to ensure timely and efficient project delivery.
  • Liaise with contractors and subcontractors to coordinate pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.
  • Manage area control permits for site access as required to ensure safe and secure working environments.
  • Contribute to commissioning meetings and weekly commissioning activities with contractors and clients to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
  • Work closely with the project, engineering, and construction teams to ensure quality inspection and test plans are completed to the highest standards.
  • Contribute to commissioning plans to ensure they are compliant with external regulatory bodies and industry standards.
  • Train and upskill best practice commissioning activities to ensure continuous improvement and excellence.
  • Report progress on all commissioning activities both internally and externally to stakeholders.
  • Witness site acceptance tests, authorized person tests, and review and control HV and LV commissioning switching schedules to ensure safe coordination of activities.
  • Responsible for the commissioning of HV components, including protective devices, relays, CTs, VTs, switchgear, RMUs, transformers, substations, and ancillary equipment.
  • Responsible for G99/G100 commissioning activities, ensuring accurate coordination and successful connection of the project in line with targeted dates.
  • Sign off on completion of commissioned activities as per manufacturers' processes for successful handover to the O&M team.
  • Coordinate contractors to ensure that all commissioning snags are closed out in a timely manner.
  • Review commissioning documentation and collect information for the client handover pack.
  • Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and business ethics codes, including anti-bribery policy and Environmental and Quality Management System, compliant with ISO standards.

Requirements

  • Electrical network commissioning experience on renewables and utility-scale projects.
  • Supervising engineers in electrical substation environments.
  • Experience of undertaking all commissioning activities on utility-scale projects, including setup, management of, and execution of the commissioning plan for the project.

Desirable Skills and Abilities

  • Knowledge of electrical testing and commissioning practices, including switchgear installations.
  • Good working knowledge of renewable technologies, including battery storage.
  • Good understanding of major electrical equipment, such as switchgear, relays, CTs, VTs, RMUs, transformers, SCADA, substations, and ancillary equipment.
  • Ability to troubleshoot electrical systems within utility/PV projects.
  • Ability to compile, verify, and sign off on testing and commissioning documentation.
  • Ability to plan, author, and execute a commissioning process, including commissioning switching schedules.
  • In-depth knowledge and understanding of electrical safety and competency required for electrical switching operations.
  • Working knowledge of SMSTS, IOSH, or another equivalent H&S certificate (NEBOSH).
  • Good organizational skills with the ability to manage time effectively between multiple technically demanding projects.
  • Effective communication and organization with the ability to work effectively with multiple installers and suppliers.
  • Attention to detail and excellent problem-solving skills.
  • Working knowledge of MS Office, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Required Qualifications and Certifications

  • HNC/HND or an equivalent level of qualification within Electrical Engineering.
  • Authorized person status from previous work.
  • Full UK driving license.


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