Commissiong Manager HVDC

Job Description Summary

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

• 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

• 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.

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.

Typical Experience Profile

• 10+ years of experience in power transmission, substation, or HVDC projects
• 5+ years in a site leadership, construction management, or commissioning leadership role
• Demonstrated experience with high-voltage equipment installation, testing, and energization

Working Conditions

• Site based role
• Work may involve remote project locations, outage windows, and high-pressure commissioning periods
• Availability for field troubleshooting and critical milestone support is necessary

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes