Senior Testing & Commissioning Manager STATCOM Specialist
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About the Role
About the Role We are looking for a STATCOM Specialist to lead the commissioning and grid integration of STATCOM systems supporting renewable energy plants and substations. You.
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Responsibilities
- Review STATCOM system designs, control philosophies, protection settings, and cooling systems
- Participate in FAT and control validation activities
- Lead pre commissioning and energization of converter systems and auxiliary equipment
- Validate voltage control, reactive power control, and power factor operating modes
- Conduct dynamic reactive response, voltage recovery, and harmonic performance testing
- Coordinate acceptance testing with utilities and grid operators
- Troubleshoot converter trips, control instability, cooling failures, and communication issues
- Prepare commissioning reports and support O&M handover
Requirements
- 12+ years of commissioning experience with STATCOM or FACTS devices
- Deep understanding of power electronics and reactive power compensation
- Experience with dynamic grid testing and power quality studies
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Power Engineering
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About the Role
- We are looking for a STATCOM Specialist to lead the commissioning and grid integration of STATCOM systems supporting renewable energy plants and substations.
- You will ensure dynamic voltage support systems operate reliably under complex grid conditions while meeting utility acceptance criteria, power quality standards, and grid stability requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Review STATCOM system designs, control philosophies, protection settings, and cooling systems.
- Participate in FAT and control validation activities.
- Lead pre commissioning and energization of converter systems and auxiliary equipment.
- Validate voltage control, reactive power control, and power factor operating modes.
- Conduct dynamic reactive response, voltage recovery, and harmonic performance testing.
- Coordinate acceptance testing with utilities and grid operators.
- Troubleshoot converter trips, control instability, cooling failures, and communication issues.
- Prepare commissioning reports and support O&M handover.
About You
- 12+ years of commissioning experience with STATCOM or FACTS devices.
- Deep understanding of power electronics and reactive power compensation.
- Experience with dynamic grid testing and power quality studies.
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
- OEM commissioning experience highly desirable.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Power Engineering.
Why Apply?
- Become a specialist in one of the fastest growing areas of grid modernization.
- Work on complex renewable energy and transmission projects.
- Influence grid stability and power quality at utility scale.
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