Secondary/Protection Commissioning Engineer

Job Ref: HP-2672

Merriwa, Australia
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Power Grids

Protection/Secondary Systems Commissioning Engineer - 500kV Transgrid Substation – NSW, Australia - $Excellent Day Rate - 12 Month Contract - April Start Date - 11 Days On & 3 Off Roster (10 Hour Days)


We're currently supporting a major Tier 1 delivery contractor on a 500kV transmission substation connection project in New South Wales, who're looking for 2 x Protection / Secondary Systems Commissioning Engineers for an initial 12-month contract, starting in April (extensions highly likely). The roster is 11 days on (travel time included) & 3 days off.


Project/Company:

  • Utility-scale renewable generation connection into the 500kV transmission network
  • New EHV substation and grid connection works, delivered for a leading Australian TSO
  • Part of Australia’s major grid expansion supporting renewable integration
  • Long-term programme with continuation opportunities beyond initial scope


Responsibilities:

  • Commissioning of protection & control systems on EHV substations
  • Testing and commissioning of distance, transformer, line differential and busbar protection schemes
  • Secondary injection and end-to-end testing
  • IED configuration and verification
  • SCADA and substation automation system interface testing
  • Point-to-point checks and functional testing
  • Review of protection settings, drawings and commissioning procedures
  • Preparation and completion of commissioning documentation and test records
  • Coordination with construction teams, OEM engineers and client representatives on site


Requirements:

  • Demonstrated commissioning experience on transmission substations (275kV / 330kV / 400kV / 500kV preferred)
  • Strong background in protection relay commissioning
  • Experience with OEM protection schemes (SEL, Siemens SIPROTEC, ABB/Hitachi, GE, Schneider etc.)
  • Hands-on experience using OMICRON or equivalent test equipment
  • Understanding of substation automation and SCADA interfaces
  • Ability to operate independently within live HV commissioning environments


Interested? Please apply by submitting your resume or get in touch using the contact information below to learn more!


Cian McLoughlin

Senior Recruitment Consultant

Hunter Philips Executive Search

Landline: +44 161 240 3338

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Email: cian.mcloughlin@hunterphilips.com

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Cian Mcloughlin
Cian Mcloughlin

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