Testing & Commissioning Protection Engineer

Overview

We are seeking a Testing & Commissioning Engineer focused on Protection systems for a 380kV Substation project based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role involves ensuring electrical facilities operate accurately and safely to meet client expectations and project requirements.

Key Duties

• Independently conduct testing on main advanced relays, backup relays, and auxiliary relays to complete project tasks at Bulk Supply Points (BSP).
• Operate various relay software applications and secondary & primary current injection testing equipment.
• Thoroughly understand and verify protection scheme documentation and readouts in the field.
• Provide recommendations for operational improvements and procedural enhancements.
• Plan and coordinate commissioning work, adhering to strict deadlines.
• Identify current system faults and inefficiencies and provide solutions.
• Coordinate testing and commissioning processes with internal and external parties, providing technical guidance on procedures and documentation.
• Prepare or assist in preparing test and commissioning documentation.
• Perform testing tasks within allocated timeframes and budgets aligned with site requirements.
• Track progress, record test outcomes, witness final testing phases, and compile comprehensive documentation for the site test dossier.
• Ensure safe and compliant testing and commissioning to fulfill plant performance targets as outlined in the project plan.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (BTech, BSc Engg, or BE).
• 8 to 15 years of hands-on experience testing and commissioning Extra High Voltage (EHV) substations.
• At least 5 years of direct experience on 380kV substation projects within Saudi Arabia or the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region.

Essential Skills and Attributes

• Advanced skills in troubleshooting complex technical issues.
• Proven leadership and ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong communication skills for interaction with clients and consultants.
• Excellent report writing and documentation abilities.
• Capability to perform effectively under pressure especially during critical energization stages.
• High prioritization of safety and quality assurance throughout the commissioning processes.