Field Service Engineering - Experienced Professional

Segment (Twilio); Riyadh; On-site; SAR 224,971 - 299,962; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric is looking for a qualified individual in Riyadh to perform testing and commissioning tasks. This role requires a degree in Electrical Engineering and over 5 years of relevant experience, including expertise in electrical systems and testing protocols.

The successful candidate will develop test procedures, ensure compliance with safety and quality standards, and maintain strong relationships with clients. You will work closely with field technicians to ensure accuracy and safety in all testing activities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in testing or design and construction of similar facilities.
• Expertise in reading electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Advanced knowledge of electrical industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with clients for testing requirements and provide technical guidance.
• Perform tests on protection relays and electrical HV/LV equipment.
• Ensure compliance with QA/QC processes during testing.

Skills

Electrical systems understanding

Organization

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

CMC256

CMC100

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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).
• 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.
• Ensure 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.
• Consult with client on testing and commissioning projects.
• Maintain 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 experience in testing or design and construction of similar facilities. Experience with ZIV protection relay is a plus.
• 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.
• Advanced knowledge of electrical industry standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong leadership skills, attention to safety, strong analytical, problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Advanced use of testing equipment such as CMC256 and CMC100 and other test equipment.

Equal Opportunity & Trust Charter

Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.

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