T&C Protection Engineer

Larsen & Toubro; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Larsen & Toubro in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Testing & Commissioning Engineer for the 380kV Substation Project. You will test facilities, equipment and plants to ensure they meet client needs.

The role requires testing relays, using relay software, coordinating with stakeholders, and producing test documentation while maintaining safety and schedule.

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.

Responsibilities

• Test main advanced relays, back up relays and auxiliary relays and execute independently.
• Operate all make relays software applications.
• Operate all make secondary & primary current injection kits.
• Read and verify protection schemes in the field.
• Schedule and coordinate work to tight deadlines.
• Coordinate testing and commissioning activities with stakeholders.
• Produce tests and commissioning documentation.
• Ensure safe testing and commissioning to meet plant performance.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Communication

Documentation

Energization pressure

Safety & Quality

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Relays software

Job description

Position Title: Testing & Commissioning Engineer (T&C Engineer)

Project: 380kV Substation Project

Location: Saudi Arabia

Job Summary

Testing & 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 & 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.