Role: Commissioning Engineer (Substation)
Key Responsibilities
1. Commissioning Planning & Leadership
- Ensure commissioning and startup activities for HV substation systems.
- Develop commissioning plans including schedules, manpower allocation, resource requirements, and budgets.
- Ensure commissioning procedures follow industry standards and project specifications.
- Drive continuous improvement in testing, safety, and quality practices.
2. Technical Execution
- Oversee system inspections, functional tests, performance tests, and system energization.
- Manage Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).
- Troubleshoot technical issues and coordinate resolutions with engineering teams.
- Verify the performance of equipment including switchgear, transformers, protection systems, SCADA, and communication systems.
3. Documentation & Compliance
- Maintain accurate commissioning documentation including test reports, checklists, logs, and approvals.
- Ensure all works comply with utility requirements, local regulations, and internal quality standards.
- Prepare final commissioning reports and handover packages.
4. Stakeholder Coordination
- Liaise with contractors, consultants, utility providers, and project teams to ensure smooth project execution.
- Conduct commissioning meetings, provide progress updates, and highlight risks or issues.
- Facilitate official signoff and system acceptance with clients and authorities.
5. Safety & Risk Management
- Enforce safe work practices during testing and energization.
- Conduct safety assessments, risk evaluations, and method statement reviews.
- Ensure all personnel follow electrical safety procedures.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering related engineering discipline.
- Professional certification in testing/commissioning is an added advantage.
Experience
- Typically 3 8 years experience in HV substation commissioning.
- Strong background in testing protection relays, SCADA integration, transformers, HV switchgear, and associated systems.
- Experience working on utility, industrial, or largescale infrastructure power projects.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong technical troubleshooting ability.
- Excellent documentation and reporting skills.
- Familiarity with electrical test instruments and power system standards.
- Strong communication and coordination skills.
