Deputy Commissioning Manager

West Sussex, Surrey, Oxfordshire, Isle of Wight, Hampshire, East Sussex, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Kent  ‐ Onsite
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Description

One of our leading Renewable Energy clients is currently looking for a Deputy Commissioning Manager for an offshore wind farm asset in the UK.

The Deputy Commissioning Manager role will be a direct report to the Commissioning Manager and deputise when necessary. This is a key delivery role in driving the onshore and offshore commissioning works in a challenging project environment.

Principal Accountabilities:
  • Work alongside Package Managers and key supplier representatives to manage the Commissioning Activities for the HV Network and WTG's, driving the work packages forward to meet the project programme.
  • Supporting the strategic planning of all onshore/offshore commissioning activities right the way through to Grid Code compliance testing.
  • Assist the Commissioning Manager in training the seconded Operations and Maintenance Team to help deliver the key Commissioning milestones.
  • Ensure Asset Integrity of the HV Network and WTG's during the Commissioning phase.
  • Investigate and report on HV Network system events during the Commissioning phase.
  • Support the Commissioning Team as Technical Authority on all aspects of Wind Farm Commissioning.
  • Delivery of appropriate methodology and documentation for the Commissioning phase, including method statements, risk assessments, training plans, Commissioning Switching Programmes and Technical Reviews for Commissioning works.
  • Planning and coordinating daily activities between Subcontractors and the project Commissioning Team.
  • Deputise for the Commissioning Manager when required.
  • Team management including the provision of very clear documentation and directions to Commissioning Engineers and Technicians.
  • Programme Planning for Commissioning Works and Network Outages.
  • Provide Technical support to Control Room Operators.
  • Weekly/Monthly reporting on Progress and Issues.
  • Liaise with Engineering and Quality Departments.
  • Work Offshore when required.
Knowledge and Skills:
  • Proven Electrical Commissioning Lead/Deputy Commissioning Manager in a HV Substation/Cable/Wind Farm Environment.
  • Recent HV Network Commissioning experience.
  • Self-starting with the ability to see the Bigger Picture'.
  • Proven track record in managing multi-disciplined teams to achieve programme deliverables.
  • Understanding of HV Safety Rules, previous authorisation an advantage.
  • Electrical Engineering degree/HNC is an advantage.
  • All tickets required to work offshore-GWO Approved.
Start date
2017-04-01
Duration
12 months
From
Quanta Consultancy Services
Published at
23.03.2017
Project ID:
1311640
Contract type
Freelance
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