The Commissioner’s job purpose is to take a
wind turbine generator (WTG) from a mechanical state into an early
operational state including all associated tests and verifications of
equipment condition for safe turbine operation. It is the role of a Commissioner
to turn a post inspected turbine, into a safe power generating and quality
operational state. Ready to handover not only to service but also to the
customer. To achieve this, all commissioning activities are to be executed in
a safe manner considering the highest standards of safety, quality and
efficiency.

Key accountabilities

• Ensure that all commissioning activities
  and tools comply with general Nordex HSE regulations and specific HSE
  regulations for construction sites.


• Responsible for the safety of himself,
  his partner and other stakeholders affected by their work.


• Responsible for accurate completion of
  all commissioning documentation and report the commissioning status to
  site management.


• Commission the
  turbine and its associated assemblies.


• Report quality, status and progress
  issues to the site management and Lead Commissioner.


• Rectify
  defects during the commissioning process.


• The windfarm
  control systems and site communications readiness.


• Support on
  Technical problems during the Project Management phase.


• Responsible
  for Condition Monitoring Commissioning and testing.


• Conduct Pre
  commissioning inspections to ensure turbine readiness.


• Issue of Q-Notes / non-conformity reports
  (NCR) during commissioning period.


• Order parts
  required for repair through site management.


• Report quality
  deviations for input into the uniform snag list.


• Fix minor
  quality issues (e.g. cabling problems) upon identification


• Forward commissioning report for the
  converter to the converter manufacture (for warranty reasons).


• Capture data and parameters prior to
  operational release and send to the Head of Commissioning.


• Carry out
  independent fault analysis and repair minor faults to the equipment,
  with feedback to the Site Manager.
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  Coordinate
  with the Site Manager the activities related to the switch-on and switch-off
  operations of the WTG/WF.

  
  
  
  
  
  

  Career / Job experience

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  
  
  
  • Substantial
    experience as an Electrician or Service Technician
  
  
  • Previous
    experience as a Commissioner
  
  
  • Strong
    Technical Knowledge of Nordex Turbines is an advantage.
  
  
  • Experience in
    Technical report writing
  
  
  • Experience in electrical /
    mechanical installation ,
    voltage testing, quality management
    
  
  
  • Experience in
    programmable control systems
  
  
  • Experience
    with torquing, bolt stretching and lifting equipment,
  
  
  • Good at
    document control.
  
  
  
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  Education and qualification

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  
  
  
  • Qualified to Electrical Engineering Level
    (HND / HNC / FETAC) or Degree or equivalent.
  
  
  • Completed Commissioning training (off and
    on the job).
  
  
  • Full Clean Driving Licence
  
  
  • Fluent in English
  
  
  • Health and Safety awareness (LOTO)
  
  
  • Computer literate, able to use MS Office,
    Excel Word, Project, Power point.
    
  
  
  
  

   

  
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  Personal profile

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  
  
  
  • Physically and mentally fit – able to
    work at heights
  
  
  • Excellent
    fault finding and problem solving skills
  
  
  • Systematic problem-solving
  
  
  • Health and safety aware
  
  
  • Able to work with complex systems and
    processes
  
  
  • Able to work in or lead a Team
  
  
  • Willing to travel on regular basis,
    including weeks away from home. (3 weeks away, 1 week at home)
  
  
  • Willing to work shifts, overtime,
    sometimes at short notice
  
  
  • Must have a “can do” attitude with a
    degree of self-reliance.
  
  
  
  

   

  
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  Description of Work Rotation

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  
  
  
  • This role is based in the UK or Ireland,
    you must enjoy travel and be willing to work away from home.
  
  
  • You will be expected to support
    Commissioning activities outside the UK and Ireland as the business
    requires.
  
  
  • We operate a 4-week rotation, 3 weeks
    working away on site and 1 week resting up at home.
  
  
  • Core working hours are 0800 to 1800
    (10-hour Days) Monday to Saturday with Sundays off.
  
  
  • Overtime will
    be paid at time and a half.
  
  
  
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  • Travel to and from work is
  undertaken on the first and last day of your work rotation.

  
  

   

  
  
  
  
  
  

  What we offer

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  
  
  
  • Extensive industry specific training
  
  
  • Turbine specific training
  
  
  • Competitive Salary
  
  
  • 25 days holidays + all public holidays
  
  
  • Company Sick Pay Scheme
  
  
  • Company Pension Scheme
  
  
  • Discretionary
    Bonus Pay Scheme