We are seeking a highly competent and hands‑on Electrical Engineer with strong experience in utility and substation environments The candidate will lead and manage site teams involved in installation testing migration and maintenance of DC power systems including battery chargers battery banks DC distribution boards and associated equipment The ideal candidate must demonstrate technical leadership strong documentation capability MoS preparation and a strict HSE-first approach in live substation environments
Key Responsibilities
- 1 Technical amp Engineering ResponsibilitiesLead installation testing and commissioning of Battery Chargers and RectifiersDC Systems 48V 110V 220V DC DCDB DC Distribution Boards MCCCs and associated panelsVCU Voltage Control Units Transformer-fed rectifier systemsSupercapacitor-based backup systemsHandle installation and maintenance of battery technologies VRLA batteriesNi-Cad batteriesLead Acid batteriesConduct load calculations and power cable sizing for DC systems Perform redundancy assessment and design validation N 1 dual redundancy systems Review and validate engineering drawings SLDs GA drawings and vendor documents Prepare and review Method of Statements MoS ITPs and risk assessments Plan and execute migration of existing DC loads during brownfield upgrade projects Supervise rectifier replacement DC system upgrades and system cutovers Conduct troubleshooting fault diagnosis and preventive maintenance on DC systems Ensure proper battery storage handling and lifecycle management Ensure compliance with OEM guidelines and utility standards
- 2 Site Supervision amp ExecutionSupervise and manage site installation teams Coordinate with clients consultants and OEMs during site activities Oversee cable laying termination glanding and testing Ensure proper installation of battery racks DC panels chargers and interconnections Monitor work quality timelines and compliance with project specifications Ensure safe execution of live system migration works Lead FAT SAT and pre-SAT inspections where applicable
- 3 Health Safety amp ComplianceEnforce strict HSE compliance in substation environments Prepare and implement HSE plans and toolbox talks Ensure compliance with HSD Health amp Safety Directives and utility regulations Conduct risk assessments for battery handling and DC system cutovers Ensure proper handling of hazardous materials electrolytes acid Ni-Cad cells Maintain safe working practices during energized work and load migration
- 4 Documentation amp CoordinationPrepare detailed Method of Statements MoS for DC migration works Review design documents and submit technical clarifications Coordinate with engineering teams for document revisions Maintain daily progress reports and site activity logs Participate in design review meetings and technical workshops
Proven hands‑on experience in:Battery chargers and DC power systemsBattery banks (VRLA, Ni-Cad, Lead Acid)DCDB, MCC panels, rectifiersLoad migration in live substationsRedundant DC power systemsExperience in brownfield DC system upgrades is highly preferred.Prior experience working with TAQA Transmission / TRANSCO projects is an added advantage.TAQA Competency Certification in similar scope of work is an added advantage.