Sr. Protection Engineer

STR Global

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Ref: MP484-100

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

STR Global in partnership with a leading international company is recruiting for a Senior Protection Engineer to work on a prestigious LRT project.

Working within the Technical Services department you will be responsible for:
The execution, installation, testing, commissioning, maintenance and repair work for HV/MV/LV and Protection relays.
Ensure all test /maintenance reports completed, signed by the end client
Managing the work team at site and controlling a number of personnel
Preparation of technical reports, test sheets, failure report in co-ordination with client and other Sr. Engineers.
Planning and preparing of time schedule in co-ordination with client
Proper monitoring of spare parts, tools & equipment consumables etc. for further procurement
Close liaison with Project Manager, work scheduler and other Sr. Engineers
Provides expert level support in all Protection relays investigations and problem analysis
Monitoring the performance of each site staff for yearly evaluations
Attend emergency calls, fault investigation and submit technical report.
You will have regular liaison with external contacts including the client and external suppliers

Testing of protection relays for Over head line, transformer, Bus Bar, Breaker fail, cable protection, U/F & L/S relays of M/s ABB make like REC 561, RET 521, SPAJ, SPAE, SPAC 539, RXD HL4 and RXIDK

Requirements

You will need to be a Grade A approved expert in testing, installation and commissioning of protection relays, power transformers, switchgears, and similar schemes.
You will need to have both discipline and maintenance activity experience related to applications with a, thorough knowledge of all Substation equipment application, manufacturing, testing, maintenance, and post-failure investigation and repair activities.
6 years+ practical experience in ABB Relays and Protection schemes.
6-8 years of experience in Switch Gear, Transformer and Battery Systems as well as Protection Relays maintenance.
Knowledge in ABB, ALSTHOM and SIEMENS Equipments and ABB electromechanical Relays are added advantage
1-3 years of experience in maintaining Substation equipments.
4-5 years of experience in leading a team of Engineers and Technicians.
Capability to work and lead in a multinational / multi cultural team.

Candidates with previous approval/ experience of Kahramaa (Ministry of electricity and Water authority) would be preferred
You must be available to work in Substation and other sites or office and available for callout duties.

This is an opportunity to join one of the leading international companies on the next stage of the development of Qatar and its rail systems. On offer is an attractive salary, housing and vehicle allowance, schooling allowance for dependants, medical cover and a bonus scheme are all applicable.

About the Company

STR Global is a niche resourcing solutions business focused on the energy sector. STR Global have a network of 7 offices worldwide - London, Dubai, Doha, Rio De Janeiro, Hong Kong, Perth and Houston. From these locations STR Global is capable of delivering recruitment solutions for any size and location of project.

Our professional recruiters have an understanding of the global energy market and the issues that are relevant to individual locations gained through their hands on experience working directly for clients and contractors in the sector.

We are members of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and follow a strict code of ethics combined with an in-depth awareness and understanding of employment and recruitment law and health, safety and environmental matters.

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