Configuration and testing Engineer

Description

Mission Statement:

Plan, prepare and coordinate pre-commissioning/commissioning/start-up activities leading to project completion. Develop and ensure adherence to a detailed commissioning schedule and plan, covering all aspects of pre-commissioning and start-up phases through to handover. Prepare and/or update a comprehensive commissioning manual. Develop a reporting structure and accountabilities for the commissioning team. Plan and coordinate the commissioning/start up schedule and necessary work with third party providers. Develop pre-commissioning test procedures and documentation. Correct any deficiencies found. Ensure compliance and progress reports are produced in accordance with client and legislative requirements. Liaise with government agencies where required to obtain necessary approvals prior to start-up. Prepare client acceptance forms and ensure satisfactory sign-off is obtained. Develop comprehensive quality, environment and safety commissioning plans. An Experienced Professional (P2) applies practical knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. May require the following proficiency: Works independently with general supervision. Problems faced are difficult but typically not complex. May influence others within the job area through explanation of facts, policies and practices.

Your Responsibilities:

• As a testing and configuration engineer, carrying out the configuration of IED’s in line with project requirements and testing of Control and relay panels, Substation automation system delivered and actively contribute in the testing team of Grid Automation Systems.
• Execute the project IED’s configurations and testing safely following all safety standards of HEIL as well as customer. Reports Hazards, Near Misses at working location back to office for records and further improvement.
• Ensure that customer relations are managed in an optimal way.
• Carryout the Configurations of IED’s and testing the Control, Protection and SAS panels as per the documented process description and checklists. Continuous interactions with testing Lead and expert help to carry out the testing works effectively.
• Report the Configuration and testing project status testing progress & testing plan to testing Lead. Ensure efficient use of the testing assets like Test kits, Tools etc.
• Ensures project information of any project is fully taken from testing lead  and get all IED’s fully configured and tested in line with customer approved drawings and  ready for the project specific testing activities before offering the projects to customer during FAT.
• Handing over the marked-up drawings to engineering for preparing the As-build drawing and onward submission to customer to close the project.
• Handover the final testing backup CD's, Micro SCADA system backup, IET workplace backup and other backup as per the checklist to lead.
• Actively and regularly (Compulsory for every project) provides feedback to Engineering Project Management, manufacturing and quality in way that ensures re-usage of experience.
• Follow the key process like  Test procedures ,Time sheets and  STAART Meetings.
• Ensure the installed base numerical relays are maintained with minimum revisions by continuously updating the older revisions.
• Ensure the usage of the latest tools and latest software versions during  project IED configurations and testing.
• Continuous learning & acquiring expertise in various protection schemes and Automation system to achieve the higher  growth in  ‘learning curve’.

Your background:

• BE/B.Tech - Electrical or Electronics Engg. with 8 – 12 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.