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Airswift is looking for a Substation Commissioning Manager to join one of our major clients in Concord, NC, for a 1-year assignment. This person will be responsible for the leading the testing and commissioning of electrical equipment within an electrical substation or generator plant; performing and directing all aspects of electrical testing including, but not limited to, protection relays, circuit breakers, transformers and other substation equipment; and training new engineers/technicians in relay testing, equipment testing and substation commissioning.
Job Responsibility:
Review specification and engineering drawings to understand the purpose and functionality of substation
Directly witness or perform critical tests such as DC Functional Trip Testing prior to energization and in-service
Direct crews as necessary during critical work junctures (final commissioning and through startup)
Perform all electrical testing including but not limited to P&C control equipment
Demonstrate ability to service newly designed and experimental equipment, which has not been seen before, and instill confidence in the customer
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with customers, can provide scheduling and meet financial requirements of clients
Management of resources and services required to install electrical equipment
Demonstrate safety consciousness in equipment handling, electrical and electronic procedures, and the unique situations encountered at diverse work sites
Maintain all service equipment including all test equipment, tools issued to meet specifications including ISO requirements, etc. in good working condition and maintain sufficient inventory to respond to standard calls
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with customers, demonstrates an awareness of customer needs, preferences, and time and financial constraints
Proven customer service, sales ability, and ability to handle irate or difficult customers and gain satisfaction
Assists in the development of estimates for client proposals
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering (electrical, mechanical or engineering technology) is required
BSEE or BSEET from an accredited institution is preferred
7-10 years with capabilities in below areas is preferred
In-depth understanding of three-phase power systems
In-depth understanding of protection and control schemes and implementation
In-depth experience utilizing relay test sets SEL, GE, Beckwith, ABB, Basler, etc. and various manufacturers of electromechanical relays
In-depth understanding of equipment testing - circuit breakers, transformers, circuit switchers, MOABS, CTs, PTs, batteries and chargers, transfer switches, line tuners, wave traps, carrier relays, etc.
In-depth experience with PQ measurements
Experience leading crews to test and commission new and modified substations
Experience with rotating machinery, including generators and excitation systems
Experience testing previously programmed RTUs locally and remotely to system operators
Experience with SCADA, RTU, and DFR systems
Experience with AutoCAD is also desired
Ability to travel up to 25%
Possess and maintain a valid and unrestricted driver’s license
Nice to have:
Knowledge of programming and testing protection relays from GE, SEL, ALSTOM, SCHNEIDER, SIEMENS, and ABB
Ability to develop programming macros for use in automated relay testing
Ability to understand AC and DC elementary diagrams, wiring diagrams and one-line drawings for the purpose of understanding system operation and developing testing requirements and procedures
Develop standard testing documentation, training procedures and maintain all project documentation including certifications and calibration records
Candidate should be able to obtain NICET certification or equivalent
Diverse skill set with the ability to work independently
Will act as technical lead on projects and guide lower-level engineers/technicians
Could also act as Commissioning Engineer on projects