T&C Protection Engineer

L&T Hydrocarbon Engineering; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

L&T Hydrocarbon Engineering in Saudi Arabia seeks a Testing amp Commissioning Engineer for the 380kV Substation Project. The role focuses on testing of protective relays and associated equipment, ensuring all systems perform to design specs and client requirements.

You will coordinate testing activities, manage documentation, and ensure safety and quality during energization. 8–15 years in EHV substations is expected, with at least 5 years on 380kV projects in KSA or GCC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
• 8-15 years in testing and commissioning of EHV substations.
• Minimum 5 years in 380kV substation projects in KSA or GCC.

Responsibilities

• Shall be competent to test the Main Advanced Relays, back up relays and Auxiliary relays and execute individually.
• Operate all relay software applications from different makes.
• Operate all make secondary and primary current injection kits.
• Have thorough knowledge of protection schemes, reading and verification in the field.
• Suggest improvements to operational procedures and document accordingly.
• Schedule and coordinate work to tight deadlines.
• Identify problems and shortcomings with existing systems.
• Coordinate testing and commissioning with internal and external stakeholders; provide advice on procedures and documentation.
• Produce or assist in producing all tests and commissioning documentation.
• Conduct testing and commissioning activities within site time and cost constraints.
• Record all test results, witness final testing and compile site test dossier documentation.
• Ensure safe testing and commissioning to achieve plant performance per program.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Client communication

Documentation

Safety standards

Quality control

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Position Title

Testing amp Commissioning Engineer T amp C Engineer Project 380kV Substation Project

Location

Saudi Arabia

Job Summary

Testing amp Commissioning engineers are engaged in the testing of facilities equipment and plants to make sure they function correctly and produce the expected results In doing so they bring the product or system to a point at which it can be used most effectively and that they meet the client s needs

Role Responsibilities

• Shall be Competent to test the Main Advanced Relays back up relays and Auxiliary relays and shall execute individually to complete at the BSP projects
• Shall be capable of operating all make relays software applications
• Shall be capable of operating all make secondary amp primary current injection kits
• Thorough knowledge of protection schemes reading and verification in the field
• Making improvements and offering advice about operational procedures
• Scheduling and coordinating work to tight deadlines
• Identifying problems and shortcomings with existing systems
• Co-ordinating testing and commissioning activities with internal and external stakeholders and providing advice on testing and commissioning procedures and documentation
• Producing or assisting in the production of all tests and commissioning documentation
• Undertaking testing and commissioning activities with time and cost in line with the specified site requirements
• Monitoring progress recording all test results witnessing final testing and acceptance of equipment and compilation of all documentation for inclusion in the site test dossier
• Ensuring the safe testing and commissioning of completed installations to achieve the necessary plant performance in accordance with project program requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 8-15 years of experience in testing and commissioning of EHV substations.
• Minimum 5 years experience in 380kV Substation Projects within Saudi Arabia or GCC

Key Competencies

• Strong technical troubleshooting skills.
• Leadership and coordination abilities.
• Effective communication with clients and consultants.
• Report writing and documentation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure during critical energization activities.
• High commitment to safety and quality standards.