Transmission Specialist - 320kV Senior Authorized ...
Orion Group - New York City, NY
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Job Title: 320kV Transmission SpecialistJob Description:Responsible for planning, administration, management, preparation, and execution of electrical works.Key Responsibilities / Tasks / DeliverablesResponsibilities:Implementation of Electrical Safety Rules on site, including the safe system of work.Advise operationally on high voltage electrical installations to WTG, offshore substations, and both HV submarine and onshore cables.Oversee safe commissioning of grid connections, onshore substations, and associated MV/HV/LV plant and equipment.Oversee all MV/HV/LV electrical operational activities to ensure safety, security, and integrity of the HV network.Contribute to proactive management, good coordination, and communication between all parties to ensure the process works effectively.Coordinate MV/HV/LV commissioning activities through the project construction stages.Tasks:Ensure compliance with and management of Electrical Safety Rules.Safety coordination in electrical matters.Act as senior authorized person.Carry out Switching Operations and Lock Out/Tag Out on LV and HV equipment.Outage management and network control in collaboration with the Control Engineers.Update MV/HV/LV schematic diagrams.Inspect work sites and perform site safety inspections and audits for electrical matters.Coordinate with the Lead Commissioning Project Manager to ensure that accurate updates are distributed to the Project Management team.Manage and coordinate HV/MV/LV commissioning activities.Coordinate with National Grid and attend commissioning panel meetings.Prepare and check high voltage switching schedules.Check method statements for electrical matters.Implement and provide training programs for relevant staff according to the rules.Provide technical and engineering advice to working parties for electrical matters.Attend FAT and SAT tests if required.Deliverables:Input to the project commissioning management manual and related documents (including pre-commissioning and commissioning quality plans).Participation in various audits.Reports from FAT & SAT on different high voltage equipment.Onsite check of switching programs.Participation in the planning of resource and work activities.Participation in authorizations and assessments of new candidates.Provide input to the design phase of the project on technical aspects.Decision Authority / Responsibility:Decision-making authority related to MV/HV switching and isolations.Issuance of Electrical Safety Rules documents.Management of electrical safety for on-site work.Requirements:Appropriate electrical qualification and background related to the authorization scope.Several years of operation and commissioning experience within the field of high voltage electricity; offshore experience preferred.Minimum of 3 years of experience working within onshore substation systems.Ability to pass GWO and HUET with CA-EBS course (climbing gear person weight limit: 120kg/264lb). Course cost covered, but will be deducted from final pay if the contract is terminated by the candidate/agency within 1 year.Our role in supporting diversity and inclusionAs an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.
Created: 2024-11-09