Commissioning Manager

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:

• The strategic planning and delivery of the commissioning package across the project
• Developing commissioning processes and systems that focus on LCOE and are transferable across projects
• Management and mitigation of health, safety and environmental risks associated with the commissioning package
• Recruitment and management of a multidisciplinary team of technical staff
• The role of Responsible Manager under the Safety Rules prior to full handover to O&M
• Budgetary development, monitoring, and control of the commissioning budget and contract staff 
• Management of the overall quality levels and fitness for service of the installed plant and apparatus
• Effective risk management of the commissioning package
• Stakeholder management, accurate forecasting and reporting
• Provision of technical expertise to the project during all phases of the project
• Ensuring the wind farm is commissioned to programme and optimised for maximising production
• Management of programme interface risks to minimise risk of contractor claims for time and/or cost
• Working with the project packages to manage commissioning across package/contract interfaces
• Develop the HV System Control Operational Philosophy, Master Commissioning Document List, Procedures and work management system
• 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
• Reporting to Team Lead Commissioning Management (Line Function) & Senior Project Manager (Project)
• Adding value to the line function, sharing best practice and supporting the wider team of Commissioning Managers

You will have

• 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
• Proven expertise at senior level in commissioning, construction or design of substations, transmission lines or power plants
• Knowledge of specification, design, maintenance, construction and commissioning of electrical and mechanical plant apparatus, and control & protection equipment on transmission networks
• Experience of HVDC, HV/LV plant, protection systems and network operations
• Proven track record in commissioning management, electrical systems project management, offshore and/or windfarm environment
• Understanding of HV Safety Rules
• Good knowledge of current Health, Safety and Environmental regulations
• Excellent communication skills at all levels
• Experience of marine safety and logistics
• Qualifications to a degree level in an engineering discipline or equivalent
   

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RWE represents change, innovation and sustainability. As one of the world’s leading generators of electricity from renewable energy sources, we aim to be carbon-neutral by 2040 and to enable a sustainable life for people around the world. To achieve this, we are looking for dynamic and motivated people to join us in creating a sustainable and secure energy future.

The demand for electricity from renewable energies is rising dramatically. The Offshore business of RWE fulfils this growing demand by planning, constructing and operating offshore wind farms and further innovative technologies. Already the world’s second largest offshore company, we plan to increase its capacity from the current 3 GW to 8 GW by 2030 (RWE’s share). As part of the “Growing Green” investment and growth strategy, we will be investing several billion euros in the expansion of offshore wind power. In connection with current projects in development as well as upcoming auctions in Europe, the United States, and the Asia-Pacific region, we are preparing to implement additional complex projects.

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