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This position reports to the Service Manager.
Your role and responsibilities
As a Commissioning Engineer, you will oversee commissioning in projects with low to medium complexity, guide Associate Commissioning Engineers, and coordinate work. You will ensure commissioning activities are completed efficiently, cost-effectively, and in accordance with specifications, standards, and safety requirements.
The work model for this role contributes to the Energy Industries division in Switzerland. You will be mainly accountable for:
* Commissioning and servicing of Automatic Voltage Regulators and Static Excitation Systems in power plants of all types and sizes, including voltage regulators in power plant installations with capacities up to 1000 MW. Conduct remote services and support to enhance solutions, perform network stability studies with a focus on power plant stabilities and grid code compliance.
* Assist in continuous improvement of project design, participate in project review meetings, and provide input on service activities. Help create proposals for engineering projects or programs and assist Contract Managers in issuing claims.
* Create work plans and cost estimates for various tasks, conduct risk and opportunity assessments during commissioning, and report potential risks and resolutions. Identify and recommend solutions to meet business and customer needs and provide relevant information accordingly.
* Provide information to contractors and colleagues, give feedback to the organization to apply lessons learned, and apply and improve processes and tools through automation and digitalization to ensure effective project delivery.
Qualifications for the role
* A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering, IT, Computer Science, or related field.
* Minimum 5 years of experience in commissioning for the power generation industry or as a power system engineer responsible for power system studies.
* A collaborative, solution-focused approach, with strong written and spoken communication skills in English (German an advantage).
* Interest in digitalization of remote service concepts.
* In-depth knowledge of power systems simulation tools (PowerFactory and PSS/E), synchronous machines, and excitation systems, as well as a profound understanding of control theory, data analysis, and information technology.
* Willingness to travel up to 60%.
More about us: ABB Energy Industries enables safe, smart, and sustainable projects across various sectors, driving solutions that automate, digitalize, and electrify industry. Join us in making a difference.
Ready to start a new journey with ABB? We look forward to your application. The recruiting process is led by Ceren Oezen, Talent Partner at ABB Switzerland Ltd. For more about ABB, visit our website. For privacy details, see ABB Data Privacy Statement.
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