Field Service Engineering - Experienced Professional

Responsibilities

• Study the contractual scope of site work, applicable specification and standards, application, electrical scheme drawings and interface engineering.
• Prepare site test procedure and test formats taking into consideration the manufacturer recommendations and applicable standard.
• Plan and schedule testing and commissioning activities.
• Identify and arrange test equipment needed to carry out the task. Verify the availability of required documentation (specifications, scheme drawings, etc…).
• Prepare relay setting calculation if required for small jobs.
• Proceed with the testing and commissioning of the equipment and its interface with other equipment in line with the test procedure and agreement reached with the customer.
• Issue the documentation of the test results duly validated by the individual and the customer. Issue the certification of the installation for energization and operation.
• Investigate reported malfunction and implement curative action / initiate corrective action.
• Co‑ordinate with customer for outage requirement, entry gate pass, work permit, etc…
• Verify application of all safety rules and good maintenance of test and measuring instruments and tools, and implement the corrections needed.
• Report on progress and completion of jobs.
• Control all related documentation (Procedure, test reports, as built drawings).
• Performing test of protection relays and substation electrical HV/LV equipment.
• Testing of vacuum reclosers, pad mounted step‑up transformers, instrument transformers (PT/CT), surge arresters, switchboard, grounding system, and relay protection systems.
• Ensure the performance of all field testing on substation equipment is completed accurately and safely.
• Develop and execute substation equipment test procedures.
• Provide technical instruction, mentoring, guidance with regard to substation systems and electrical power systems to field testing technicians.
• Develop testing & commissioning departmental and project requirements.
• Ensure compliance of testing QA/QC process.
• Regularly meet and liaise with clients and other personnel with responsibility to act independently on technical matters relating to testing & commissioning.
• Consult with client on testing and commissioning projects.
• Maintain excellent relationship with client and field personnel.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Degree in Electrical Engineering/Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Power & Controls, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of proven experience in testing or design and construction of similar facilities. Experience with ZIV protection relay is a plus.
• Expert understanding of electrical systems.
• Proficient in reading electrical single lines, DC schematics, and equipment wiring diagrams.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize projects and tasks.
• Advanced knowledge of electrical industry standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong leadership skills, attention to safety, strong analytical, problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Advanced use of testing equipment such as CMC
  256 and CMC
  100 and other test equipment.

Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.

At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders.

You can find out more about our Trust Charter here.

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.