Testing Engineer - Substation
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Testing and commissioning
- Perform and supervise testing and commissioning for substation projects.
- Test HV/MV switchgear, transformers, CTs, PTs/VTs, circuit breakers, protection systems, control panels, batteries, chargers, and auxiliary systems.
- Carry out relay tests, functional and interlocking checks, trip circuit supervision, and control logic verification.
- Perform primary and secondary injection tests, insulation resistance, winding resistance, transformer ratio, polarity, and other relevant electrical tests.
- Review approved testing procedures, drawings, specifications, and test formats.
- Coordinate testing with clients, consultants, contractors, OEMs, site teams, and electrical installation teams.
- Troubleshoot testing faults and coordinate corrective actions.
- Follow approved procedures and ensure compliance with project requirements, applicable standards, QA/QC, and HSE.
- Prepare test reports, commissioning records, checklists, punch lists, and handover documentation.
- Support pre-commissioning, commissioning, energization, and final handover.
- Ensure testing instruments are calibrated and available, keep accurate records, and report progress.
Qualifications and experience
- Bachelor's degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering.
- Relevant experience in substation testing and commissioning.
- Hands-on experience with HV/MV substation equipment and protection systems.
- Knowledge of electrical testing procedures, drawings, and technical specifications.
- Experience with OMICRON, Megger, DOBLE, primary/secondary injection test kits, or equivalent.
- Knowledge of protection relays, control circuits, interlocking, and substation automation is an advantage.
- Ability to troubleshoot technical issues during testing and commissioning.
- Strong communication and coordination skills; ability to work independently under project deadlines.
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