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Aventa

WTG HV Senior Authorised Person H/F

Permanent

As soon as possible

Based on experience

Role Definition

Job purpose :

Ensure Electrical Safety on Site is well managed. Identify, apply, manage and remove isolations on 66kV equipment mainly installed inside WTG foundations. Operation of OSS 66kV equipment is optional. Participate in Hot Commissioning and 1 st Energizations of Electrical Network components. In control of the electrical installation during work activities. Must ensure safe execution of work activities on project’s electrical system. Witness contractor’s commissioning activities on 66kV equipment. Perform functional checks, pre/post energization inspections, apply and remove LOTO

Key Responsibilities & Tasks

  • Perform power system operations and maintenance

  • Investigate faults on site and informing the Control Engineer

  • Develop strong and positive electrical QHSE culture

  • Ensure safe switching, operation of plant and equipment, incl. execution of work in accordance with established Electrical Safety Rules

  • Act as Chargé de Consignation , Senior Authorized Person

  • Prepare and review electrical switching protocols

  • Execute Electrical switching operations in coordination with Control Engineers and MCC, apply and remove LOTO

  • Perform basic electrical equipment maintenance

  • Supervise and witness 3rd parties 66kV commissioning activities

  • Ensure that commissioning works is acc. established procedures, contract and project requirements in terms of HSE, quality, planning and budget

  • Insist for zero harm HSE policy on a daily basis

  • Witness and oversee commissioning works to demonstrate equipment supplied by Contractors provides functionalities and operation acc.to contract requirements and operational manuals

  • Implement technical department best practices for commissioning scope

  • Report commissioning progress and participate in commissioning meetings

  • Advise on human resources, services and tools required to perform the work are identified and mobilized in due time by Contractors

  • Monitor 66kV electrical operational related activities to ensure safety

  • Prepare, review & comment RAMS and other relevant HSE, Electrical Safety and Commissioning documentation

  • Capture and transfer commissioning experience into Asset Operations

  • Issue and manage Electrical Safety and Commissioning Documentation

  • Acts as a mentor to junior SAPs and O&M technicians supporting their development in HV switching operations

  • Execute and control switching operations for safe and efficient network operation and work activities

  • Act as an Electrical Safety Officer, responsible Senior Authorized Person for final decision on switching activities

  • Prepare, attend, lead and record toolbox talks and/or asset inductions

  • Review and comment FAT, HAT, SAT, SIT procedures

  • Attend, coordinate and execute FAT, HAT, SAT, SIT

  • Perform site walk-downs, pre-energization, post-energization, Electrical safety audits and random inspections of project’s Electrical Network equipment

  • Issue inspection-, walk-down-, Daily Progress- Reports

  • Review and comment Test reports, Checklists and related commissioning documentation

  • Ensure outstanding work is executed and quality issues are reported

  • Register, review and supervise resolution of Punch List items (Non-Conformance, major or minor punch items)

  • When required, escalate technical topics to Commissioning Engineers

  • Escalate all decisions related to commissioning quality/delay/cost impacts to the MV/HV Engineers

  • Review of PTWs and RAMS related to work on 66kV systems

  • Shadow contractor’s commissioning team during 1st Energization and follow-up de/energizations

  • Prepare, review, comment and execute HV/MV switching schedules

  • Perform 66kV switching activities and operate 66kV equipment

  • Apply and remove LOTO and work acc.to Mechanical and Electrical Safety Rules

  • Act as an Employer on-site representative

  • Prepare end of shift handover report

  • Assist commissioning team with cross package activities

  • Transfer equipment from CTV to assets

  • Ad-hoc tasks (both onshore and offshore)

  • Prepare and facilitate handover of the Works between installation, commissioning and O&M

  • Capture lessons learnt

  • Perform general maintenance and inspections of 66kV systems

  • Assist O&M when required

Report :

Reporting to Wind Farm Commissioning Manager and Lead-SAP

Qualification

  • Strong experience in High Voltage network and equipment operation and in particular WTG switchgears

  • Qualified and authorised to operate equipment up to 66kV or more

  • Excellent understanding of Interlockings, Control and Protection systems

  • Previous Experience as Senior Authorised Person up to 66kV or Commissioning experience of network and systems up to 66kV

  • Previous experience as HV SAP or HV Commissioning Engineer on offshore wind farm is an advantage

  • Previous experience on operation or commissioning of 8VM1 Air Insulated Switchgear is an advantage

  • Able to create excellent results through teamwork and develop good relationships with colleagues and external business partners.

  • Able to speak, read and write English fluently, French is an advantage.

  • GWO – WaH, FF, FA, SS, MH

  • Medical certificate to work offshore

  • HTB acc.to NF C18-510 (can be obtained after contract signature but before start of work)