Testing & Commissioning Engineer

About this role

Paras Energy in Lagos is seeking a Testing & Commissioning Engineer to plan, execute and oversee testing and commissioning for Solar PV projects. The role involves verifying installations, performing tests on PV components and electrical systems, and coordinating with EPC, OEM, clients and grid utilities to support energisation and handover.

What you would do

• Plan and execute testing and commissioning activities for Solar PV projects.
• Verify DC and AC electrical installations before energisation.
• Test PV modules, strings, combiner boxes, inverters, LT/HT panels, transformers and cables.
• Perform insulation resistance, continuity, polarity and earth resistance tests.
• Coordinate testing of high voltage equipment including VCB, RMU, transformer and protection relays.
• Prepare testing checklists, test reports and commissioning documents.

What they are asking for

• Good knowledge of Solar PV electrical systems and HT/LT systems.
• Knowledge of string inverters and central inverters.
• Understanding of electrical protection systems and relay coordination.
• Ability to read SLDs, electrical drawings and cable schedules.
• Knowledge of testing instruments such as Megger, earth tester, multimeter, clamp meter, relay test kit and IV curve tracer.
• Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

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