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Substation Protection System Engineer

GE India Ltd

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based on 1.1k Reviews

4-7 years

Noida

1 vacancy

Substation Protection System Engineer

posted 21d ago

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Flexible timing

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Job Description

Develop and Apply Relay Tripping Philosophies: Develop and apply relay tripping philosophies to ensure effective system protection for EHV/HV Electrical Substations (AIS / GIS / HVDC / FACTS / STATCOM / Onshore / Offshore / Renewable / etc. ).
Design and Optimization:
- Design and optimize protection relay systems compatible with CTs and VTs.
- Perform compatibility calculations and configure protection relays.
Relay Settings and Configuration:
- Conduct selectivity studies to ensure proper coordination and discrimination between protection devices.
- Develop relay setting notes and input accurate settings into protection relay software.

Technical Support: Support multiple projects as an expert in the domain to solve complex cases and provide technical support.
Shall work support on the control protection design or secondary engineering deliverables activity based on need basis of the projects.

Power System Studies: Conduct studies on short circuits and voltages using Power Factory DIgSILENT and ETAP Power Station to ensure system stability and reliability.
Troubleshooting Management:
- Manage and support troubleshooting activities using data analysis tools from transient fault recorders.
- Provide expert analysis and solutions for transient faults and protection system issues.

Project Management

Plan and Manage Engineering Activities:
- Plan and manage engineering activities for protection systems.
- Coordinate engineering teams to ensure project alignment and efficiency.
- Manage project schedules budgets and resource allocation to meet project objectives effectively.

Quality and Compliance

Ensure Compliance with Standards: Ensure protection systems comply with industry standards (IEC 61850 IEEE) and or Regions / Customers Local Standards / Practices.
Documentation Management: Manage and validate engineering documentation.
Quality Procedures: Implement and maintain quality procedures and participate in audits to uphold high standards.

Prepare Manage Training

Training Programs:
- Develop and conduct training programs for engineering teams on protection relay systems and best practices.
- Ensure continuous knowledge transfer and skill development within the team.

Customer and Stakeholder Engagement

Interface with Customers:
- Interface with customers to understand technical requirements.
- Manage customer feedback and technical queries.
Promote Best Practices: Promote best practices and standardized processes across teams.
Knowledge Consolidation: Lead the return on experience process to consolidate knowledge through templates shared worldwide.

Health and Safety

Integrate EHS Requirements: Integrate Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) requirements into design processes.

Promote Safety Excellence: Demonstrate EHS leadership and promote a culture of safety excellence.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor (or) master degree in electrical engineering.
Min 5+ years in substation protection relay systems within EHV Electrical Substations Oil Gas or Power Transmission industries.
Expertise in protection relay selection configuration and CT/VT compatibility.
Experience in EPC (Engineering Procurement Construction) environments with multidisciplinary teams.
Strong knowledge of protection relay systems and industry standards.
Proficiency in protection relay software and engineering tools (CAD PDM/DMS).
Excellent communication leadership and problem-solving skills.
In-depth understanding of relay tripping philosophies and their application in protection systems.
Ability to manage studies on short circuits and voltages using Power Factory DIgSILENT and ETAP Power Station.
Experience conducting selectivity studies for relay settings.
Proficient in troubleshooting management and data analysis from transient fault recorders.
Experience with Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and site visits is beneficial.

Desired Characteristics

Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects. Ability to document plan market and execute programs. Established project management skills.
Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
Willingness to travel internationally as required.
Proven technical leadership in a complex system engineering development environment.
Proactively serves on cross functional leadership teams; Makes decisions independently; Pulls in experts when needed.
Technical Expertise: In-depth understanding of substation protection systems relay technologies relay tripping philosophies and power system studies.
Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
Problem-Solving: Proficient in identifying issues and implementing effective solutions.
Quality Focus: Commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.

Key Competences

Technical Expertise: In-depth understanding of substation protection systems relay technologies relay tripping philosophies and power system studies.
Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective customer and team interactions.
Leadership: Strong leadership and team coordination abilities to guide and mentor junior engineers.
Problem-Solving: Proficient in identifying issues and implementing effective solutions.
Quality Focus: Commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.

GE Vernovas Grid Solutions business electrifies the world by delivering advanced grid technologies that enable efficient power transmission and distribution from generation to consumption. With a global footprint of 14000 employees in around 80 countries Grid Solutions serves 90% of the world power utilities supporting a reliable efficient and decarbonized energy transition.

Our engineers are always up for the challenge - and were always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting and youll need to bring a solution-focused positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed loyal colleagues if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact youll be exposed to game-changing diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the energy transition.

What we offer:

A key role in a dynamic international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements Competitive benefits and great development opportunities - including private health insurance.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

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