Vacancy Number: 27163
Category: Engineering - Other
Job Type: Full-time
The Transmission and Distribution Delivery department in ESB Engineering & Major Projects is the centre of engineering design and project delivery for ESB’s Transmission & Distribution deliverables, as well as providing consultancy services in Transmission and Distribution technology for external clients.
The Commissioning & SCS Teams in Transmission & Distribution Delivery department provide a highly technical commissioning service for both domestic and international clients. This involves the verification that the HV Substation equipment is in a state so that a declaration of fitness certificate may be issued to the System Controller confirming that the equipment is fit for connection to the relevant High Voltage system.
The Senior Commissioning Engineer will use their experience in Commissioning High voltage projects to deliver multi discipline projects and lead the development of commissioning standards and procedures, to modern international-best-practice. The Senior Commissioning Engineer will coordinate with various teams across Transmission & Distribution Delivery to optimize the delivery of High Voltage projects.

• Work with design specialists to resolve recurring technical issues and provide relevant training where required as well as manage quality of pre-commissioning activities to drive a quality culture within E&MP.
• Lead complex commissioning projects in high voltage substations, ensuring equipment meets all technical requirements before going into service.
• Perform and assess all on site testing associated with High Voltage Commissioning
• Provide technical support, training, and advice to existing and new members of the commissioning & Design teams to develop their competency, leading mentor projects in process.
• Contribute to the development of work instructions and departmental procedures which are used by the wider commissioning team.
• Provide technical experience to review internal and contract designs, input and review de-commissioning documents and provide any technical advice required.
• Lead fault investigations, carry out detailed analysis and provide recommendations for improvement.