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Chief Technician/ Lead Senior Authorised Person Lead

Posted 45 days ago
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Taipei, TaiwanPermanent
Salary: CompetitiveSectors:Offshore WindJob Reference: BH-7638

The Lead Senior Authorised Person (Lead SAP) is the Certifying authorised / competent person accountable for the safe operation and control of the HV electrical plant on the Project and obliged to ensure that the special dangers are pointed out prior to any work being carried out on or near to an electrical installation.

  • Accountable to maintain the safety of persons working on or near a high-voltage electrical network/installation/asset whilst maintaining the overall operability and high performance of the HV electrical plant and network in the windfarm.
  • Approve switching and energisations and ensure compliance with the local legislation as well as Project HSE rules.
  • Oversee all HV electrical installations to and operations off Turbines, Off-/Onshore Cables and the Onshore Substation as well as the safe construction and operations of the Grid Connections, Onshore Substation and associated HV plants and equipment.
  • Accountable for all tasks/management of the Operations Control Centre (OCC) that are related to operations, control and management of the electrical system and the interfaces to the off taker and national grid operator.
  • Responsible for all electrical activities for the purpose of safety, technical review, contractual compliance and operational / logistical duties.
  • Contribute to the safe and efficient delivery of the on-/offshore Operations and Maintenance of the Windfarm via proactive management, good coordination and communication between all parties to ensure process compliance and effectiveness.
  • Responsible for maintaining an understanding of the Asset Integrity Management policy and strategy, and for carrying out any relevant resultant tasks.

 
Responsibilities

  • Act as the central authority regarding HV & all other electrical work in the project.
  • Accountable for electrical safety in the windfarm / project
  • Responsible for delivery of all electrical and HV O&M related processes, regulations and work procedures needed for Wind Farm operations and maintenance
  • Coordination of the delivery of the HV scope (i.e., managing the HV Service contractor and liaising with Grid Operator and Off taker where appropriate)
  • Implement or update, execute, and maintain the Electrical Safety Rules (ESR)
  • Outage Management and network control
  • Carry out / authorise / prepare high voltage switching and isolations
  • Carry out / authorise / prepare earthing of high voltage plant and apparatus
  • Coordinate and manage all electrical work in the windfarm
  • Prepare, issue and cancel safety documents
  • Train, nominate and authorize persons to carry out electrical work under Employers electrical safety rules
  • The Lead SAP manages / ensures that the following task are executed/will also execute and participate (if required) in:
    • Inspect / Test / Commission / Operate and maintain high voltage plant and apparatus
    • VLF Testing of high voltage cables
    • Identify and fit circuit designation labels and switch numbers
    • Fault management
    • Participate in an out of hours emergency response rotation, if required
    • Collate site and network information to facilitate effective decision making within the HV responsibility
    • Update HV schematic diagrams
    • Inspect work sites and perform safety inspections
    • Check work permits
    • Implement, update and provide training programs for manual and technical staff (CP/AP/SAP, etc.)
    • Provide technical and engineering advice to working parties
    • Report hazardous observations and incidents in the QHSE management system
    • Attend training on QHSE management systems.
    • Participate in Emergency Response as directed by Management (Activity not specific or always applicable to this role).
  • OCC – The Lead SAP manages / ensures that the following task are executed and will also execute and participate (if required) in:
    • Monitoring operational status of the transmission and auxiliary equipment of the BoP
    • Adjustment of power output as requested
    • Monitoring the status of the Wind Turbine Generators
    • Remotely diagnose and intervene events or faults on the system according to established procedures
    • Notify and/or escalate relevant events or faults to the Operator or 3rd party
    • Manage day-to-day communication with TSO and off taker
    • Collect and compile availability forecast and report to off-taker/TSO
  • Ensure the validity of personal certification (safety and otherwise) and proactively maintain the competence level required for the role.
  • Successful, safe and efficient operations of the Windfarms HV and electrical systems whilst ensuring highest power production

 
Required

  • Lead SAP must have the qualification of a Chief Technician
  • College degree or above in electrical, or nuclear engineering or related to electrical engineering or passed the highest grade or second grade special examination or the third-grade special examination or above on electrical, or nuclear engineering and other subjects.
  • At least one year engaged in the Electricity generation for power supply capacity over 100MW.
  • At least 2 years engaged in the Electricity generation for power supply capacity of 20MW~100MW
  • More than 5 years engaged in the Electricity generation for power supply capacity of 5MW~20MW
  • Several years of commissioning / operations experience of HV energy production assets
  • Certified Authorized Competent Person acc.to Taiwanese Law
  • Management skills and professional leadership
  • The ability to conduct technical training
  • Profound knowledge of the relevant norms and regulations
  • Awareness of the operational condition of the electrical installation
  • The ability to assess what effect the proposed work will have on the safe operation of the installation
  • The ability to recognize the specific dangers that arise when working on or near the electrical installation in question
  • Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Ability to establish, maintain and develop effective relationships.
  • Self-driven, proactive, and solution-oriented attitude
  • Experience of working in health and safety critical environments and to ensuring the establishment of HSE culture throughout the transition and operational start-up phase.
  • IT and presentation skills.
  • Capable to commence work offshore
  • Background in Offshore EPC projects / operational start-up of offshore windfarms (min 2 Projects)
  • Training and certification in WTSR (Wind Turbine Safety Rules), for projects involving MVOW/Vestas/SGRE
  • IT competent within the Microsoft Office package with an ability to quickly learn how to use software tools.
  • Profound knowledge of operational processes in operational windfarms
  • Solid technical understanding of the full Asset (WTG, Cables, ONS, OSS, Foundation) and required Maintenance
  • Proficiency in English and Chinese language. (reading, writing, talking
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