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)

Responsibilities


* 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 personnels 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.

Requirements

Requirements for the Electrical Testing and Commissioning Engineer role include:


* 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 rea...