Main duties and responsibilities will include:
* Integration of Control & Protection Panels system with Simulation packages
* Configuration of IEC61850 IED's via vendor specific tools and System Configuration Tools for complete system integration.
* Lead the configuration, testing and troubleshooting of complex IEC61850 IED system.
* Testing and debugging of complex IEC61850 communication systems using industry standard tools such as IEDScout, Wireshark etc.
* Providing Technical Support to Control Project Lead Engineers
* Testing of control & protection system.
* Typical tasks include the following
· Creating and carrying out test procedures
· Investigating problems and diagnosing and repairing faults
· Ensuring that equipment works to its specification.
· Installation, inspection and safe power up the equipment,
· Loading of software and firmware
· Equipment Configuration (e.g. Network switches)
· Primary and secondary injections
· Electrical circuit and relay logic testing
· Troubleshooting, including log/error file extraction
· Wiring of control cubicle
· Fibre & cabling installation
· Cubicle Installation and movement
· Prepare technical and test specifications, test reports
· Support site activities relevant to the installation and commissioning of the control system
· Ensuring safe working conditions
· Review system as-built documentation for accuracy and completeness.
· Provide daily and weekly progress reports of accomplished tasks and exception
· Support in creation of control hardware System architecture for Test Platform.
· Support work on site (within UK & International) for projects as and when required.
Requirements/ Qualification:
* Degree or equivalent experience in Electronics/Electrical engineering or related field.
* Experience in working with Control Panels, preferably for a Substation environment
* Good knowledge of networking and IEC61850 protocol.
* Good knowledge of RSCAD.
* Good communication and interpersonal skills
* Experience in working in a team/project environment
* Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment with limited supervision
* Must possess strong attention to detail
* Must be willing to learn and improve processes as required
* Must be able to work under pressure of customer and Project Manager(s) and complete tasks under tight time frame
* Flexible working hours (weekend/bank holidays as required)
* Required to follow and understand work rules and procedures
* Must be able to exhibit logic and troubleshooting skills
* Required to travel a minimum of 5% (International Worldwide)
* At all times adhere to GE / Customer EHS requirements whether in lab or site environment, maintaining a safe and clean working environment
* Strong oral and written communicate