Vacancy Type

Contract

Location

London/WFH

Our reference

4281

Rate

Negotiable

Start date

ASAP

Role Description

Experienced Offshore Commissioning Manager required to work on an exciting new carbon capture project on behalf of our client, a leading offshore oil & gas design, engineering & construction contractor based in London.

Candidates must be experienced in the commissioning of offshore substations, oil & gas facilities, or high-voltage power systems.

Responsibilities:

1. Commissioning Planning and Strategy

• Develop and implement the Commissioning Plan, schedule, effort and Commissioning Execution Strategy.

• Define commissioning phases (pre-commissioning, commissioning, energization, and handover).

• Ensure compliance with technical standards 

2. Team Supervision and Coordination, leading commissioning team and coordinate with the other project functions, HV Equipment Vendors and client.

3. Commissioning Execution

• Supervise functional testing of key equipment:

• HVAC transformers

• GIS (Gas Insulated Switchgear)

• Protection and SCADA systems

• Power electronics and grid interface

• Manage troubleshooting and issue resolution during commissioning.

• Coordinate the safe energization of the substation.

4. HSE & Quality Compliance

• Ensure all commissioning activities comply with HSE best practices.

• Verify that all tests meet project specifications and client requirements.

5. Stakeholder and Client Interface

• Maintain effective communication with the client and System Operator.

• Prepare final handover documentation (as-built records, commissioning reports, and punch list closure).

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Technical Background: Electrical, Energy, or Automation Engineering.

• Technical Knowledge: High-voltage AC systems, SCADA and protection systems, Industrial automation, IEC, DNV, and Grid Code standards

• Certifications as required 

Job Details:

Start date: ASAP

Contract duration: Ongoing

Rate: TBC - please contact us for further details

Location: SW London.  2 days per week remote working is possible.

All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. 

 

 
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