2. Key Responsibilities
Engineering & Technical Duties
- Prepare and review SLDs, layouts, control schemes, protection logic, and cable schedules.
- Specify equipment such as transformers, breakers, isolators, CTs, VTs, switchgear, and control panels.
- Work with SCADA teams for RTU integration.
- Conduct load flow, short-circuit, and protection coordination studies.
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Design, review, and supervise installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical substations (HV/MV/LV).
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Ensure proper operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of substation equipment including transformers, switchgear, protection systems, and control panels.
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Prepare and review technical drawings, single-line diagrams, protection schemes, and technical specifications.
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Conduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance to ensure system reliability and safety.
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Analyze faults and disturbances, and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
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Coordinate with contractors, suppliers, and project teams during construction and operational phases.
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Ensure compliance with national and international electrical standards, safety regulations, and project requirements.
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Monitor substation performance and prepare technical reports and documentation.
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Support protection, relay coordination, and SCADA integration activities.
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Provide technical guidance and on-site supervision to technicians and junior engineers.
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Participate in system upgrades, rehabilitation, and expansion of substations.
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Ensure adherence to HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) policies at all times
Project Implementation & Supervision
- Oversee installation, testing, commissioning of substation equipment.
- Supervise contractors and ensure compliance.
- Inspect civil and electrical works.
Quality, Compliance & Reporting
- Ensure compliance with IEC, IEEE, NEC, and DABS standards.
- Maintain documentation including FAT, SAT, method statements, test reports.
- Prepare progress reports and site assessments.
