Field Service Engineer

Schneider Electric; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 262,000 - 338,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy management leader in Riyadh is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer specializing in testing and commissioning. The successful candidate will be responsible for testing protection relays and substation equipment, ensuring compliance with standards. They will leverage over 5 years of experience in electrical systems understanding and advanced testing equipment usage. Schneider Electric emphasizes a culture of inclusion and sustainability, encouraging candidates who want to make a significant impact in their roles to apply.

Benefits

Equitable opportunities

Inclusive culture

Global career opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in testing or design of electrical facilities.
• Expert understanding of electrical systems and industry standards.
• Advanced in using testing equipment like CMC256 and CMC100.

Responsibilities

• Perform tests on protection relays and HV/LV equipment.
• Develop and execute test procedures for substation equipment.
• Ensure compliance with testing QA/QC processes.

Skills

Electrical systems understanding

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

CMC256

CMC100

Job description

Job Description

• Study the contractual scope of site work, applicable specification and standards, application, electrical scheme drawings and interface engineering.
• Prepare site test procedure and test formats taking into consideration the manufacturer recommendations and applicable standard.
• Plan and schedule testing and commissioning activities.
• Identify and arrange test equipment needed to carry out the task. Verify the availability of required documentation (specifications, scheme drawings, etc…)
• Prepare relay setting calculation if required for small jobs.
• Proceed with the testing and commissioning of the equipment and its interface with other equipment in line with the test procedure and agreement reached with the customer.
• Issue the documentation of the test results duly validated by the individual and the customer. Issue the certification of the installation for energization and operation.
• Investigate reported malfunction and implement curative action / initiate corrective action.
• Co‑ordinate with customer for outage requirement, entry gate pass, work permit, etc…
• Verify application of all safety rules and good maintenance of test and measuring instruments and tools, and implement the corrections needed.
• Report on progress and completion of jobs.
• Control all related documentation (Procedure, test reports, as built drawings)

Responsibilities

• Performing test of protection relays and substation electrical HV/LV equipment.
• Testing of vacuum reclosers, pad mounted step‑up transformers, instrument transformers (PT/CT), surge arresters, switchboard, grounding system, and relay protection systems.
• Ensures the performance of all field testing on substation equipment is completed accurately and safely.
• Develop and execute substation equipment test procedures.
• Provide technical instruction, mentoring, guidance with regard to substation systems and electrical power systems to field testing technicians.
• Develop testing & commissioning departmental and project requirements.
• Ensure compliance of testing QA/QC process.
• Regularly meet and liaise with clients and other personnel with responsibility to act independently on technical matters relating to testing & commissioning.
• Consults with client on testing and commissioning projects.
• Maintains excellent relationship with client and field personnel.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering/Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Power & Controls, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of proven demonstrated experience on testing experience, or design and construction of similar facilities. Experience in ZIV protection relay is a plus.
• Must have an expert understanding of electrical systems.
• Proficient in reading electrical single lines, DC schematics, and equipment wiring diagrams.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize projects and tasks.
• Must exhibit advanced knowledge of electrical industry standards.
• Requires excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong leadership skills, attention to safety, strong analytical, problem solving and trouble shooting skills.
• Must be advanced in the use of testing equipment as CMC256 and CMC100 and other test equipment's etc.

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