320kV Transmission Specialist

Note: Rotation Shift: 14/14 days Week 1: 12 hrs. /day (84 hrs./week) Week 2:12 hrs. /day (84 hrs. /week) Week 3 and 4 (0 hrs. /day / week) Duration: 2 years (with 6 months extension) Rates are all inclusive Requirements for 320kV Transmission Specialist: Appropriate electrical qualification and background related to the authorization scope. Several years of operation and commissioning experience within the field of high voltage electricity, offshore experience preferable Minimum 3 year of working experience within onshore substations systems Able to pass GWO and HUET with CA-EBS course (climbing gear person weight limit – 120kg/264lb ). Course paid by the Client, but will be deducted from final pay if contract is terminated by candidate/agency within 1 year Responsibilities Implementation of the client's Electrical Safety Rules on site, including the safe system of work Advise operationally on high voltage electrical installations to WTG, offshore substations and both HV submarine and onshore cables Oversee safe commissioning of grid connections, onshore substations and associated MV/HV/LV plant and equipment Oversee all MV/HV/LV electrical operational activities to ensure safety, security and integrity of the HV network Contribute to proactive management, good coordination and communication between all parties and that the process works effectively Coordinate MV/HV/LV commissioning activities through the project construction stages Tasks Ensure compliancy with and managing of Client's Electrical Safety Rules Safety coordination in electrical matters Act as senior authorized person Carry out Switching Operations and Lock Out/ Tag out on LV and HV equipment Outage management and network control in collaboration with the Control Engineers Update MV/HV/LV schematic diagrams Inspect work sites and perform site safety inspections and auditing for electrical matters Coordinate with the Lead Commissioning Project Manager to ensure that accurate updates are distributed to the Project Management Manage and coordinate HV/MV/LV commissioning activities Coordinate with National Grid and attend commissioning panel meetings Prepare and check high voltage switching schedules Check method statements for electrical matters Implement and provide training programs for relevant staff according to the rules Provide technical and engineering advice to working parties for electrical matters Assist different departments when required Attendance at FAT and SAT tests if required Deliverables Input to the project commissioning management manual and related documents (including pre-commissioning and commissioning quality plans) Participation in different audits Reports from FAT & SAT on the different high voltage equipments Onsite check of switching programs Participation in the planning of resource and work activities Participation in authorizations and assessments of new candidates Deliver inputs to the design phase of the project on technical aspects Decision authority / Responsibility Say in relation to MV/HV switching and isolations Issue of Client's Electrical Safety Rules safety rules documents Management of electrical safety to work onsite