Testing and Commissioning Engineer

1. Job Overview & Role Summary

Role: Testing & Commissioning Engineer / Site Engineer (T&D Transmission & Distribution)
Project Scope: EHV 440 kV, 400 kV, and 765 kV Transmission Lines and Substations (AIS/GIS)
Core Objective: Ensure end-to-end testing, commissioning, pre-commissioning, energization, and site execution activities are completed safely, accurately, and in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, protection schemes, testing procedures, and project timelines.

2. Key Responsibilities & Duties

Testing & Commissioning Substation

• Supervise and execute testing and commissioning activities for 400 kV / 440 kV / 765 kV AIS and GIS substations.
• Ensure equipment testing is carried out as per approved ITP, method statements, OEM recommendations and applicable standards.
• Coordinate with OEMs, clients, consultants, protection teams and other contractors during testing and commissioning activities.

Protection, Control & Relay Testing

• Review test results and ensure all readings are within specified limits.
• Prepare and maintain testing protocols, check sheets, test reports and commissioning documentation.

Transmission Line Testing & Commissioning

• Supervise testing and commissioning activities associated with EHV transmission lines.
• Coordinate line inspection, continuity checks, phase identification and associated pre-energization activities.
• Verify transmission line readiness prior to energization in coordination with protection, electrical and line construction teams.
• Support line charging, energization and synchronization activities as per approved procedures.
• Coordinate with grid/substation teams during line energization and initial charging.

Energization & Commissioning

• Plan and coordinate pre-energization checks and commissioning activities.
• Ensure all punch points, testing activities, protection checks and documentation are completed before energization.
• Coordinate with the client, utility/grid authorities, OEMs and project teams during energization and synchronization.
• Support preparation and execution of energization procedures, switching programs and commissioning schedules.
• Monitor commissioning progress and resolve site-level technical issues during energization.
• Ensure all safety clearances, permits and approved procedures are followed before equipment energization.

Drawing & Technical Documentation

• Read and interpret SLDs, protection schematics, control wiring diagrams, cable schedules, equipment drawings and approved commissioning procedures.
• Verify actual site wiring and equipment configuration against approved drawings.
• Identify discrepancies and coordinate with engineering teams for technical resolution.
• Maintain accurate testing records, commissioning dossiers, punch-point status and as-built documentation.

Safety & Quality Compliance

• Ensure all testing and commissioning activities are performed in accordance with approved HSE procedures, PTW systems, LOTO requirements and electrical safety practices.
• Ensure proper isolation, discharge and earthing before commencing testing activities.
• Follow applicable project specifications, quality requirements, IEC/IS standards and client procedures.
• Stop unsafe testing/energization activities and immediately escalate critical safety or technical issues.

3. Required Skills & Experience

• Strong experience in Testing & Commissioning of EHV Transmission Lines and Substations.
• Hands-on experience in 400 kV / 440 kV / 765 kV AIS/GIS substations preferred.

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