Protection Testing & Maintenance Principal Eng.

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

Job Content

Oversee and ensure the effective testing commissioning maintenance and performance of OETC protection systems up to 400kV voltage levels in accordance with approved standards specifications and industry best practices to enhance system availability reliability operational performance and governance Address and follow up on internal and external audit findings related to protection systems ensuring the implementation of appropriate corrective and preventive actions Review and recommend improvements to maintenance and commissioning procedures Standard Operating Procedures SOPs and practices related to protection systems Provide technical supervision and oversight of protection system commissioning maintenance testing and troubleshooting activities to ensure compliance with approved standards and procedures Oversee the implementation of approved designs modifications and enhancements to protection schemes ensuring compliance with technical specifications engineering standards and established procedures Conduct investigations into protection system failures and operational incidents perform root cause analyses and review and validate incident investigation reports Analyse network disturbances and operational incidents identify trends and contributing factors and recommend measures to minimise preventable incidents and enhance network stability Coordinate and oversee corrective maintenance activities including defect rectification and minor component replacements within protection systems Review and recommend improvements to OETC technical specifications for tools testing equipment and test kits used in protection system maintenance and testing activities Identify and assess technical and operational risks associated with protection systems and recommend appropriate mitigation measures and corrective actions Provide technical guidance and support to internal and external stakeholders while sharing technical knowledge and experience and supporting colleagues professional development through coaching and knowledge transfer Ensure standardisation and consistency of protection schemes and their implementation across all network substations and stations and ensure that protection system drawings and technical documentation are accurate and up to date Oversee the implementation and compliance of cybersecurity requirements for protection systems at site level in coordination with relevant cybersecurity and technical teams Contribute to the preparation and management of protection-related budgets price control submissions tender documentation and project execution activities Provide 24 7 technical support during emergency situations including attending site when required to facilitate timely restoration of outages and ensure the availability and reliability of protection systems Contribute to the engineering design technical evaluation and validation of protection schemes solutions emerging technologies and new applications to enhance network performance and reliability Maintain knowledge and understanding of the Company s Integrated Management Systems and applicable requirements including Asset Management Environmental Management Occupational Health and Safety Information Security Quality Management and Business Continuity in accordance with ISO 55001 ISO 14001 ISO 45001 ISO 27001 ISO 9001 and ISO 22301 and perform assigned duties in line with the approved Roles and Responsibilities Matrix Comply with all Company health safety environmental and security policies and procedures and promptly report any violations or unsafe conditions to the relevant OETC representatives

Qualifications

Bachelor s degree in electrical engineering or electrical Power Engineering from a recognized university. Professional certifications in power system protection, relay testing, commissioning, or related technical fields are preferred. Strong knowledge of electrical power systems, protection schemes, protection relays, and substation technologies.

Experience

Minimum of +7 years of relevant experience in electrical power systems, with a strong focus on protection systems. Proven experience in testing, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of protection systems up to 400kV voltage levels. Hands-on experience with protection relays, protection coordination, fault analysis, and root cause investigations. Experience in managing protection system modifications, technical specifications, engineering designs, and commissioning activities. Experience in handling network disturbances, protection system failures, and incident investigations. Knowledge of relevant international standards, protection engineering practices, and electrical safety requirements. Experience in technical supervision, stakeholder coordination, and providing technical guidance to engineering teams