Lead HV/MV Protection & Grid Reliability

TALENT TRADER GROUP PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Leadership development

Job summary

TALENT TRADER GROUP PTE. LTD. is seeking a Head of Protection & Control to lead a team responsible for HV and MV protection systems design, testing, and reliability. You will guide relay coordination, substation automation, and SCADA integration to ensure safe and efficient power infrastructure.

The role emphasizes leadership, hands-on expertise in protection schemes, and collaboration with stakeholders to deliver large-scale projects with strong emphasis on reliability and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Proven experience in HV/MV protection systems, power system studies, and relay coordination.
• Strong knowledge of protection relays, substation automation, SCADA, and power system operations.
• Experience in testing and commissioning of protection and control systems.
• Prior leadership or team management experience is highly preferred.
• PE certification or equivalent is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Protection Systems team for HV and MV projects.
• Oversee design, engineering, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of protection and control systems.
• Review and approve protection schemes, relay settings, and coordination studies.
• Ensure compliance with standards, regulations, and procedures.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers and staff.
• Support project execution, tender preparation, and technical evaluations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance reliability, safety, and efficiency.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and deliverables.

Skills

HV/MV protection experience

Protection relays

Substation automation

SCADA

Power system operations

Testing & commissioning

Leadership / team management

Professional Engineer (PE)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Protection Relays

SCADA

Job description

TALENT TRADER GROUP PTE. LTD. is seeking a Head of Protection & Control to lead a team responsible for HV and MV protection systems design, testing, and reliability. You will guide relay coordination, substation automation, and SCADA integration to ensure safe and efficient power infrastructure.

The role emphasizes leadership, hands-on expertise in protection schemes, and collaboration with stakeholders to deliver large-scale projects with strong emphasis on reliability and compliance.