Electrical Testing and Commissioning Engineer

Job description

Roles and Responsibilities : • Conduct testing and commissioning of electrical systems, including circuit breakers, relays, and protection relays. • Ensure proper functioning of switchgear panels and control circuits during testing phases. • Collaborate with site engineers to identify issues and resolve problems related to electrical erection and installation. • Develop test plans, procedures, and reports for substation equipment such as transformers, VCBs (Vacuum Circuit Breakers), MCBs (Molded Case Circuit Breakers). Job Requirements : • 3-12 years of experience in electrical commissioning or testing & maintenance in power industry. • Strong knowledge of CRP (Control Relay Panel) software testing and commissioning. • Experience with panel testing, relay testing, and protection relay settings. • Ensure that all commissioning, testing and handover deliverables are met, as per the applicable contracts/agreements - taking over certicates, as built drawings, manufacturer manuals and instructions, punch lists, test procedures, risk assessment and method statements, permits, LOTO and end of commissioning reports. • Determine resource (persons and equipment) levels to attain schedule milestones and ensure conformance with the commissioning plan. • Develop strong working relationships with various stakeholders, including Eskom Grid Access Unit, the Dx and Tx System Operators, RETEC, GCAC, OEMs, EPC and O&M Contractors, external consultants, and lowners’ advisers. • Good knowledge in reading control wiring diagrams for CRP/other panels and testing of electrical equipment • knowledge in NIFPS and battery chargers • relay protection, substation testing, circuit breaker