Engineer - Systems Engineering

GE Vernova


Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Contract type: Full time
Job Description Summary

Protection Test Engineer is responsible for configuration, testing of Protection relays and Cubicles for both the Electric Utility & Industrial markets for the Grid Solutions business. In-depth hands-on experience & knowledge of Protection and scheme design is an essential element of this role.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

The Protection Test Engineer Will Be Responsible For

  • 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 GE 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 GE 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.
  • Work in a safe manner and ensure appropriate training is taken to do tasks safely.
  • Report any accidents or injuries while on the job.
  • Oversee cubicle safety & good housekeeping practices of team members.
  • 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 Characteristics

  • Electrical Engineer with over 5 years’ experience in substations ranging from 11kV to 400kV
  • Ability to travel to customer sites
  • 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.
  • Candidates with proven knowledge of GE protection relays and Substation automation solutions are preferred.
  • Ability to organize, prioritize and achieve milestones and deliverables.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a strong customer focus and ability to cooperate with the different departments.
  • A rigorous team working approach with a high level of self-motivation, flexibility, and self-learning aptitude.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Strong problem-solving skills.
  • The ability to work independently within a dynamic work environment is essential.
  • Well-developed organizational skills are required.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

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