Control Engineer / Operator (400 kV)

Control Engineer / Operator (400 kV)

Role Objective

Coordinate and control LV, MV, and HV electrical operations for the 400 kV project scope across onshore and offshore sites, maintaining safe, secure, and reliable network operation. Maintain complete operational visibility through SCADA monitoring, the Control Log, controlled switching, and outage management in accordance with applicable Electrical Safety Rules and safe systems of work.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide operational advice on high-voltage installations serving wind turbine generators, offshore substations, and submarine and onshore HV cables.
• Oversee MV/HV/LV electrical operations and the safe commissioning of grid connections, onshore substations, and associated plant and equipment.
• Plan switching activities and outages across onshore and offshore scopes, maintaining a complete Control Log of site and switching activities.
• Monitor and report through the SCADA system, coordinating accurate operational updates with project management.
• Control Electrical Safety Rules documentation, define electrical safety procedures, and implement the applicable rules and safe system of work.
• Maintain compliance with relevant country legislation, codes and standards, applicable ISO requirements, and 50 Hz and 60 Hz equipment standards.
• Review the HV scope of work, develop reference documentation and processes, and provide technical and engineering advice on electrical matters.

Tasks

• Manage and coordinate MV/HV/LV commissioning throughout the project construction stages, supporting component and system commissioning and start-up.
• Coordinate grid-interface activities with the relevant national grid operator and attend commissioning panel meetings.
• Prepare and check HV switching schedules and review method statements for electrical matters.
• Manage outages and network control, including planning onshore and offshore outages with the Project Commissioning Team.
• Participate in on-call and out-call duties relating to site electrical equipment and activities.
• Support electrical safety coordination, provide training under the applicable rules, and advise working parties on electrical matters.
• Assist relevant project departments when electrical operational or engineering support is required.

Deliverables

• A complete and current Control Log covering all site electrical operations and switching activities.
• Controlled HV switching activities, monitored and accepted LV switching, and complete switching programmes for onshore and offshore scopes.
• Coordinated wind-farm outage plans, with control of the associated resources and work activities.
• SCADA monitoring and reporting, together with accurate operational updates for Project Management.
• Implementation of the applicable Electrical Safety Rules and safe system of work, maintaining system safety and a complete overview of electrical operations.
• Reference documentation and processes supporting country-specific code compliance, applicable ISO requirements, and 50 Hz/60 Hz equipment standards.
• Clear communication of complex technical and commercial issues to the relevant stakeholders.

Decision Authority / Responsibility

• Control MV/HV switching and isolations within the assigned authorisation scope.
• Provide operational consent for safety documents issued under the applicable Electrical Safety Rules.
• Monitor and accept LV switching activities and maintain control of switching programmes within the assigned scope.

Requirements

• Several years' experience in HV electrical operations and commissioning, including at least three years' experience with onshore substation systems.
• Appropriate electrical qualification and background for the required 400 kV authorisation scope.
• Knowledge and experience of applicable country-specific electrical legislation, codes and standards, including 50 Hz and 60 Hz equipment standards.
• Offshore experience is preferred.
• Availability for an onshore/offshore project rotation; the final pattern is to be confirmed and may be two weeks on/two weeks off, four weeks on/four weeks off, or similar.
• A personal iPhone is required. It must be kept current with the latest iOS release and allow installation and administration of mandatory mobile-device security software, including removal of work apps, data, and access when required for security, data protection, loss or theft, or the end of the assignment.
• Successful completion of a background verification is required before onboarding.
• Candidates must be local Polish nationals or EU nationals with the legal right to work in Poland.