Protection Systems Lead: Testing, Maintenance & Reliability

Tawteen; Muscat; On-site; OMR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

OETC is seeking an experienced Protection Systems Engineer to oversee testing, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of protection schemes up to 400kV. You will drive root-cause analyses, investigate incidents, and guide technical teams to ensure reliability and governance.

You will review designs, supervise modifications, and ensure compliance with international standards and internal procedures, including cybersecurity and incident response.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or power engineering from a recognized university.
• Professional certifications in power system protection or relay testing preferred.
• Strong knowledge of electrical power systems, protection schemes, protection relays, and substation technologies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee testing, commissioning, maintenance and performance of protection systems up to 400kV.
• Address audit findings and implement corrective actions.
• Develop procedures and SOPs for protection systems.
• Provide technical supervision and oversight of protection system activities.
• Coordinate protection scheme modifications and enhancements with engineering teams.
• Ensure compliance with standards and cybersecurity requirements at site level.

Skills

Power systems knowledge

Relays & protection schemes

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Protection relays

Testing equipment

Job description

OETC is seeking an experienced Protection Systems Engineer to oversee testing, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of protection schemes up to 400kV. You will drive root-cause analyses, investigate incidents, and guide technical teams to ensure reliability and governance.

You will review designs, supervise modifications, and ensure compliance with international standards and internal procedures, including cybersecurity and incident response.