Job Title: 275kV Offshore Substation Transmission Specialist
Work Rotation:

• 2 weeks On / 2 weeks Off, 12-hour shifts daily

Contract Details:

• Duration: February 1, 2025 – June 1, 2026 (option to extend by 3 months to 1 year)

Work Locations:

• Primarily offshore
• Onshore work may be required at Quonset or Providence offices (Monday to Friday schedule during onshore assignments)

Key Responsibilities / Tasks / DeliverablesResponsibilities:

• Implement and manage the Electrical Safety Rules on-site, including the safe system of work.
• Provide operational advice on high voltage electrical installations for WTG, offshore substations, and submarine and onshore cables.
• Supervise the safe commissioning of grid connections, offshore substations, and associated MV/HV/LV equipment.
• Oversee all MV/HV/LV operational activities to ensure the safety, security, and integrity of the HV network.
• Facilitate proactive management, coordination, and communication among all project stakeholders.
• Manage MV/HV/LV commissioning activities throughout the project construction stages.

Tasks:

• Ensure compliance with Electrical Safety Rules.
• Act as Senior Authorized Person for electrical matters.
• Perform switching operations and Lock Out/Tag Out on LV and HV equipment.
• Manage outage scheduling and network control in collaboration with Control Engineers.
• Update MV/HV/LV schematic diagrams.
• Conduct safety inspections and audits for electrical-related activities.
• Coordinate with the Lead Commissioning Project Manager to provide updates.
• Manage and coordinate HV/MV/LV commissioning activities.
• Liaise with the National Grid and participate in commissioning panel meetings.
• Prepare and review high voltage switching schedules and method statements.
• Develop and implement training programs for relevant staff.
• Provide technical and engineering advice for electrical-related matters.
• Attend FAT and SAT tests as required.

Deliverables:

• Contribute to the project commissioning management manual and related documents.
• Provide reports from FAT & SAT for high voltage equipment.
• Conduct on-site verification of switching programs.
• Participate in resource and work activity planning.
• Contribute to the assessment and authorization of new candidates.
• Deliver technical inputs to the design phase of the project.

Decision Authority / Responsibility:

• Oversight of MV/HV switching and isolation processes.
• Issue safety rule documents related to Electrical Safety Rules.
• Manage electrical safety operations on-site.

Requirements:Qualifications and Experience:

• Relevant electrical qualifications and experience related to the authorization scope.
• Several years of experience in high voltage electricity operations and commissioning, with offshore experience preferred.
• Minimum one year of experience with onshore substation systems.
• Must be able to pass GWO and HUET with CA-EBS certification (maximum climbing gear weight limit: 120kg/264lb). Certification cost will be covered but deducted if the contract ends within one year due to candidate/supplier termination.

Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.