Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for Protection & Control (FAT) Testers on 6 Month Ongoing Contract, based in Newcastle.
This role is INSIDE IR35.
P&C (FAT) Test engineer will have experience in utilities sector, knowledge on protection relays for electrical substation from 33kV to 400kV. Including knowledge on protection function such distance, line differential, busbar protection, transformer protections Protection Test Engineer is responsible for programming, testing of Protection relays and Cubicles for both the Electric Utility & Industrial markets. In-depth hands-on experience & knowledge of Protection and scheme design is an essential element of this role.
Essential Responsibilities:
• Perform configuration of protection relays, Validation, factory acceptance test (FAT) of Protection systems.
• Support site activities when required.
• Seeks resolutions on hardware, Software, or performance related protection/design issues.
• Manage Fault reports for resolution via Company’s process. To adhere to all required procedures and processes in force at any time.
• Provide weekly time sheets and monthly reports including status of all work undertaken by the Engineer.
• Communicate Project schedule progress, report quality issues and tools/equipment requirements.
• Maintain strong safety mindset to assure the executed work reflects the technical requirements within the safety standards.
• Warns the project manager and the technical lead in case of budget deviation forecast / any technical deviation which put the project in risk.
• Abide by all Corporate and local policies and procedures including but not limited to Integrity, Diversity, Proprietary Information, Conflict of Interest.
• Apply and adhere the company’s quality, environment health & safety policies to the work at Factory and site.
• Ensure RAMS produced and approved before performing any works.
Job Requirements:
• The incumbent must possess strong knowledge of protection functions, Electrical Scheme, and cubicle design.
• Strong working knowledge of relays configuration and testing
• Electrical (motors, generators, power grid and generation) Desired Knowledge/Experience:
• Electrical Engineer with over 5 years’ experience in substations ranging from 11kV to 400kV
• Ability to travel to customer sites - Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge on Power & Protection Systems.
• Experience with electrical Protection relays (LV, MV & HV), detailed design is essential for the job.
• Strong technical skills on Programming and testing Protection Relays.
• Ability to perform Functional testing of Protection panels.
• Experience in Factory Acceptance Testing of protection schemes.
• Experience on performing testing including but not limited to checking protection functions via secondary injections, GOOSE testing, signal testing with SCADA on IEC61850.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and achieve milestones and deliverables