S&C SCADA Engineer Representative (SER)
Working Location
Onshore & Offshore Project Sites
Contract Type
Fixed-term: 1st Nov 2026 - 30th Nov 2027 (possibility of extension)
Work Schedule
Rotational - 2 Weeks on, 2 Weeks off
Role Objective / Success Criteria / KPI
- Ensure SCADA commissioning activities are delivered safely, on time and to required technical and quality standards across onshore and offshore environments.
- Support the successful energisation and handover of Substation Control Systems and Metering through strong engineering, site execution and stakeholder coordination.
- Maintain commissioning momentum, manage risks proactively and uphold technical integrity throughout execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate SCADA commissioning activities across all relevant interfaces.
- Collaborate closely with SCADA contractors, electrical commissioning teams and project stakeholders to align activities with the overall commissioning plan.
- Supervise and manage commissioning personnel and activities, ensuring testing is executed correctly, documented properly and aligned with project requirements.
- Maintain a clear and accurate overview of commissioning progress and provide structured reporting to Package and Commissioning Managers.
- Highlight deviations, drive corrective actions and address delays, quality issues and execution barriers proactively.
- Validate contractor deliverables, approve checklists and test documentation, and ensure full traceability across commissioning activities.
- Drive the completion and closure of snagging activities to achieve a compliant handover.
Tasks
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of commissioning schedules and plans, defining scope, timelines and QA/QC requirements for SCADA commissioning.
- Ensure required resources are available and escalate gaps or constraints where additional support is needed.
- Commission Substation Control Systems and Metering; actively participate in FAT, SAT and SIT activities.
- Ensure systems are tested, validated and integrated correctly with all supporting documentation complete and approved.
- Ensure commissioning activities comply with project HSE standards, internal requirements and applicable local legislation.
- Initiate actions to maintain progress and propose necessary changes to translate the commissioning strategy into effective site execution.
- Work offshore during key commissioning phases and operate effectively within a high-pressure, multi-contractor environment.
Deliverables
- SCADA commissioning activities completed safely, within programme and quality requirements.
- Commissioning schedules and plans covering scope, timelines and QA/QC requirements.
- Approved FAT, SAT and SIT test documentation and supporting records.
- Validated contractor deliverables, approved checklists and full commissioning traceability.
- Completed snagging and corrective-action closure supporting clean system handover.
- Systems ready for energisation and handover in line with project expectations.
Project Documents
- Overall commissioning plan and SCADA commissioning schedules.
- FAT, SAT and SIT procedures, checklists and test records.
- Contractor commissioning deliverables.
- QA/QC and HSE compliance documentation.
- Progress reports, deviation records and corrective-action tracking.
- Snagging records and handover documentation.
Decision Authority / Responsibility
- Initiate actions to maintain commissioning progress and remove site execution barriers.
- Propose changes and corrective actions where needed to protect schedule, quality, and technical integrity.
- Escalate resource gaps or constraints and request additional support to maintain delivery commitments.
- Approve commissioning checklists and test documentation within the assigned scope.
Requirements
- Education: B.Sc. level technical background or equivalent, evidenced by proven experience in project execution or commissioning environments.
- Technical Experience: Strong background in SCADA commissioning, Substation Control Systems, and Metering.
- Project Management: Relevant experience; IPMA or PMP certification preferred.
- Leadership: Proven ability to lead in a site-based environment, manage multiple stakeholders and drive structured execution under pressure.
- Ownership: Strong planning discipline and decision-making capability in high-pressure, multi-contractor environments.
- Offshore Readiness: Willing and able to work offshore for extended periods during commissioning phases.
- Safety: Hold necessary GWO and offshore safety certifications and be physically prepared to operate in offshore conditions.
- PPE: Must provide own PPE suitable for offshore work.