Job Purpose
The Testing & Commissioning Engineer will support the testing, inspection, and commissioning of power plants and electrical substations before they enter commercial operation. The role involves executing electrical testing activities, troubleshooting technical issues, preparing reports, and ensuring that equipment and systems meet project specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Testing and Commissioning
- Perform electrical testing and commissioning activities at power plants and substations.
- Conduct functional and operational tests according to approved testing procedures, drawings, and project requirements.
- Test and commission electrical equipment including protection relays, switchgear, transformers, and associated systems.
- Coordinate testing activities during customer inspections and project acceptance procedures.
- Support site commissioning activities and ensure testing is completed according to the approved project schedule.
- Identify and troubleshoot technical issues encountered during testing and commissioning.
- Verify equipment performance and report any deviations or abnormalities to the responsible team.
Documentation and Reporting
- Prepare detailed test reports for electrical equipment, systems, and newly installed project assets.
- Maintain accurate records of testing, commissioning activities, inspection results, and corrective actions.
- Document non-conformities, technical issues, troubleshooting activities, and their resolutions.
- Update testing and commissioning documentation when changes or corrections are required.
- Provide periodic reports on completed activities, pending work, deviations, and project progress.
Technical Support and Design Review
- Review electrical design documents, drawings, specifications, and technical documentation before project release.
- Provide technical support to site and project teams during testing and commissioning activities.
- Identify potential technical issues during design review and communicate required corrective actions.
- Coordinate with engineering and project teams to resolve design-related concerns affecting commissioning.
Quality and Continuous Improvement
- Ensure testing and commissioning activities comply with approved quality procedures and project specifications.
- Support quality assurance activities during electrical testing and site commissioning.
- Initiate corrective and preventive actions when non-conformities or process issues are identified.
- Maintain appropriate records of corrective and preventive actions.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within testing and commissioning operations.
Team Leadership and Development
- Support the training and development of junior engineers and technical team members.
- Provide appropriate guidance and technical direction to team members during assigned activities.
- Allocate tasks according to project requirements and individual responsibilities.
- Promote effective teamwork and maintain a professional and productive working environment.
Delivery and Performance
- Complete assigned testing and commissioning activities according to project schedules and delivery requirements.
- Utilize tools, equipment, manpower, and other resources efficiently.
- Monitor progress against planned activities and report significant deviations.
- Support the project team in achieving commissioning milestones within required time and quality standards.
Problem-Solving
- Investigate and resolve technical problems arising during electrical testing and commissioning.
- Coordinate with relevant engineering, quality, and project teams to address complex issues.
- Escalate critical technical or operational concerns to the appropriate management level.
Process Improvement and Compliance
- Follow approved company procedures, work instructions, testing methodologies, and project processes.
- Identify opportunities to improve testing, commissioning, reporting, and documentation processes.
- Support the implementation of suitable automation and digital solutions where applicable.
- Maintain compliance with company policies, project requirements, and applicable electrical safety standards.
Health and Safety
- Follow all applicable health and safety procedures during testing and commissioning activities.
- Ensure safe working practices when handling and testing electrical equipment.
- Comply with site safety requirements, risk-control measures, and permit-to-work procedures where applicable.
- Report unsafe conditions and support a strong safety culture at project sites.
Academic Qualification
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
Experience
- Freshers to 2 years of relevant experience in electrical testing, commissioning, power plants, substations, or related engineering activities.
- Candidates with internship or practical exposure to electrical testing and commissioning may be considered.
Technical Skills
- Electrical Testing Methodologies
- Testing and Commissioning
- Electrical Testing Tools
- Power Plant Testing
- Substation Commissioning
- Protection Relay Testing
- Switchgear Testing
- Transformer Testing
- Quality Assurance
- Technical Documentation
- Troubleshooting
- Electrical Safety
- Project Reporting