Protection Testing Engineer - Saudi Arabia/Jeddah📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Siemens, a global leader in advanced engineering technologies, is seeking a Protection Testing Engineer to join its Smart Infrastructure Customer Service division in Saudi Arabia. This role is part of the Digital Portfolio, focusing on intelligent energy systems, buildings, and industries to create efficient and secure environments. As a Protection Testing Engineer, you will contribute to developing solutions for a smarter future.

This is a challenging, future-oriented position where you will work with Siemens technology and contribute to sustainable development by enabling customers to better utilize resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform testing and maintenance of medium voltage switchgear, including CT, VT, CR tests, and CB timing.
• Conduct testing and maintenance of low voltage switchgear, including CT and VT tests.
• Execute advanced protection function testing, such as busbar, distance, and line/transformer differential protection.
• Troubleshoot High Voltage (HV), Medium Voltage (MV), and Low Voltage (LV) electrical systems.
• Analyze faults to identify root causes within electrical systems.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Power Engineering or an equivalent certification.
• A minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in a similar role is required.
• Proven technical expertise in medium and low voltage switchgear, including testing and commissioning.
• Demonstrated experience in protection relay testing, specifically with Siemens SIPROTEC 5 & 4 and Reyrolle protection relays, as well as handling ABB, GE, and SEL protection relays.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities are essential.
• Demonstrated skills in critical thinking, organization, communication, job coordination, creative thinking, programming, and leadership.
• Excellent command of the English language, both written and verbal.

Required Skills

• Expertise with Siemens SIPROTEC 5 & 4 and Reyrolle protection relays.
• Experience with ABB, GE, and SEL protection relays.
• Proficiency in medium voltage switchgear testing, including CT tests, VT tests, CR tests, and CB timing.
• Proficiency in low voltage switchgear testing, including CT and VT tests.
• Capability in advanced protection function testing, including busbar protection, distance protection, and line/transformer differential protection.
• Skilled in troubleshooting HV, MV, and LV electrical systems.
• Adept at fault analysis and root cause identification.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent critical thinking, organizational, and communication abilities.
• Competence in job coordination, creative thinking, and programming.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities.

Work Environment and Location

This is a full-time position based in Saudi Arabia. The work location includes Makkah and Jeddah. The required experience for this role is between 2 to 5 years.

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