Testing and Commission Principal Engineer

Tawteen

Description:

• Develop a comprehensive, long-term commissioning strategy specifically for the LDC's critical control systems (EMS, SCADA, and WAMS), ensuring alignment with OETC's broader infrastructure development plans.
• Provide direct strategic oversight across all testing and commissioning initiatives related to LDC system upgrades, integrations, and new system deployment.
• Mentor and develop the commissioning and testing team, setting KPIs to measure the effectiveness and efficiency of all control system activities.
• Serve as the primary technical liaison for commissioning and testing matters with leadership, other department heads (e.g., Engineering, Operations), and external vendors/system integrators.
• Represent OETC in industry forums and with APSR on issues related to the commissioning and compliance of control and monitoring systems.
• Resolve high-level conflicts or challenges that arise during complex LDC system projects to ensure timely and effective completion.
• Establish and implement a risk management framework for the control system commissioning program, including a departmental risk matrix to identify and mitigate potential technical, operational, and safety-related risks.
• Develop and enforce internal audit and quality assurance protocols to guarantee adherence to international best practices and regulatory requirements for EMS/SCADA/WAMS systems.
• Champion the adoption of new technologies and methodologies, such as automated testing, and advanced analytics, to modernize and future-proof the commissioning process for LDC systems.
• Create and maintain a knowledge base for all commissioning and testing data, ensuring valuable insights are captured and shared for future control system projects.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the team, building deep in-house expertise in modern control system technology.