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Our client Scottish Power Renewables are currently recruiting for an ONSS Substation Electrical Engineer to join their team based in London or Glasgow on a contract basis initially. ideally for this role they are looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer with a background in substations with a minimum 275kv experience. For more information on this role see below:
Job Responsibility
Support the Package Manager in implementing the Safety Management System, Environmental Management System and Quality Management System
Comply with all relevant legislation including HSQE legislation, with a particular focus on CDM and the role of the Principal Contractor/Contractor
Monitor Civil, Electrical and Cable Site Works in accordance with client specifications, EA1N engineering specifications, Development Consent Order (DCO), British Standards, Euro Codes, and other Industry standards
Monitor the Contractors’ performance and ensure they are adhering to HSQE legislation and EA1N Management Systems
Manage the provision of electrical design data from various sources and especially MEQ, Exp Cab and system integration packages for input into the ONSS design
Lead the ONSS electrical scope of works (EHV, HV and LV) to ensure that electrical equipment is specified, designed, manufactured, tested, stored, delivered to site, installed and commissioned to meet project requirements and industry best practice
Ensure that all assessments, advice and recommendations are fully documented in accordance with all internal procedures and industry best practice
Maintain full awareness of the latest technical and commercial developments and identify suitable new technology and processes that has the potential to reduce cost and/or risk or improve safety
Review of contractor/manufacturer’s documentation to ensure it complies with project and business requirements and negotiation of required changes with the equipment supplier
Management of quality assurance/control inspections and witness key tests during the electrical equipment manufacturing stage e.g. factory acceptance tests according to the inspection and test plan
Ensure the successful installation of all equipment supplied under the ONSS civil and balance of plant contract
Support the project commissioning team to ensure the successful commissioning of all equipment supplied under the ONSS civil and balance of plant contract
Ensure lessons learnt regarding offshore wind farm development, construction and operation are captured and shared across the different projects
Attend meetings when required, including weekly progress meetings, Contractor’s Co-ordination meetings, and EA1N Project Manager co-ordination meetings
Attend site team monthly meetings
Assist the Package Manager by providing information for reports on a daily, weekly, monthly and ad hoc basis including progress, safety statistics, early warnings, and variations
Provide weekly, monthly and ad hoc reports required to document progress, issues, opportunities and risks
Requirements
Extensive knowledge and experience in substation EHV/HV/LV electrical equipment related to large scale offshore wind farms and related grid connections
Extensive experience in the area of Electrical and Grid Works related to offshore wind covering and/or transmission and generation projects related to system studies, system behaviours
Extensive experience in the engineering, procurement, and construction or operation of EHV/HV/LV equipment related to offshore wind covering: EHV/HV/LV Switchgear, Power transformers, Neutral Earthing Transformers/Reactors, Shunt Reactors/Capacitors, Reactive Power Compensation Equipment, Harmonic Filters, LVAC & LVDC systems
Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline with a higher level degree (e.g. MEng) desirable
Extensive experience designing and working in the transmission or networks sector
Pro-active and diligent approach
Extensive experience in dealing with health, safety and environmental legislation associated with construction, marine and offshore projects
Proven experience in delivery of electrical equipment design, procurement and installation works, including contract management, programme management, cost and risk control
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to influence and develop key project and business decisions
Excellent report writing, presentation skills and ability to summarize key parameters and drivers impacting the project and business
Ability to work, manage teams and manage decision making processes under pressure and to tight deadlines
Sound planning and analysis skills with the ability to look forward and see / anticipate problems and thereafter plan and implements mitigating solutions to negate the effect of such problems
Innovative and creative thinking
Excellent problem-solving skills – dealing with conflicting requirements
Tenacity, persistence and determination to succeed in overcoming obstacles
Flexibility to accept change and experience of leading others through change