Commissioning Technician

Job Title: Commissioning Technician

Business Unit: Substations

Key Duties and Responsibilities

A substation commissioning technician is responsible for the preparation and carry out basic testing, inspection, and work with commissioning engineer in commissioning of electrical substations. The job duties of a substation commissioning technician generally include:

• Help commissioning engineers to develop commissioning plans and procedures for substation projects.
• Help commissioning engineers to coordinate with the project team to ensure that construction activities meet the project requirements.
• Conduct site inspections and testing to verify the substation equipment meets the required specifications.
• Ensure that all safety procedures and regulations are followed during the commissioning process.
• Perform basic plant testing required in commissioning process.
• Basic Protection and Control testing is not mandatory but desirable.
• Follow the substation commissioning schedule.
• Perform troubleshooting to resolve basic issues identified during the commissioning process.
• Develop and maintain documentation related to the commissioning process, including test reports, inspection reports, and equipment manuals.
• Train and mentor junior technicians as needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

The substation commissioning technician must have a basic knowledge of electrical engineering principles and be familiar with substation equipment and systems. They should have excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills, as well as the ability to work independently or as part of a team. A HNC degree in electrical engineering or a related field is not mandatory but typically required, along with relevant experience in substation construction or commissioning.

Values

In line with Omexom’s values, the jobholder must have the following qualities:

Team Spirit & Generosity – able to work effectively within and contribute to the Omexom team to deliver results, provide support and drive performance.

Trust and Empowerment – enjoy managing their responsibilities and time to ensure work is completed efficiently and professionally.

Integrity and Responsibility – enjoy taking responsibility for their duties and managing these effectively to ensure efficient high quality results.

Innovation & Entrepreneurship – continually strive to improve processes and introduce new initiatives to improve efficiency.