Job Description Summary

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Handle on-site installation, testing, and commissioning (T&C) for protection relays, busbar protection, Conventional Control Systems (CCS), SCMS, and LCC equipment.
• Provide expert technical direction on OEM packaged products; interpret complex schematics, wiring diagrams, and PLD drawings.
• Perform CT/VT adequacy checks, relay setting verification, IEC61850 signal mapping, and cybersecurity requirement and implementation.
• Plan, organize, and direct resources (labor, tools, materials). Manage project workloads to ensure a high billable ratio and adherence to budgetary constraints.
• Prepare accurate field service reports, maintain timesheets, manage red-line drawings, and coordinate responses to consultant/customer comments.
• Ensure full compliance with EHS guidelines and maintain consistent quality standards through rigorous testing and validation protocols.
• Act as the GE representative in technical meetings, provide training to customer personnel, and drive satisfaction through proactive communication.
• Able to handle the testing, panel integration, and internal validation at GEV facility.
• Representing GE before customer & consultants in technical discussions and workshop.
• Experienced in all protection relays software (GE and MiCOM), test kits, and Microsoft office.
• Pre-outage and installation planning; possibly recommending and administering policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or electronics engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of field experience in HV substation protection and control systems.
• Strong knowledge of protection and busbar philosophy and CCS
• Proficiency with protection relay software, test kits (e.g., Omicron/Megger), and diagnostic tools.
• Ability to interpret and implement technical documentation (schematics, cable schedules, interpanel wiring files, Bill of Materials).
• Advanced computer literacy (MS Office Suite, Project Management software).
• Strong communication skills in English
• This role requires 100% travel across the region

Desired Characteristics

• Demonstrated expertise in GEV products (e.g., MiCOM, UR family relays, DGA900, MS3000, or similar).
• Strong knowledge of DCS, and SCMS/Cybersecurity implementation.
• PMP certification or formal project management training.
• Deep understanding of EHV/HV electrical network schemes and state-of-the-art substation automation technologies.
• Experience with ServiceMax or similar field service management software.
• Proven ability to work under pressure, take ownership of onsite deliverables, and manage cross-functional teams (including sub-contractors and draftsmen).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong communication skills in Arabic

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