Testing & Commissioning Lead

About The Role

The T&C Lead will be the responsible of Testing and Commissioning (T&C) activities at projects , leading the team and ensuring seamless execution across all phases. Acting as the Single Point of Contact for T&C processes, the T&C engineer will oversee comprehensive activities such as Substations testing AIS and GIS, HT and LT panel testing, Overall commissioning co-ordination with AC and DC side, report preparation, and technical clearances, culminating in the project's successful handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all T&C interfaces, serving as the Single Point of Contact for capturing critical information to ensure a comprehensive and cost-effective system design.
• Required hands on testing experience in electrical equipment’s like CT, CVT, CB, LA, ISO, transformer, Scheme checking, relay testing.
• Knowledge on DC side- SCB, Solar modules, solar inverters, trackers, IDT’s, UPS.
• Oversee and address technical queries during the engineering phase, ensuring timely and effective resolutions.
• Manage T&C schedules, costs, and deliverables from engineering through testing and commissioning phases.
• Ensure alignment of the final deliverables with the operational requirements of the asset.
• Facilitate system safety and design reviews, driving quality-focused outcomes and adherence to T&C schedules.
• Build strong relationships with Client Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance teams to deliver consistent and efficient T&C activities.
• Ensure safety, schedule, budget, and quality standards are met throughout T&C processes.
• Promote collaboration with asset and work package teams to optimize T&C execution timelines.
• Lead technical handovers, defect resolution, and adherence to established T&C procedures.
• Establish a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) to clarify scope definition and support Change Technical Requirement (CTR) processes.
• Prepare and present detailed weekly dashboards to stakeholders.
• Proactively manage change processes, securing client approvals, and mitigating risks effectively.
• Ensure robust risk assessment, mitigation planning, and adherence to project safety protocols.
• Guide and mentor T&C engineers to maintain alignment with project objectives.
• Represent the T&C team in client interactions, ensuring open communication and smooth project progression.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• 10-14 years of progressive experience in testing and commissioning field.
• Knowledge on solar plants is added advantage.
• Strong understanding of T&C management methodologies and best practices.
• Exceptional technical writing, communication, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and project management tools.
• Familiarity with testing kits is an advantage.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.