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Job Description Summary

In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for the Engineering & Field Services of the Substation Automation Systems including DCS and RTU. He will closely coordinate his activities with DCS Engineering & Field Service team, Project management, Application and After Sales. This position will report to GA Gulf Cluster Engineering & Field Services leader.

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

• Responsible for the Field Services activity of the Substation Automation Systems including DCS/SCS, RTU and Cyber security.

• Understanding the project technical requirements, Customer Standards and specification and proposing the solution to customer as per the project scope.

• Take the complete ownership of technical activities for assigned projects (Site Survey, Engineering, Design, 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.

• Perform, coordinate and record Site testing for Signal testing, controls, measurement, interlocks, IEC61850 IED’s and SCADA signals.

• Perform, coordinate and record Site testing for DCS/SCS complex functionalities.

• Lead the design of the Substation LAN networks, configuration of industrial computers, ethernet switches, Firewall routers and satellite clocks according to project design.

• Knowledge of the schemes, application and SCS Database configuration of IEDs (BCUs, BCPU, RTU, IEC61850 Protection relays, AVR, Tariff meter etc.) in electrical networks including HV & EHV systems, and state-of-the-art technologies in substation automation

• Support Operations team to execute projects efficiently in terms of budgeted profitability, planning, and general reporting (internal / external).

• Demonstrate EHS compliance and ensure Zero Deviation Plan is implemented within the team and setting the example by demonstrating the proper acts and actively observes work conditions and behaviors, giving constructive feedback and celebrating EHS effective prevention.

• Effectively communicate directly with customers to ensure excellent customer service and to build and maintain customer intimacy.

• Works with application team to address any product issues and provide the solution to the customer.

• Raise Change request for any such requirements which are not as per the project specification.

• Project planning to ensure timely achievement of project milestones as per project schedule.

• Support factory during Panels Integration and FAT and clarify/close any raise comments/snags during FAT.

• Follow the departments standard design process and contribute to continuously improving it.

• Requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.

• 6 years minimum relevant experience in substation automation system projects (IEC61850), RTU, Cyber security as well as site experience in DCS/SCS systems of electrical power substations.

• Experienced in GE DS Agile, PACiS, GPG, G500 and D2xx RTUs solutions.

• Practical experience in DCS/SCS Engineering, product selections, System architecture, System Database Creation and Configuration, System Validation, FAT, site installations supervision, Site testing and commissioning, as well as system troubleshooting and rectification.

• Knowledge of Sequencing & interlocking principles used in substation automation systems and their implementation on IEC61850 IED’s.

• Good knowledge of communication protocols such as IEC 61850, MODBUS, IEC101/104, T103 & SNTP and communication network PRP/HSR/RSTP.

• knowledge of Cyber security solutions implementation in the field of Substation Automation.

• Experience with Utilities and Industrial customer across Middle east, preferably with Kahramaa, Qatar Energy, Q-Companies approvals shall add advantage.

• Excellent in MS-Office package (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).

• Ability and willingness to travel across the region (25%) without limitation

• Good oral/written communication skills in English and/or Arabic

• Desired Characteristics

• Strong 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 the 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.

• Understanding of the business in GULF clusters countries (Qatar, UAE)

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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