Substation Automation and Protection Engineer

Job Description SummaryIn this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for the Engineering & Field Services of the Substation Automation Systems (DCS) and Protection/Control Panels including Tele-Protection. He will closely coordinate his activities with Project management, Telecom Engineering team, Application, and After Sales. This position will report to GA NAFT Engineering & Field Services leader.

Job Description

Main responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Responsible for the Engineering & Field Services of the Substation Automation Systems including DCS and RTU
• Responsible for the Engineering & Field Services of the Protection, Control and Tele-Protection Panels.
• Take the complete ownership of technical activities for assigned projects (Site Survey, Engineering, Design, Ordering Material, follow up material delivery, Follow Up and Support Panels Integration, Pre-FAT Internal Validation, FAT with customer, Supervise Site installations, Conduct Site testing and commissioning, Site Red mark-up and As Built Drawings, system troubleshooting and rectification).
• Analyze customer requirements & specifications to propose innovative and cost-effective solutions.
• Lead the design of the Substation LAN networks / Communication Architectures and configuration of industrial ethernet switches / routers and satellite clocks.
• Generate Purchase Requests for Materials required under the project with technical description.
• Participate with Project manager in customer, end user, subcontractor, and internal meetings.
• Project planning to ensure timely achievement of project milestones as per project schedule.
• Follow the departments standard design process and contribute to continuously improving it.
• Co-ordination with the integration team at the Integration Facility to ensure smooth operation of integration activity with relation to materials and documentation.
• Lead and conduct Pre-FAT Internal Validation and FAT with customer.
• Lead and conduct Site installations supervision, Site testing and commissioning, Site Red mark-up and As Built Drawings, system troubleshooting and rectification.
• Support Sales and Tendering team - Study customer’s technical & commercial requirements. Support Management during contract negotiation
• Deliver Customer trainings with high customer-satisfaction.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Engineering degree (5 Years University Education) in Electrical Engineering or Communications Engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in engineering and commissioning of Electrical Substation Protection and Control Panels.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in engineering or commissioning of Electrical Substation Automation Systems (IEC-61850) , as well as site experience in conventional and digital control systems of electrical power substations.
• Knowledge of Sequencing & interlocking principles used in substation automation systems.
• Understanding of Algeria customer solutions / products specifications.
• Knowledge of communication/Automation protocols such as IEC 61850, MODBUS, IEC 101/104, T103 and SNMP.
• Strong knowledge of IT/OT Networking. CCNA certified or equivalent will be preferred.
• Good knowledge and use of CAD software’s such as AutoCAD, MS-VISIO.
• Excellent in MS-Office package (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).
• Ability and willingness to travel inside the country without limitations and outside the country up to 50%, as required.
• Fluent in English and Arabic languages. (oral, reading and writing)

Desired Characteristics

• Strong interpersonal and interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Strong analytical skills to quickly understand and guide solutions to customer issues.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with an emphasis on innovative and creative solutions that result in higher profitability, increased visibility & market penetration.
• Strong written & verbal communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders
• Strong presentation and training skills.
• Proactive work style, creativity, high energy, Strong teamworking skills.
• Fast learner, willing to learn new technologies improve his technical capabilities.
• Strong Time Management skills, and ability to work under stress and react positively to sudden requests from internal and external customers and stakeholders.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

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