Commissioning Engineer Lead

Commissioning Engineer Lead Offshore required for a major Offshore Wind Farm Developer based in England.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage commissioning activities within HSE, QA/QC, project, contractors and Operations & Maintenance (O&M) guidelines / requirements. Preparation and review of commissioning procedures and RAMS. Participate in HAZOP and HAZID studies.
• Plan, organise, monitor and support site activities to ensure safe, full and effective use is always made of resources and construction of the project(s) is achieved within budget and in accordance with Company and/or client policies and procedures. A key part of this role will be the integration of ABB SCADA control systems with the operator control and trading platforms.
• Lead and manage the teams of engineers, supervisors, back offices and technicians to ensure a high level of motivation and efficiency. manage and allocate tasks to commissioning teams including contractors.
• Plan and execute the commissioning activities for the whole onshore and the offshore sub-station transmission equipment including the export cables and also the pre-commissioning onshore at the construction / assembly yard.
• Manage the Project team and individual performance ensuring all training and development needs are identified and fulfilled and any wellbeing or performance issues dealt with promptly according to established procedures.
• Represent Clients and the JV Project at local level ensuring all enquiries/complaints are handled in the appropriate manner and a positive image of the companies are maintained at all times.

Requirements

• Relevant technical education, for example an HNC/HND in engineering (ideally electrical engineering) or equivalent.
• Thrive on working in a management role and have prior experience of coordinating commissioning activities and managing the associated tasks.
• 5 yrs + experience of offshore wind farm construction, commissioning and/or operations in UK.
• Ideally, have previously worked as an electrical engineer or senior authorised person at least 132KV.
• Strong personal drive and a robust sense of quality and professionalism.
• Valid UK working rights.