Project Commissioning Lead

Global Energy Client
12 month initial contract
Outside IR35
Remote - Occasional onsite meetings across UK.

We are seeking an experienced Project Commissioning Manager or Lead Commissioning Engineer to join our global Energy client. You will be part of our Grid Integration business, specifically within the Grid & Power Quality Solutions and Service team. Your role will involve implementing and managing commissioning procedures, delivering commissioning projects, ensuring projects are commissioned safely, within the specified time frame, and according to project specifications.
Responsibilities:

• Manage the commissioning for projects within the Transmission Substation and Wind Farm substation industries.
• Prepare the project commissioning documentation including schedule, inspection and test plan, test procedure, etc.
• Act as the single point of contact with the Project Commissioning team to coordinate commissioning activities and requirements with clients and third parties.
• Oversee and support pre-commissioning and commissioning activities for the substation projects.

Background:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in electrical engineering or a related field.
• Knowledge of Electrical Safety standards, policies, procedures, and practices.
• Experience in site commissioning management, including Safe Systems of Work, LV permits, and lock-out tag-out procedures.
• Experience planning and executing site commissioning activities (secondary injection, primary injection, functional testing, etc) for LV and HV equipment for substations up to 400kV.
• Understanding of offshore wind farm construction and commissioning phases and UK national grid procedures.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining, and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.