Specialist I - Commissioning

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is looking for a qualified candidate in Al Khobar to manage power system automation projects, assisting clients throughout the system's life cycle. This role requires a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and at least 2 years of experience in relevant fields. Responsibilities include assisting in the design and operation of automation systems and documenting specifications. Willingness to travel internationally is essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience with electric power systems and automation.
• Good knowledge of electric power system protection and integration.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with the configuration and operation of automation systems.
• Prepare design documents, reports and deliverables.
• Participate in functional design specifications.

Skills

Power system automation

Industrial controls

Documentation skills

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLC programming

Project management software

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Possesses, understands and applies the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of power system automation, software, integration and automation, industrial controls, PLCs, industry protocols (IEC-61850, DNP, Modbus), Ethernet systems, protocol analyzers, and industry SCADA practices. and related SEL products.
2. Train and assist customers with the creation, design, configuration, validation, installation, commissioning and operation of automation and/or protection systems.
3. Complete and implement assigned work within agreed upon scope, schedule and budget to a high level of quality and safety.
4. Participate in the preparation of functional design specifications.
5. Prepare and maintain detailed design documents, reports, checklists, test reports, and deliverables.
6. Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
7. Understand. Create. Simplify.
8. Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline
• 2+ years relevant application experience with electric power systems, industry practices, software, integration and automation, industrial controls, PLCs, industry protocols (IEC-61850, DNP, Modbus), Ethernet systems, protocol analyzers, and industry SCADA practices. practices and philosophies
• Good knowledge of electric power system protection and control, integration and/or automation and communications applications
• Working knowledge of electric power system design, studies, information and communication technology and protective relay applications
• Willing to travel both domestically and internationally a minimum of 25% based on focus area
• Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
• Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
• Background check results satisfactory to SEL
• Negative drug test result(s)

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineer in Training certificate
• Electrical utility, industrial plant, consulting engineering, or system integrator experience
• Project engineering experience
• Working knowledge of Vision or other project management tracking software