Ipsum
HV Commissioning Engineer
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We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you’re not just taking a job — you’re starting a career with real support behind it.
- 24 annual leave plus bank holidays with the option to buy more
- Group Personal Pension Plan
- Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications
- 24/7 access to a virtual GP and Mental health support & counselling services
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more
- Life assurance cover
- Enhanced Maternity Pay
- Long service recognition
- Active local social committees
- Regular social events
- Paid volunteering opportunities in your community
About The Role…
The UK’s Power sector is evolving and expanding rapidly to meet increasing customer demand. At Ipsum we offer tailored power and electrical solutions, from maintenance to major installation projects, all of which are underpinned by our smart technologies. At Ipsum it’s our vision to be the leading customer service focused provider of specialist utility and infrastructure solutions, operating on both public and private networks.
To support our continued growth we are looking for a HV Commissioning Engineer to join our team. We are looking for someone who is passionate, not just about the industry, but also about supporting our teams to in delivering essential services 24/7/365 that really make a difference to local people and communities.
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As a HV Commissioning Engineer you will
- Attend commissioning meetings with representatives from our clients engineering and operational teams.
- Undertaking Site Acceptance Testing for major items of plant. (From LV up to and including 132kV Transmission Level. Circuit Breakers / Transformers / P&C Panels / AVC etc.
- The commissioning, interfacing, and setting to work of equipment, including:
- LV Switchgear (Manufacturers include Brush / Schneider)
- HV Switchgear (Siemens / Schneider and Legacy Switchgear types)
- Substation Ancillary systems (Battery Chargers / Local Control Interface panels / HMI / LV AC Supplies etc / Comms / Scada Control Panels (RTU)
- Wide knowledge of Protection relays including Alstom, Schneider, Siemens including Settings input / PSL / CFC / Logic diagrams.
- Preparation of installation Cable Schedules and Core Sheets.
- Demonstration of commissioned plant to our client's representatives to gain plant sign off
- Completion of commissioning records ensuring that all progress and equipment settings are recorded for the O&M manuals.
About You
We require you to have Scottish Power Authorisation EN1, W1, SR3, WL1.05 & WL1.08 preferred or previous relevant DNO experience essential.
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- Must be familiar with Distribution and Transmission (132kV) Level protection systems.
- Knowledge of Omicron numerical protection test equipment – Advanced Distance / Differential and Control Centre a distinct advantage. Along with familiarity of knowledge of Schneider / GE (Agile) / Siemens (Digsi 4 & 5) software packages would be a distinct advantage.
- Understanding of IEC61850 substation Scada protocol preferred
- Ability to supervise and advise site installation teams on aspects of protection installation.
- Flexibility to adapt to ever changing dynamic site conditions prior to and during planned outage works. Including flexibility to work longer than standard hours.
- Ability to fit in to a commissioning team as well as independent working when required a must.
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Next steps…
If you're interested in this opportunity please apply or reach out to Ipsum's Talent Team for more information
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