Job Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will work on a national basis, providing technical support for maintenance activities and ensuring the development and implementation of standards.
Main Responsibilities:
* Evaluating site safety before engaging in commissioning or maintenance activities.
* Commissioning primary, secondary, and associated equipment forming part of transmission networks and power stations.
* Maintenance testing of protection relays and circuits.
* Verifying functional protection scheme designs and checking compliance with approved design standards.
* Responding promptly to critical system faults and mobilizing resources as needed.
* Conducting detailed fault investigations and providing specialist support to network operators.
Requirements:
* A third-level qualification or relevant work experience is essential.
* In-depth knowledge of operational procedures, substations, and/or power stations is required.
* A strong understanding of typical protection philosophies applied to power stations and transmission networks is necessary.
* Thorough knowledge of schematics, cubicle wiring, and functional testing techniques is essential.
* A proven track record of delivering commissioning/maintenance activities in live operational HV substations and/or power stations is required.
* Proficiency in omicron test equipment, particularly in developing test plans for protection relay testing, is expected.
* Comfortable using software applications required for communicating with various types of protection relays.
* A valid driver's license is necessary for frequent travel to sites.