Testing and Commissioning Engineer

gevernova; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 260,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

gevernova is seeking a Testing & Commissioning Engineer to lead the commissioning of electrical substation protection and control systems. You will organize substation tests, prepare test plans, and conduct on-site testing to ensure safety, quality, and timely delivery.

The role requires 7+ years of experience, strong knowledge of protection panels and SAS interfaces, and proficiency in English and Arabic. You will report to project leadership and coordinate with the client for daily activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering or a relevant field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience as Testing and Commissioning Engineer in a similar industry.
• Familiarity with Protection & Control and substations at various voltages (400/132/33/11kV).
• Strong knowledge of control panels (AVR, ABTS, ACCS, AMR) and SAS design/testing.
• Able to prepare interface CID files with SAS systems and communicate with leadership.

Responsibilities

• Organizing and managing all substation tests.
• Prepare test plans and procedures; carry out site tests for protection and control systems.
• Update testing schedule aligned with overall project schedule.
• Manage test equipment and ensure calibration certificates are valid.
• Issue and manage non-conformance reports; ensure drawings are updated for as-builts.
• Centralize and file test reports; obtain approvals from Consultant or Client.
• Coordinate with Client for daily activities and prepare commissioning reports.

Skills

Testing & Commissioning

Protection & Control

Electrical Engineering

English and Arabic

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SAS systems

CID interface files

Protection panels

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Testing & Commissioning Engineer is responsible for commencing, coordinating and completion of Testing & Commissioning Works of the Electrical substation protection and control systems in accordance with the overall targets (Safety, Quality, Cost and Delivery) defined for the Project and in line with the technical specifications of the Contract.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Organizing and managing all the substation tests
• Preparing test plan and associated test procedures
• Carrying out all type of site testsof protection and control systems.
• Establishing and updating testing schedule, in accordance with overall schedule
• Managing test equipment at site such as: digital multi-meters, injection sets, watt-meters, etc., and ensure their calibration certificates are valid.
• Checking all tests done on site are in accordance with contact requirements (quality, type)
• Issuing and managing non-conformance reports when required
• Ensuring marked-up of all drawings for preparation of as-built documentation
• Centralizing/filling test reports and ensuring they are duly approved/signed by Consultant (if any) or Client
• Organizing and managing the backup of all equipment computer files such as protection relays settings equipment configuration etc., in order to deliver them along with marked-up drawings
• Ensuring compliance to PMH, GRID Quality & EHS Policies and IMS procedures
• Recording and reporting of Quality Objectives & KPI data
• Coordination with Client for Daily activities
• Recommend field changes beneficial to plant operations or necessary for efficient commissioning.
• Prepare final Commissioning report highlighting problem areas, recommended engineering changes, improvements in organizational efficiency and personnel performance evaluations to ensure that experience gained from each Commissioning is fed back to PM Team.
• Prepare monthly progress reports of activities performed by Commissioning group and highlight any negative events such as delays, design/erection errors, missing spares etc.
• Check on safety procedures – Permits, Method Statements, Risk Assessments, LOTO and all high-risk activities are followed during operation sequences and in use of equipment and materials.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant bachelor degree
• Minimum 7 years working experience as a Testing and Commissioning Engineer in a similar industry.
• Familiar with specialized in Protection & Control, Sub-Station protection including: all protection panels for different voltage levels 400/132/33/11kV (BusBar prot. line prot., BS prot., BC prot., transformer prot. scheme check, stability, Load shedding, Capacitors Prot..etc.).
• Strong knowledge in all Control panels for different level (incl. AVR, ABTS, ACCS, AMR), and others.
• Strong knowledge in SAS design, testing and commissioning
• Good knowledge to prepare interface ( CID ) files with SAS systems
• Ability to influence internal stakeholders and functions laterally and upwards to achieve common project goals
• Ability to succinctly communicate to senior leadership key project issues with appropriate visual aids
• Proficiency in English and Arabic

Desired Characteristics

• Ability to manage customer, partner and external relations under pressure while remaining mindful of business/project goals
• Ability to create genuine team dynamics and shared ownership of project goals
• Ability to project self as true leader of the project and ultimate collaborative decision maker
• Strong sense of urgency & drive for results
• Natural instinct to be a change agent and contribute to wider business Operational improvement/evolution initiatives

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No