Job Title: Transmission Line Lead Engineer
Reference: #ASRC25215
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Employer: ONSTREAM Group
Job Description:
Transmission Line Lead Engineer stewards all phases of HV transmission line engineering. Ensures that the Project's requirements, as detailed in the Technical Specifications, for all engineering are carried out faithfully, and in a timely fashion. Stewards HV transmission line engineering aspects of the Project with other discipline leads on the PMT, as necessary. Stewards the interfaces between the PMT and the EPC contractor's organization with respect to transmission line engineering to ensure quality and minimize change orders. Interfaces with and gets technical guidance from TCN / DES / EMDC the EMDC Engineering Functional Support organization, as needed.
Responsibilities and duties:
• Provide overall HV transmission line engineering technical leadership and expertise
• Steward the EPC contractor's activities with respect to HV transmission line engineering including: – Detail HV transmission line engineering – towers, foundations, ancillaries, sag calculations, crossings, conductor selection, etc – Development of all required drawings, details, installation procedures, construction plans, etc. – Development of the schedule, recommended deliverables, and labor hour estimate for transmission line engineering – Measurement and reporting of physical progress – Selection, specification, and inspection of transmission line components – Procurement of HV transmission line items including preparation of specifications, bid evaluations, bid tabulations, bid recommendations, etc.
• Review, evaluate, and advise: – Transmission line optimization, and feasibility studies – Transmission line specifications, plans, drawings, schedules – Compliance with design methods and safety factors to be used in design of project. Reviews completed design for correctness, compliance, and operability, and maintainability – Transmission line tower testing, electrical tests, energization. Reviews or sets design basis for abnormal operating conditions – Pre-commissioning, commissioning, and testing and energization planning activities
• Participate in Hazardous Operations (HAZOP) reviews as applicable
Job Requirements:
• Thorough and extensive knowledge of: – Transmission line engineering principles, theories, practices, and concepts – Applicable codes, standards, and trade practices
• Thorough knowledge and expert judgment in the selection and application of transmission line tower design and electrical software applications
• Strong background, including HV transmission line operations.
• Broad understanding of Safety aspects in design, applicable codes and regulations
• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (preferably Electrical or Civil Engineering)
• 7+ years of closely related professional engineering experience, 3+ years of which should be at the Senior level
• Strong communication, coordination, technical and problem solving skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of software programs
• Read, write, and speak fluent English
Deadline: 17-06-2013
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