OSS Electrical Equipment Engineer - Offshore Wind - Offshore Substation - Renewable Energy – England or Scotland – 6 month Contract Position (Minimum)
Have you got extensive knowledge and experience with High Voltage electrical equipment in large scale offshore wind farms and grid connections? Do you want to play a key part in the energy transition? If so, please read below.
The OSS Electrical Equipment Engineer is a pivotal role within the Offshore Business, responsible for delivering the Main Electrical Equipment (MEQ) packages for major offshore wind projects in the UK.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead the tendering, negotiation and finalisation of MEQ contracts, ensuring all technical Employer Requirements (ERs) and interfaces align with company standards.
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Manage and oversee the electrical design activities, providing essential data for offshore and onshore substations.
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Ensure the specification, design, manufacturing, testing, delivery, installation and commissioning of main electrical equipment meet project and industry standards.
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Document all assessments, recommendations and decisions in line with internal procedures and best practices, ensuring technical and commercial due diligence.
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Stay informed on the latest technical and commercial developments, identifying new technologies that could reduce costs, risks or improve safety.
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Review and negotiate contractor/manufacturer documentation to ensure compliance with project requirements.
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Manage quality assurance/control inspections and witness key tests during the manufacturing stage, such as factory acceptance tests.
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Ensure the successful installation and commissioning of all MEQ contract equipment, supporting the project commissioning team.
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Capture and share lessons learned across projects, implementing mechanisms to enhance business value.
Skills And Experience:
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Minimum of 5+ years in Electrical Engineering or a Bachelors Degree in any related field
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Extensive knowledge and experience with EHV/HV electrical equipment in large-scale offshore wind farms and grid connections
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In-depth experience with electrical and grid works related to offshore wind, including system studies and behaviours, as well as the engineering, procurement, construction, or operation of EHV/HV equipment.
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Proactive and diligent, with strong planning, problem-solving and analytical skills
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Effective verbal and written communication skills, being able to convey technical information clearly and concisely to various stakeholders
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Clear understanding and knowledge of HSE
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Proficiency in quality control and compliance
Logistics:
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Ideally, the start date would be as soon as possible, a 1 month notice period is fine.
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This will be a 6 month contract INSIDE IR35
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Must be willing to be travel when required (the amount of travel can vary)