Test & Commissioning Engineer – Generator Control and Protection Systems (TFA)

Quest Global; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 7,196,000 - 10,794,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Global in Japan is seeking a Test Field Advisor to perform testing and commissioning of generator control and protection systems at thermal power plant sites, including associated equipment like exciters, SFCs, and relays. This role focuses on on-site execution and interface testing during GT start-up.

Candidates should have 6–12 years of hands-on experience, strong knowledge of protection relays, synchronization, and grid compliance, and be willing to undertake overseas assignments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in testing and commissioning electrical systems for thermal power plants.
• Hands-on experience with generator control, excitation systems, and protection relays.
• Strong understanding of generator main circuit, synchronization, and interlock logic.
• Experience in site testing procedures, including power receiving energization, loop checks, and interface verification.
• Familiarity with grid compliance standards (NERC, IEEE).

Responsibilities

• Perform testing of generator-related panels and circuits at site.
• Conduct interface checks between panels.
• Commission generators and associated systems.
• Execute site tests before and after GT (Gas Turbine) start-up.

Skills

Generator control systems

Protection relays

Interlock logic

SCADA/DCS integration

Site testing procedures

Power system energization

Tools

SCADA/DCS software

Job description

Job Title

Test & Commissioning Engineer – Generator Control and Protection Systems (Test Field Advisors (TFA))

Location

Japan (with overseas assignments, primarily in the United States & Asia)

Background

Customer factory is specializing in engineering and manufacturing electrical equipment for thermal power plants, including combustion turbines and combined cycle power plants. With the rapid increase in overseas projects- especially in the U.S. due to data center construction-we are expanding our team to address the growing demand for skilled Test Field Advisors (TFA).

Work Scope

You will be responsible for testing and commissioning electrical equipment related to generator control and protection systems at thermal power plant sites.

Experience

6 to 12 years

Equipment Includes

• Generator Exciters
• Static Frequency Converters (SFC)
• Generator Control Panels
• Protection Relays for Generator/Transformer
• Auto Synchronizers

Key Responsibilities

• Perform testing of generator-related panels and circuits at site
• Conduct interface checks between panels
• Commission generators and associated systems
• Execute site tests before and after GT (Gas Turbine) start-up

Typical Site Activities

• Before GT Start:
  • Power receiving
  • Panel testing within scope
  • Loop checks with external panels
  • Interlock and phase relation tests
• After GT Start:
  • No-load and on-load tests (50%, 75%, 100%)
  • Load rejection tests
  • Performance tests
  • Special tests required by grid operators (e.g., NERC compliance)

Work Experience

• Required Skills & Experience:
  • Minimum 5 years in testing and commissioning electrical systems for thermal power plants.
  • Hands-on experience with generator control systems, excitation systems, and protection relays
  • Strong understanding of generator main circuit, synchronization, and interlock logic
  • Experience in site testing procedures, including:
  • Power receiving and energization
  • Loop checks and interface verification
  • Interlock and phase relation tests
  • Load rejection and performance tests
  • Familiarity with grid compliance standards (e.g., NERC, IEEE)
• Preferred Experience:
  • Commissioning of combined cycle power plants
  • Knowledge of Static Frequency Converter (SFC) operation and troubleshooting
  • Experience with SCADA/DCS systems integration
  • Ability to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and logic drawings
  • Previous overseas commissioning experience
• Soft Skills:
  • English communication skills for technical discussions and reporting
  • Ability to work in multicultural teams and adapt to overseas site conditions
  • Problem-solving and troubleshooting under time constraints