Senior EHV Substation Testing & Commissioning Lead

Confidential Company; Muscat; On-site; OMR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company in Oman seeks a Senior Testing Commissioning Engineer Electrical to lead energization and handover of 400/220/132/33 kV substations and transmission systems, ensuring adherence to NAMADistribution Codes, OETC Grid Code, DCRP regulations, IEC and IEEE standards.

You will supervise testing of transformers, switchgear, protection relays, and SCADA/IEC 61850 systems, coordinate with control centers for shutdowns and energizations, mentor staff, and deliver complete handover

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
• 10–15 years of experience in testing and commissioning of EHV/HV/MV power systems
• Experience with Oman utility projects (NAMA/OETC) or GCC transmission & distribution projects
• Eligibility to obtain Oman DCRP Level-4 License and OETC Level-3 authorization (or previously approved)
• Strong expertise in protection relays, substation automation, and power system testing

Responsibilities

• Lead testing, commissioning, and energization of 400/220/132/33 kV substations and transmission systems
• Plan and control commissioning activities per NAMADistribution Codes, OETC Grid Code, and DCRP regulations
• Prepare and approve commissioning procedures, switching programs, and energization plans
• Test protection relays and systems across ABB, Siemens, GE, Schneider platforms
• Coordinate with control centers for shutdowns, authorizations, synchronization, and energization
• Ensure SCADA/IEC 61850 communications and teleprotection systems are tested and integrated
• Compile test reports, as-built drawings, redlines, and final handover dossiers

Skills

Leadership

Coordination

Project management

Protection testing

SCADA testing

Technical reporting

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

DIGSI-4/5

PCM600-ABB

HITACHI SEL

Schneider S1 Studio

Omicron Test Universe

CMC356

Job description

Confidential Company in Oman seeks a Senior Testing Commissioning Engineer Electrical to lead energization and handover of 400/220/132/33 kV substations and transmission systems, ensuring adherence to NAMADistribution Codes, OETC Grid Code, DCRP regulations, IEC and IEEE standards.

You will supervise testing of transformers, switchgear, protection relays, and SCADA/IEC 61850 systems, coordinate with control centers for shutdowns and energizations, mentor staff, and deliver complete handover