Protection and Control Engineer

Toshiba EMEA; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 15,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Kuwait is looking for a Protection and Control System Engineer with 7-10 years of experience. The role involves rehabilitation work for 300KV GIS systems at Al-Zour South power station. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, coordinating test activities, managing subcontractors, and preparing project documentation. Ideal for engineers familiar with MEW substations and safety coordination.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7-10 years of experience as a Protection and control system Engineer in Kuwait.
• Familiarity with MEW primary substations (400/300/132/33/11/.415 KV).
• Experience with one & half scheme and double busbar systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out project cable list preparation and termination schedule details.
• Coordinate testing and commissioning activities for protection systems.
• Manage subcontracting teams efficiently.

Skills

Protection and control systems

Schematic diagram interpretation

Troubleshooting faults

Panel modification

Test coordination

Project documentation

Subcontractor management

Safety coordination

Job description

Project Scope:

• Rehabilitation work for 300KV GIS at Al-Zour South power station.
• Include removal of old 300KV switchgear , removal old local control panel, change busbar & GIB insulator, install new 300KV GIS, re-used of some LV control cable, new LV cable laying and termination, test, and commissioning.

Experience:

• Protection and control system Engineer at least 7–10-year experience in Kuwait, Familiar with MEW primary substation 400/300/132/33/11/.415 KV preferred experience in one & half scheme and double busbar as well 400/300/132KV substation
• Understand schematic diagram for different manufacturer
• Trouble shooting faults
• Panel modification work
• Prepare project cable list, termination schedule details, red mark drawing and a- built drawing
• Carry out coordinate test and commission activities for protection (i.e., busbar protection, 3 Circuit Breaker protection, bay protection, OHL main-1 & Main -2 protection, generator protection and couple TR protection etc.).
• Prepare and modify site test report for protection & control Panel and follow up with client for approval.
• Responsible to arrange and open the necessary PTW (permit to work).
• Manage subcontractor teams on daily basis.
• Coordinate with MEW Site engineer and site representative on daily basis .
• Coordinate with MEW safety and security department for Firefighting isolation and normalization on daily basis.
• Estimate and order the local purchase material if required for PJ.
• Coordinate and support PJ Erection & testing SV’s.
• Report for PM for daily, weekly and month reports.