Protection Testing Engineer - Saudi Arabia/Al-Khobar

Siemens; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Protection Testing Engineer, where you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the reliability of electrical systems. Your expertise in medium and low voltage switchgear, along with your analytical skills, will help shape the future of energy efficiency and safety. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and contribute to sustainable development. Be part of a diverse team that values creativity and innovation, and take the next step in your career with a company committed to making a positive impact on society.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in protection relay testing and switchgear maintenance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Test and maintain medium and low voltage switchgear and protection relays.
• Troubleshoot HV, MV, and LV electrical systems and analyze faults.

Skills

Protection Relay Testing

Medium Voltage Switchgear

Low Voltage Switchgear

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Power Engineering

Tools

Siemens SIPROTEC 5 & 4

ABB Protection Relays

GE Protection Relays

SEL Protection Relays

Job description

Protection testing engineer – Saudi Arabia / Al-Khobar

Siemens strongly believes in the value of a Digital Portfolio; hence Smart Infrastructure combines Digital Power Distribution. Our Digital Portfolio will enable our customers to enjoy occupant’s intuitive buildings which are comfortable, safe, secure and energy efficient.

Smart infrastructure from Siemens intelligently connects energy systems, buildings and industries to adapt and evolve the way we live and work. We work together with customers and partners to build an ecosystem that intuitively responds to the needs of people and helps customers to better use resources. It helps our customers to thrive, communities to progress and supports sustainable development.

Join our Smart Infrastructure Customer Service division as a Protection testing Engineer and help us re-imagine the world by finding solutions and making the world a smarter place for tomorrow

Your Role – International, Challenging and Future-Oriented!

• Work with Siemens SIPROTEC 5 & 4 and Reyrolle protection relays
• Handle ABB, GE, and SEL protection relays
• Test and maintain medium voltage switchgear (CT, VT, CR tests, CB timing)
• Test and maintain low voltage switchgear (CT, VT, CR tests)
• Perform advanced protection function testing (busbar, distance, line/transformer differential)
• Troubleshoot HV, MV, and LV electrical systems
• Analyze faults and identify root causes
  
  

Your Qualifications And Skills – Digital And Solid!

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Power Engineering or an equivalent certification.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in a similar role.
• Proven technical expertise in medium and low voltage switchgear, including testing and commissioning, as well as protection relay testing (e.g., Siemens and other major vendors).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with demonstrated skills in critical thinking, organization, communication, job coordination, creative thinking, programming, and leadership.
• Excellent command of the English language, both written and verbal.
  
  

What else do you need to know?

As a world leader in developing and producing the most advanced engineering technologies, we improve lives and further human achievements worldwide, while also protecting the climate - all thanks to our employees. Working with us, you have the foundation to develop personally and professionally. We give you the chance to do something significant, that benefits society and human progress. We give you the chance to create a difference.

Diversity at Siemens is our source of creativity and innovation. Having different types of talent and experiences makes us more ambitious and better prepared to respond successfully to the demands of the Society. Therefore, we value the candidates that reflect the Diversity that we enjoy in our Company. Please find more information at www.siemens.com

At Siemens we are always challenging ourselves to build a better future. We need the most innovative and diverse Digital Minds to develop tomorrow‘s reality. Find out more about the Digital world of Siemens here: www.siemens.com/careers/digitalminds

We are looking forward to receiving your online application.

Please note: Only complete applications can be considered in the selection process.