HVDC Construction & Commissioning Manager
Posted on:
7 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description Summary
The HVDC Construction and Commissioning Manager is responsible for planning coordinating and leading all site construction installation testing and commissioning activities for High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) projects. This role ensures that project execution is delivered safely on schedule within budget and in compliance with technical specifications quality standards and contractual requirements.Job Description
Construction Management
- Support on-site construction activities for HVDC converter stations substations cable systems and associated infrastructure with primary responsibility of managing commissioning.
- Coordinate site managers subcontractors and suppliers to achieve commissioning milestones.
- Oversee installation of major equipment such as converters transformers valves reactors GIS/AIS equipment cooling systems and control/protection systems.
Technical Leadership
- Oversee commissioning of HVDC converter systems transformers valves switchgear smoothing reactors cooling systems AC/DC yard equipment and control/protection systems.
- Lead troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for issues encountered during testing and energization.
- Ensure technical compliance with design documents grid code requirements contractual specifications and industry standards.
- Support engineering teams in resolving design changes non-conformances and site technical queries.
Commissioning Management
- Plan and manage pre-commissioning commissioning energization and performance testing activities for HVDC systems.
- Coordinate system integration and interface testing between electrical control protection telecom and SCADA systems.
- Ensure commissioning procedures test protocols and acceptance criteria are developed reviewed and approved.
- Lead troubleshooting and resolution of technical issues during testing and energization.
- Support handover of commissioned systems to the client and operations team.
Environment Health & Safety (EHS) and Quality
- Promote and enforce a strong safety culture across all site activities.
- Ensure compliance with EHS regulations permit-to-work systems lockout/tagout procedures and project-specific safety requirements.
- Ensure all construction and commissioning work meets applicable quality standards codes and contractual obligations.
Stakeholder Coordination and Reporting
- Serve as the main point of contact for commissioning-related matters with the client project management OEMs and grid operators.
- Participate in progress reviews readiness assessments and milestone meetings.
- Report commissioning progress issues risks and recovery plans to project leadership.
- Support final acceptance testing handover and project closeout activities.
Documentation and Compliance
- Ensure site documentation is complete and up to date including inspection records test reports punch lists and as-built documentation.
- Verify compliance with grid codes customer specifications and applicable international standards.
- Support factory acceptance tests (FAT) site acceptance tests (SAT) and final project documentation closure.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree inElectrical Engineering Power Engineering or a related technical discipline.
- Extensive experience inHVDC substations power transmission or large utility-scale electrical infrastructure projects.
- Strong experience in bothconstruction managementandcommissioningof high-voltage electrical systems.
- Proven knowledge of converter stations protection and control systems testing procedures and energization processes.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience managing large complex EPC or turnkey HVDC projects.
- Knowledge of LCC and/or VSC HVDC technologies.
- Experience working with multinational teams contractors and clients across multiple geographies.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings specifications and commissioning procedures.
Typical Experience Profile
- 10 years of experience in power transmission substation or HVDC projects
- 5 years in a site leadership construction management or commissioning leadership role
- Demonstrated experience with high-voltage equipment installation testing and energization
Working Conditions
- Site based role
- Work may involve remote project locations outage windows and high-pressure commissioning periods
- Availability for field troubleshooting and critical milestone support is necessary
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
Required Experience:
Manager
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