Aidan Murphy
Cork,Ireland
Summary
A motivated and solutions-driven Commissioning Engineer with experience working on HV/MV electrical substation projects across Ireland, the UK, and Europe. I have developed strong hands-on experience in the testing, commissioning, and energisation of electrical systems from 10kV to 220kV, including transformers, switchgear, protection systems, and AIS, HIS, and GIS equipment. I enjoy working on complex technical challenges, troubleshooting issues, and working with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe and successful project outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
5
5
years of professional experience
Work history
Commissioning engineer
H&MV Engineering
Cork, Ireland
2023.09 - Current
- Commissioned high and medium voltage (10kV to 220kV) electrical substations across Ireland, the UK, and Europe.
- Experienced in primary testing of power transformers, switchgear, current transformers, voltage transformers, and all AIS, HIS, and GIS equipment.
- Experienced in using PCM600 software for ABB protection relays.
- Completed OMICRON's Protection Testing 3-day course and competent in testing overcurrent and earth fault protection.
- Carry out wiring scheme verification and functional testing of protection, control, interlocking, alarm, indication, and SCADA systems to verify operational performance.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical and control system faults.
- Produce commissioning documentation, including test records, commissioning reports, punch lists, and handover documentation.
- Adhere to strict health, safety, and environmental procedures while working on HV electrical installations.
- Experienced with OMICRON test equipment, including CPC100, Testrano 600, DIRANA, FRANEO, CMC356, and CMC500.
- Plan, resource, and lead commissioning activities to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in line with project schedules.
Engineering intern
Merit Medical
Galway, Ireland
2021.05 - 2022.06
- Completed safety training sessions to support a safer work environment.
- Applied analytical thinking to solve complex problems with senior engineer guidance.
- Conducted research to support improved design solutions.
- Joined weekly meetings to track project goals and upcoming deadlines.
- Used SolidWorks, 3D printer, and CNC machine for research and development.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
University of Limerick
Limerick 2019.09 - 2023.05
Skills
- Commissioning Planning & Coordination
- Primary equipment testing
- Secondary injection testing
- Wiring Scheme checking and Redlining
- Function testing of MV and HV equipment
- High voltage Switching
- Basic protection relay testing
- Electrical and Mechanical fault troubleshooting
- SCADA testing
Certification
- High voltage switching and operations certificate
- IPAF MEWP license
- OMICRON Commissioning and Diagnostics of Power Transformers Certificate
- OMICRONS Automated Power System Protection Testing Certificate
Timeline
Commissioning engineer
H&MV Engineering
2023.09 - Current
Engineering intern
Merit Medical
2021.05 - 2022.06
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
University of Limerick
2019.09 - 2023.05