Onshore Commissioning Lead

2 weeks ago

Edinburgh, United Kingdom Inch Cape Offshore Limited Full time

**Is this your chance to join the team constructing one of Scotland's largest offshore wind farms?**

**Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm**

Inch Cape is a 1080MW offshore wind farm situated 15km from the Angus coast in the North Sea. The power it generates will be transmitted 85 kilometres to a new substation at Cockenzie, in East Lothian from where it will enter the national transmission system. Inch Cape is a more than £3 billion infrastructure project that will make a significant contribution to the UK’s carbon emissions reduction targets. Once complete its 72 turbines will generate enough electricity to power almost half the homes in Scotland.

**Summary of Assignment**:
The Onshore Commissioning Lead Rep is responsible for monitoring all installation and commissioning activities during the Onshore Substation Construction and Commissioning phase at the Inch Cape Onshore Substation at Cockenzie. The Onshore Commissioning Lead Rep reports to the Wind Farm Commissioning Lead. The Onshore Commissioning Lead Rep will report progress of contractor activities against the programme.

**Responsibilities**
- Liaison with SEL Commissioning Lead to coordinate witnessing of Commissioning activities as identified within the SEL Inspection and Test Plans (ITP’s) and programme
- Provide a weekly report on progress of SEL Commissioning activities to Wind Farm Commissioning Lead and Substation Package Manager
- Participate and Lead on site Commissioning Meetings to coordinate the Commissioning scopes
- Attend Site Acceptance Tests on behalf of ICOL to ensure equipment is tested in line with ITP, relevant standards and in line with ICOL Employers Requirements
- Manage interface commissioning activities between SEL and ICOL equipment
- Liaison with SEL quality team to inspect and sign off punch list items
- Review relevant Contractor Commissioning Programmes and Commissioning documentation to confirm it meets the needs of Employers Requirements and relevant standards
- Manage and coordinate ICOL Commissioning resources to oversee activities
- Create operational instructions/guides on each item of equipment that can be used for the lifetime of the project
- Assist the relevant Package Engineers to answer TQ’s, review design, raise issues, provide guidance and advice from lessons learnt and previous experience
- Close collaboration with the Contractor Commissioning Teams and SAP Team to effectively produce and plan the Commissioning Switching Programmes to facilitate the first time Energisation of equipment and subsequent live Commissioning tests

**Skills**:

- Good communicator
- Familiar with standard office IT systems such as Microsoft
- Can lead and manage teams of people

**Knowledge**:

- 10 years Commissioning experience
- Extensive knowledge of Power Systems, equipment, SCADA and Protection Systems
- Previous experience working for or alongside Siemens Energy, National Grid or Scottish Power Transmission
- Previously held a similar position either for Client or Contractor
- Worked in High Voltage Substation up to 275 / 400kV and held Authorisations (minimum Competent Person)

**Qualifications**:

- Electrical apprenticeship and higher education in electrical systems
- BESC
- SHEA Power
- Client Contractor National Safety Group Passport
- CSCS
- TP141 (advantageous)

If you wish to make a big impact in renewables and being involved in this innovative project do not hesitate to apply.

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