Specialist I - Commissioning

Selinc; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 187,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced Power System Automation Engineer. The role involves training customers in the operation of automation systems, preparing detailed design documents, and ensuring project quality within set parameters. Candidates should hold a B.S. in Electrical Engineering with at least 2 years of relevant experience in electric power systems. The ideal candidate is adept in industrial controls and prepared to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Qualifications

• 2+ years relevant application experience with electric power systems, software integration, and automation.
• Good knowledge of electric power system protection and control.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally at least 25%.

Responsibilities

• Train and assist customers in automation system operation.
• Prepare and maintain detailed design documents and reports.
• Complete assigned work within scope, schedule, and budget.

Skills

Power system automation

PLC programming

Industrial controls

Ethernet systems

Strong documentation skills

Teamwork

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline

Tools

Vision project management tracking software

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.
• Train and assist customers with the creation, design, configuration, validation, installation, commissioning and operation of automation and/or protection systems.
• Complete and implement assigned work within agreed upon scope, schedule and budget to a high level of quality and safety.
• Participate in the preparation of functional design specifications.
• Prepare and maintain detailed design documents, reports, checklists, test reports, and deliverables.
• Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
• Understand. Create. Simplify.
• 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.
• 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.