Job Description Summary
Protection Test Engineer is responsible for configuration testing of Protection relays and Cubicles for both the Electric Utility & Industrial markets for the Grid Solutions -depth hands-on experience & knowledge of Protection and scheme design is an essential element of this role.
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities:
The Protection test engineer will be responsible for:
- Perform configuration of protection relays Validation factory acceptance test (FAT) of Protection systems.
- Support site activities when required.
- Seeks resolutions on hardware Software or performance related protection/design issues.
- Manage Fault reports for resolution via Companys process. To adhere to all required procedures and processes in force at any time.
- Provide weekly time sheets and monthly reports including status of all work undertaken by the Engineer.
- Communicate Project schedule progress report quality issues and tools/equipment requirements.
- Maintain strong safety mindset to assure the executed work reflects the technical requirements within GE safety standards.
- Warns the project manager and the technical lead in case of budget deviation forecast / any technical deviation which put the project in risk.
- Abide by all GE Corporate and local policies and procedures including but not limited to Integrity Diversity Proprietary Information Conflict of Interest.
- Apply and adhere the companys quality environment health & safety policies to the work at Factory and site.
- Work in a safe manner and ensure appropriate training is taken to do tasks safely.
- Report any accidents or injuries while on the job.
- Oversee cubicle safety & good housekeeping practices of team members.
- Ensure RAMS produced and approved before performing any works.
Job Requirements:
- The incumbent must possess strong knowledge of protection functions Electrical Scheme and cubicle design.
- Strong working knowledge of relays configuration and testing
- Electrical (motors generators power grid and generation)
Desired Characteristics:
- Electrical Engineer with over 5 years experience in substations ranging from 11kV to 400kV
- Ability to travel to customer sites
- Knowledge on Power & Protection Systems.
- Experience with electrical Protection relays (LV MV & HV) detailed design is essential for the job.
- Strong technical skills on Programming and testing Protection Relays.
- Ability to perform Functional testing of Protection panels.
- Experience in Factory Acceptance Testing of protection schemes.
- Experience on performing testing including but not limited to checking protection functions via secondary injections GOOSE testing signal testing with SCADA on IEC61850.
- Candidates with proven knowledge of GE protection relays and Substation automation solutions are preferred.
- Ability to organize prioritize and achieve milestones and deliverables.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a strong customer focus and ability to cooperate with the different departments.
- A rigorous team working approach with a high level of self-motivation flexibility and self-learning aptitude.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- The ability to work independently within a dynamic work environment is essential.
- Well-developed organizational skills are required.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes