Job Description Summary

Job Description

Role Summary

We are looking for an experienced Power Systems Commissioning & Test Engineer to work for a leading manufacturing company. Reporting directly to the Test & Trials Manager. You will be a key member of the Marine Power Test Facility engineering test and commissioning team.

Job Description

• Provide electrical leadership for the MPTF both maintaining existing power system facility infrastructure alongside new equipment / system installation commissioning and testing.
• Manage Safe systems of work as an HV Senior Authorised Person including permitting LOTO HV switching sanctions for test.
• Identify and propose improvements in processes tools and system solutions rolling out improvements when agreed with leadership team.

Essential Responsibilities

• To be competent and have a proven record of HV/LV plant and systems commissioning.
• To carry out switching operations and the operation of permit to work sanction to test and access limitation systems on large projects.
• Be competent to produce and maintain documentation to the required standards.
• Undertake installation and commissioning of cabling switchboards circuit breakers contactors transformers UPS systems generators and motors power conversion / converters ensuring the overall installation commissioning and test meets internal standards customer and all regulatory / safety requirements.
• Manage the upkeep and maintenance requirements of the facility and specific systems and equipment.
• To produce as commissioned tested and maintenance documentation in accordance with independently audited Company Quality and Safety Management Systems e.g. BS EN 18001 and Classification Societies e.g. Lloyds Register and DNV.
• Supervise test trials and control room operations in line with approved procedures and safe working practices.
• Establish and manage design documentation and drawings control as necessary.
• Working with site leadership and EHS manage safe systems of work risk assessments and method statements associated with electrical work and testing.
• Comply with all company and customer health and safety regulations.
• Supervise Permit and LOTO systems as a SAP at MPTF.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Degree or equivalent in electrical engineering or related subject.
• Electrical HV authorised & 5 years experience of managing safe systems of work
• Proven record of continuous professional development.
• Must have established record of sitework.
• Good communication skills written and verbal in English.
• Customer Focused
• Existing or the ability to obtain the higher levels of UK Security Clearance including SC Clearance and UK Eyes Only Clearance which are required for this role.

Desired Characteristics

• Experience of system integration working on multi-discipline projects
• On site commissioning of large projects.
• Electrical engineering in relevant industry (Marine Energy Renewables Oil & Gas etc.)
• Experience in integrated control schemes with PLCs HMI and Drives.
• Power generation and distribution.
• LV and MV variable speed drives and motors.
• Ability to multi-task on a variety of projects to strict time scales.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good report writing skills.
• Good personal organisational skills.
  

Willing to work extended hours during the week at weekends/holidays at critical times.

What We Offer

At GE Vernova we believe in rewarding excellence and supporting personal growth. You can expect:

• The opportunity to work on high-impact nationally significant programmes.
• Competitive salary and performance-based compensation.
• 26 days of annual leave UK bank holidays.
• Generous employer pension contribution.
• Private medical insurance life assurance and income protection.
• Flexible benefits platform so you can tailor your package.

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