Timeline
Where it fits
How it works
Pre-commissioning
Inspection, checks and cold tests of electrical, control and instrumentation systems.
Energisation
Controlled first energisation of transformers, switchgear and auxiliaries.
Functional tests
Protection, control loops, interlocks and DCS/PLC logic.
Performance tests
Turbine, generator and plant reliability runs.
Hand-over
Documentation, training, warranty and hand-over to the client.
What I did
2011 – 2015
Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Commissioning Engineer
METKA SA (METLEN)
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- Lead commissioning engineer for three turnkey power plant projects: combined cycle and hydro (Loutraki, Samsun, Ilarion)
- Hands-on with most electrical, instrumentation and control equipment of the plants
- Planned and supervised contractors, commissioning foremen and technicians on a daily basis
- Promoted to Warranty Manager and Hand-Over Project Manager for projects above €400M
- Team lead of up to 15 people (indirect) on site, managing more than three contractors
Equipment and tools
- LV, MV and HV switchgear
- Protection relays
- LV and MV motors
- Generators and transformers
- UPS and batteries
- DCS (Metso)
- GT and ST control (Mark VIe, Metso)
- Siemens PLCs
- HIMA safety PLCs
- Pressure, level, temperature and analyzer instruments
- Motor operated and pneumatic valves
- Vibration and seismic sensors
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