We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Field Service Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be executing remote and on-site service activities for protection systems and RTU systems within transmission and distribution substations and power stations, aligning with customer requirements. You will be ensuring the delivery of timely and cost-effective solutions while adhering to established processes, procedures, and safety guidelines.
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Location: Kuwait City, Al Kuwayt, Kuwait
Job Schedule: Full time
Remote: No
Responsibilities:
- Conduct relay testing, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting at client substations.
- Possess a solid understanding of structured programming, communication techniques, and protocols specific to the company relays, with familiarity in other relay manufacturers being advantageous.
- Effectively troubleshoot system protection issues and schemes.
- Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of various protection and communication schemes.
- Possess hands-on experience with the company relays (including RED, REB, REF, REC, RET, etc.) and RTUs.
- Supervise the installation and commissioning of automation systems, ensuring adherence to established standards and best practices.
- Exhibit expertise in testing, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of protection systems for all equipment within substations operating at voltage levels up to 400 kV.
- Have experience in testing, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of protection systems for all equipment in power stations and refinery environments.
- Train site operators in operational procedures and ensure that site-specific manuals and documentation are prepared prior to handover.
- Engage with clients or their representatives to ascertain their needs and priorities.
- Provide comprehensive written procedures for switching, energization, and isolation methods pertinent to testing, commissioning, and maintenance activities.
- Coordinate and oversee the work of substation technicians and electricians, assigning tasks as appropriate.
- Maintain a professional demeanor when interacting with employees, clients, and suppliers.
- Possess experience in troubleshooting electrical components across various types of switchgear.
- Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
- Live the company’s core values of safety and integrity, taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.
Requirements:
- A bachelor’s degree in electrical or communication engineering.
- Proficiency in utilizing testing and diagnostic equipment.
- Skilled in interpreting and working with electrical drawings and schematics.
- Strong organizational and time management abilities.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and ongoing learning.
- Proficiency in both spoken & written English is required.
