Protection & Commissioning Engineer – Substation

Job description

Role Overview Responsible for testing and commissioning of Control & Relay Panels, Protection Relays, Protection Schemes, Protection IEDs, and communication protocols for MV and HV substations, including projects up to 765kV . The role involves extensive site commissioning activities, troubleshooting, retrofitting, customer interaction, and preparation of commissioning documentation. Travel Requirement: 80–90% Key Responsibilities Protection & Panel Testing • Testing and commissioning of Control & Relay Panels up to 765kV. • Testing and commissioning of Protection Relays & Schemes for MV and HV applications such as feeder, transformer, distance, generator, line differential, busbar, etc. • Configuration, parametrization, Goosing, interoperability, and integration of Protection IEDs with SCADA. Communication & Integration • Configuration of communication protocols such as Modbus, DNP3.0, IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-103. • Creation of Data Sets, RCBs, and tagging of signals. • Basic knowledge of networking and communication protocols. Retrofitting & Troubleshooting • Retrofitting of Protection IEDs. • Troubleshooting and replacement of Control & Relay Panels (CRP). • Troubleshooting of protection and control systems during commissioning. Testing Tools & Methods • Hands-on operating knowledge of secondary injection test kits such as Omicron, Doble, Ponovo, ISA, etc. • Experience with auto-testing methods such as OCC, State Sequencing, Distance Characteristics Testing, and Differential Characteristics Testing. Documentation & Customer Interaction • Preparation of commissioning documents such as SAT Reports, Test Reports, Commissioning Schedule/Plans, and MOM. • Planning and execution of training courses and customer presentations. • Working with Windows, PC communication, and serial/IP communication. Added Advantage • Experience with Protection & Control equipment and solutions, preferably with IEDs from Siemens, Alstom, SEL, GE, ABB, NR, and SIFANG. • Knowledge of Process Bus Technology. • Basic knowledge of Networking and Communication Protocols. Key Skills Protection Relay Testing | Relay Commissioning | Protection Schemes | Control & Relay Panels | MV/HV | 765kV | Protection IED | IEC 61850 | IEC 60870-5-103 | Modbus | DNP3 | Omicron | Doble | Ponovo | ISA | Secondary Injection | Distance Protection | Differential Protection | Busbar Protection | Transformer Protection | Feeder Protection | SCADA Integration | Retrofitting | Process Bus | Substation Automation #SL