Field Service Engineer - Electrical Testing and Commissioning
by Schneider Electric Gulf in Energy (Oil, Gas & Renewables)
In this role you will study the contractual scope of site work, applicable specifications and standards, application, electrical scheme drawings, and interface engineering at Schneider Electric. You will prepare site test procedures and test formats, taking into consideration manufacturer recommendations and applicable standards, and you will plan and schedule testing and commissioning activities. You are responsible for identifying and arranging test equipment needed to carry out the task and verifying the availability of required documentation such as specifications and scheme drawings. You will proceed with the testing and commissioning of equipment and its interface with other equipment in line with the test procedure and agreement reached with the customer, and you will issue documentation of test results validated by yourself and the customer. Your responsibilities include performing tests of protection relays and substation electrical HV/LV equipment, including vacuum reclosers, pad mounted step-up transformers, instrument transformers, surge arresters, switchboards, grounding systems, and relay protection systems. You will develop and execute substation equipment test procedures, ensure compliance with testing QA/QC processes, and provide technical instruction, mentoring, and guidance to field testing technicians. You will investigate reported malfunctions and implement curative or corrective action, coordinate with customers for outage requirements, entry gate passes, and work permits, and regularly liaise with clients on testing and commissioning matters. Your background includes a degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Power and Controls, or an equivalent field, along with 5 or more years of proven experience in testing, or design and construction of similar facilities.