Field Service Engineer

Job Description

• Study the contractual scope of site work, applicable specification and standards, application, electrical scheme drawings and interface engineering.
• Prepare site test procedure and test formats taking into consideration the manufacturer recommendations and applicable standard.
• Plan and schedule testing and commissioning activities.
• Identify and arrange test equipment needed to carry out the task. Verify the availability of required documentation (specifications, scheme drawings, etc…)
• Prepare relay setting calculation if required for small jobs.
• Proceed with the testing and commissioning of the equipment and its interface with other equipment in line with the test procedure and agreement reached with the customer.
• Issue the documentation of the test results duly validated by the individual and the customer. Issue the certification of the installation for energization and operation.
• Investigate reported malfunction and implement curative action / initiate corrective action.
• Co‑ordinate with customer for outage requirement, entry gate pass, work permit, etc…
• Verify application of all safety rules and good maintenance of test and measuring instruments and tools, and implement the corrections needed.
• Report on progress and completion of jobs.
• Control all related documentation (Procedure, test reports, as built drawings)

• Performing test of protection relays and substation electrical HV/LV equipment.
• Testing of vacuum reclosers, pad mounted step‑up transformers, instrument transformers (PT/CT), surge arresters, switchboard, grounding system, and relay protection systems.
• Ensures the performance of all field testing on substation equipment is completed accurately and safely.
• Develop and execute substation equipment test procedures.
• Provide technical instruction, mentoring, guidance with regard to substation systems and electrical power systems to field testing technicians.
• Develop testing & commissioning departmental and project requirements.
• Ensure compliance of testing QA/QC process.
• Regularly meet and liaise with clients and other personnel with responsibility to act independently on technical matters relating to testing & commissioning.
• Consults with client on testing and commissioning projects.
• Maintains excellent relationship with client and field personnel.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Degree in Electrical Engineering/Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Power & Controls, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of proven demonstrated experience on testing experience, or design and construction of similar facilities. Experience in ZIV protection relay is a plus.
• Must have an expert understanding of electrical systems.
• Proficient in reading electrical single lines, DC schematics, and equipment wiring diagrams.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize projects and tasks.
• Must exhibit advanced knowledge of electrical industry standards.
• Requires excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong leadership skills, attention to safety, strong analytical, problem solving and trouble shooting skills.
• Must be advanced in the use of testing equipment as CMC
  256 and CMC
  100 and other test equipment's etc.

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