Commissioning Engineer

Duties and Responsibilities:
Execute and/or supervise through internal and external stakeholders, all the activities and tests related to commissioning of the plant in compliance with the approved Commissioning Plan, protocols and procedures and ensure that warranty conditions and suppliers obligations are fulfilled.
Supervise the tests and commissioning activities of the park internal MV grid, support and/or execute all MV switching activities.
Supervise the tests and commissioning activities of grid connection and substations including grid compliance tests (Active power, reactive power, voltage, and frequency test).
Troubleshoot the systems during the commissioning stage to bring the plant to operation in phase with the commissioning schedule.
Supervise the execution to the Provisional Acceptance Tests (Performance guarantee test).
Participate and provide support to the preparation & review of project specific Inspection and Test Plans.
Review test and commissioning protocols/ procedures submitted by original equipment manufacturers, product suppliers and system integrators.
Participate in design reviews to ensure that constraints from commissioning have been properly considered in the design package.
Interface with internal and external stakeholders of the project including Construction, H&S and Quality to ensure the commissioning activities are completed safely and under the resource and timeline constraints of the project.
Ensure all commissioning related Tests, Reports and Checklists are performed, in accordance with the Quality Plan/ Commissioning Plan, signed, filled, and filed.
Report commissioning activities to the Commissioning Manager of the project. and provide reliable redline drawings and configurations for As-Built implementation.
In addition to the duties mentioned above, the job holder is required to carry out other duties that are in essence part of his area of activity, according to his knowledge and abilities.

Qualifications & Experience:
Bachelors' Degree in Electrical Engineering.
Minimum 5 years’ experience in commissioning field.
Read and interpret complex electrical diagrams and schematics is essential.
Experience with Insulation resistance test and related instrumentation and procedure (from 1KV to 10kV).
Experience with Earth Testing, Step and Touch Potential Tests and continuity tests.
Experience with MV cable withstand test (VLF test).
Experience with MV/HV energization procedure.
Experience with MV (fixed and withdrawable) switchgear manoeuvre.
Experience in cable fault locating.
Experienced in LOTO procedure.
Knowledge on configuring protection relays.
Knowledge to operate testing kits like primary and secondary injection kit, HV voltage test kit Testing experience of HV protection relays, HV breakers and Transmission line.
Knowledge on PV and battery systems testing and commissioning standards.
Knowledge of SCADA systems from different technologies and manufacturers is nice to have.

Desirable Attributes:
Able to work both independently and in a team
Fluent English - oral and written.
Experience of working within international teams.
Open-minded and flexible.
Possess a strong drive and have sharp analytical.
Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
Capable of independent decision-making.
Detailed-orientated approach.
Office package and advance Ms Excel knowledge is a must.
Willing to frequent travel to construction sites in Europe and Africa.
Willing to work under pressure.