Senior Testing & Commissioning Engineering- Electrical

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

The Senior Testing Commissioning Engineer Electrical shall be responsible for leading and executing testing commissioning energization and handover activities for EHV HV MV electrical systems in compliance with NAMA Group standards OETC Grid Code DCRP regulations IEC IEEE standards and project specifications The role requires strong technical authority utility interface capability and proven leadership in live substation and transmission projects

• Lead testing commissioning and energization of 400kV 220kV 132kV 33kVsubstations and associated transmission systems
• Plan execute and control commissioning activities in accordance with NAMADistribution Codes OETC Grid Code and Oman DCRP regulations
• Prepare review and approve commissioning procedures method statements switchingprograms and energization plans
• Carry out and supervise testing of power transformers circuit breakers GIS AISswitchgear CTs VTs surge arresters and grounding systems
• Perform protection relay testing and commissioning for ABB Siemens SEL GE Schneider and numerical relay platforms
• Verify protection schemes including differential distance REF busbar transformerprotection autoreclose and intertripping schemes
• Coordinate with NAMA OETC control centers for shutdowns approvals synchronization and energization activities
• Ensure SCADA SAS IEC 61850 communication and teleprotection systems are testedand integrated successfully
• Ensure full compliance with Permit-to-Work PTW LOTO HSE plans and Oman safetyregulations during all site activities
• Lead fault investigation relay analysis disturbance record evaluation and root causeanalysis
• Supervise mentor and technically guide commissioning engineers and technicians
• Coordinate FAT SAT and witness testing with utilities consultants and OEMs
• Ensure preparation verification and submission of test reports as-built drawings redline markups and final handover dossiers
• Support grid compliance checks protection coordination studies and energizationclearance documentation

Qualification Experience Requirements

Qualification Experience RequirementsBachelor s Degree in Electrical Engineering Mandatory Minimum 10 15 years of experience in testing and commissioning of EHV HV MVpower systems Proven experience in Oman utility projects NAMA OETC or GCC transmission distribution projects Eligibility to obtain or possession of Oman DCRP Level-4 License Eligibility to obtain or possession of OETC Level-3 authorization or previouslyapproved Strong expertise in protection relays substation automation and power system testing Hands-on experience with DIGSI-4 5 PCM600-ABB HITACHI SEL Compass Alstom Scheneider S1 studio Omicron Test Universe etc and equivalent test equipment Familiar in OCC file creation and testing with CMC356Excellent coordination leadership and technical reporting skills Regulatory & Utility ComplianceStrong working knowledge of Oman DCRP regulations and electrical safety rules.Hands-on experience with NAMA Group Distribution Code and procedures.In-depth understanding of OETC Grid Code, switching philosophy, and protectionrequirements.Experience in obtaining utility approvals, shutdown permits, and energizationclearances.Compliance with IEC, IEEE, BS, and Oman Electrical Standards.

Qualification & Experience RequirementsBachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (Mandatory).Minimum 10–15 years of experience in testing and commissioning of EHV/HV/MVpower systems.Proven experience in Oman utility projects (NAMA / OETC) or GCC transmission &distribution projects.Eligibility to obtain or possession of Oman DCRP Level-4 License.Eligibility to obtain or possession of OETC Level-3 authorization (or previouslyapproved).Strong expertise in protection relays, substation automation, and power system testing.Hands-on experience with (DIGSI-4&5, PCM600-ABB/HITACHI, SEL Compass, Alstom,Scheneider, S1 studio, Omicron Test Universe etc.), and equivalent test equipment.Familiar in OCC file creation and testing with CMC356Excellent coordination, leadership, and technical reporting skills.

Preferred Experience

Preferred ExperiencePrior approval or project interface experience with NAMA and OETC.TNEB experience in 110kV / 230kV / 400kV substations and transmission lines.Experience in live grid commissioning, synchronization, and back-charging activities.Familiarity with outage management systems and control center coordination.

Reporting Line

Testing & Commissioning Manager / Project Manager