About the role
This role ensures that project execution is delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with technical specifications, quality standards, and contractual requirements.Job Description
Construction Management
- Support on-site construction activities for HVDC converter stations, substations, cable systems, and associated infrastructure with primary responsibility of managing commissioning.
- Coordinate site managers, subcontractors, and suppliers to achieve commissioning milestones.
- Oversee installation of major equipment such as converters, transformers, valves, reactors, GIS/AIS equipment, cooling systems, and control/protection systems.
Technical Leadership
- Development of the work methodology and detailed day-to-day execution plan for the refurbishment of HVDC components (Valves and Control Systems) in alignment with the approved outage schedule.
- Oversee commissioning of HVDC converter systems, transformers, valves, switchgear, smoothing reactors, cooling systems, AC/DC yard equipment, and control/protection systems.
- Lead troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for issues encountered during testing and energization.
- Ensure technical compliance with design documents, grid code requirements, contractual specifications, and industry standards.
- Support engineering teams in resolving design changes, non-conformances, and site technical queries.
Commissioning Management
- Development of pre-commissioning and commissioning documentation, checklists, and reporting formats.
- Plan and manage pre-commissioning, commissioning, energization, and performance testing activities for HVDC systems.
- Coordinate system integration and interface testing between electrical, control, protection, telecom, and SCADA systems.
- Ensure commissioning procedures, test protocols, and acceptance criteria are developed, reviewed, and approved.
- Lead troubleshooting and resolution of technical issues during testing and energization.
- Support handover of commissioned systems to the client and operations team.
Environment, Health, & Safety (EHS) and Quality
- Promote and enforce a strong safety culture across all site activities.
- Ensure compliance with EHS regulations, permit-to-work systems, lockout/tagout procedures, and project-specific safety requirements.
- Ensure all construction and commissioning work meets applicable quality standards, codes, and contractual obligations.
Stakeholder Coordination and Reporting
- Serve as the main point of contact for commissioning-related matters with the client, project management, OEMs, and grid operators.
- Participate in progress reviews, readiness assessments, and milestone meetings.
- Report commissioning progress, issues, risks, and recovery plans to project leadership.
- Support final acceptance testing, handover, and project closeout activities.
Documentation and Compliance
- Ensure site documentation is complete and up to date, including inspection records, test reports, punch lists, and as-built documentation.
- Verify compliance with grid codes, customer specifications, and applicable international standards.
- Support factory acceptance tests (FAT), site acceptance tests (SAT), and final project documentation closure.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Extensive experience in HVDC, substations, power transmission, or large utility-scale electrical infrastructure projects.
- Strong experience in both construction management and commissioning of high-voltage electrical systems.
- Proven knowledge of converter stations, protection and control systems, testing procedures, and energization processes.
- Proven ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams in a remote/distributed capacity.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience managing large, complex EPC or turnkey HVDC projects.
- Knowledge of LCC and/or VSC HVDC technologies.
- Experience working with multinational teams, contractors, and clients across multiple geographies.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and commissioning procedures.
- Strong data analysis skills for reporting project performance, risks, and recovery plans.
Typical Experience Profile
- 15+ years of experience in power transmission, substation, or HVDC projects
- 8+ years in a site leadership, construction management, or commissioning leadership role
- Demonstrated experience with high-voltage equipment installation, testing, and energization
Working Conditions
- Office-based role with significant domestic travel requirements.
- Work may involve remote project locations, outage windows, and high-pressure commissioning periods.
- Availability for field troubleshooting and critical milestone support is necessary. Depending on project requirements, site assignments may involve extended on-site deployments for prolonged durations.
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes