Job Description:
The Protection Maintenance Teams in Transmission & Distribution Engineering provide a highly technical protection service. This involves the implementation of maintenance & commissioning policies on complex protection schemes across the network and power generation assets.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assessment of site safety prior to engaging in commissioning or maintenance activities
* Commissioning primary, secondary and associated equipment forming part of Transmission/Distribution Networks and Power Stations
* Maintenance testing of protection relays and associated circuits
* Functional verification of protection scheme designs and checking compliance to approved design standards
* Respond and mobilise at short notice to critical system faults
* Carry out detailed fault investigations and provide specialist protection support to network & power station operators
Requirements:
A minimum of 6 years relevant experience in the electricity generation and/or HV transmission sectors
* In-depth knowledge and experience of operational procedures and the operation of substations and/or power stations
* Strong understanding of typical protection philosophies as applied to Power stations and Transmission Networks
* Thorough knowledge of schematics, cubicle wiring and functional testing techniques
* Proven track record of delivering commissioning/maintenance activities in live operational HV substations and/or power stations
* Adept in the use of omicron test equipment, particularly in the area of test plan development for protection relay testing
* Comfortable with software applications required for communicating with various types of protection relays
Qualifications:
Either a 3rd Level engineering qualification or equivalent work experience is essential