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Testing and Commissioning Engineer
Kuwait Jobs · Fahaheel , Kuwait
A leading contracting firm in Fahaheel, Kuwait is hiring Electrical / Substation Testing and Commissioning Engineers (HV/MV/LV - 400/132/33/11 KV) for substation projects. Four positions are available: two on an urgent temporary basis for two months, and two on a permanent basis. Candidates from India or already in Kuwait may apply.
Role Purpose:
Responsible for testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting protection, control, and automation systems in HV/MV electrical substations to ensure safe energization and reliable operation as per client and utility standards.
Requirements:
- Education: B.E./B.Tech in Electrical or Electrical Power Engineering.
- Experience: 6-10 years in substation testing and commissioning for utilities or EPC projects.
- Certifications preferred: IEC 61850, HV safety certification, OEM relay training.
- Compliance knowledge of MEW, SEC, DEWA, or equivalent utility standards.
- Strong knowledge of power system protection principles, fault analysis, and relay coordination.
- Hands-on experience with relay test kits: Omicron CMC, Doble F6150, Megger SVERKER.
- Familiarity with IEC 61850, Modbus, and substation automation systems.
- Understanding of HV/MV equipment: transformers, GIS/AIS switchgear, circuit breakers, CTs, VTs.
- Ability to read and interpret SLDs, protection schematics, and wiring diagrams.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills under field conditions.
- Strict adherence to electrical safety procedures and LOTO protocols.
- Good communication for client reporting and technical discussions.
- Willingness to work on site, in shifts, and handle site pressure during energization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Protection Relay Testing: Perform primary and secondary injection testing on numerical and electromechanical relays for overcurrent, earth fault, differential, distance, and transformer protection.
- Commissioning: Execute FAT, SAT, and site acceptance testing for substations up to 400kV. Verify CT/VT ratios, polarity, insulation resistance, and continuity.
- Settings Implementation: Configure and apply MEW/client-approved relay settings in devices from Siemens, ABB, Schneider, GE, SEL.
- System Validation: Conduct protection scheme testing, interlock checks, SCADA point-to-point verification, and end-to-end testing.
- Documentation: Prepare test reports, commissioning procedures, as-built drawings, and as-left settings. Maintain records per IEC 61850 and client standards.
- Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve issues in protection, control, and metering circuits during testing and energization.
- Coordination: Liaise with client, consultant, utility authority such as MEW, and contractors to align on testing schedules and technical approvals.
How to Apply:
Contact on WhatsApp only at +965 6550 5929 and send your CV to hrdsrts@yahoo.com.
