RWE Renewables UK Management Ltd.
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent
As the lead Commissioning Manager you will have overall responsibility for the development and implementation of the project Commissioning Strategy and ensuring technical governance, quality and fitness for energisation of the installed plant and apparatus. You will provide strong leadership to the commissioning team, effectively communicating with the rest of the project team, package managers and suppliers acting as the main point of contact for all matters relating to the commissioning in the project. Ensure that the commissioning strategy is fully implemented and that all necessary processes and resources are available to deliver the offshore wind farm project into commercial operation whilst ensuring that safety is the number one priority.
The role requires experience of managing interfaces, test & conformance standards and work planning with a high level of technical understanding e.g. HVDC, HV Substations, HV Networks and Wind Turbine Generators to efficiently resolve the complex problems that can occur with these assets. Experience of windfarms, offshore logistics and Grid Compliance would be advantageous.
The Commissioning Package Manager will be responsible for:
1. The strategic planning and delivery of the commissioning package across the project
2. Developing commissioning processes and systems that focus on LCOE and are transferable across projects
3. Management and mitigation of health, safety and environmental risks associated with the commissioning package
4. Recruitment and management of a multidisciplinary team of technical staff
5. The role of Responsible Manager under the Safety Rules prior to full handover to O&M
6. Budgetary development, monitoring, and control of the commissioning budget and contract staff
7. Management of the overall quality levels and fitness for service of the installed plant and apparatus
8. Effective risk management of the commissioning package
9. Stakeholder management, accurate forecasting and reporting
10. Provision of technical expertise to the project during all phases of the project
11. Ensuring the wind farm is commissioned to programme and optimised for maximising production
12. Management of programme interface risks to minimise risk of contractor claims for time and/or cost
13. Working with the project packages to manage commissioning across package/contract interfaces
14. Develop the HV System Control Operational Philosophy, Master Commissioning Document List, Procedures and work management system
15. Managing commissioning interfaces between the Grid, OFTO System and the Windfarm Assets and together with the team develop appropriate controls & solutions for commissioning of assets
16. Reporting to Team Lead Commissioning Management (Line Function) & Senior Project Manager (Project)
17. Adding value to the line function, sharing best practice and supporting the wider team of Commissioning Managers
You will have
18. Demonstratable experience in leading and management of teams and interface to senior level is required with the ability to work, manage teams and manage the decision making process under pressure and to tight deadlines
19. Proven expertise at senior level in commissioning, construction or design of substations, transmission lines or power plants
20. Knowledge of specification, design, maintenance, construction and commissioning of electrical and mechanical plant apparatus, and control & protection equipment on transmission networks
21. Experience of HVDC, HV/LV plant, protection systems and network operations
22. Proven track record in commissioning management, electrical systems project management, offshore and/or windfarm environment
23. Understanding of HV Safety Rules
24. Good knowledge of current Health, Safety and Environmental regulations
25. Excellent communication skills at all levels
26. Experience of marine safety and logistics
27. Qualifications to a degree level in an engineering discipline or equivalent