Senior Testing & Commissioning Engineering- Electrical

The Senior Testing & Commissioning Engineer – Electrical shall be responsible for leading and executing testing, commissioning, energization, and handover activities for EHV/HV/MV electrical systems in compliance with NAMA Group standards, OETC Grid Code, DCRP regulations, IEC/IEEE standards, and project specifications. The role requires strong technical authority, utility interface capability, and proven leadership in live substation and transmission projects. Lead testing, commissioning, and energization of 400kV / 220kV / 132kV / 33kV substations and associated transmission systems. • Plan, execute, and control commissioning activities in accordance with NAMA Distribution Codes, OETC Grid Code, and Oman DCRP regulations. • Prepare, review, and approve commissioning procedures, method statements, switching programs, and energization plans. • Carry out and supervise testing of power transformers, circuit breakers, GIS/AIS switchgear, CTs, VTs, surge arresters, and grounding systems. • Perform protection relay testing and commissioning for ABB, Siemens, SEL, GE, Schneider, and numerical relay platforms. • Verify protection schemes including differential, distance, REF, busbar, transformer protection, autoreclose, and intertripping schemes. • Coordinate with NAMA / OETC control centers for shutdowns, approvals, synchronization, and energization activities. • Ensure SCADA, SAS, IEC 61850 communication, and teleprotection systems are tested and integrated successfully. • Ensure full compliance with Permit-to-Work (PTW), LOTO, HSE plans, and Oman safety regulations during all site activities. • Lead fault investigation, relay analysis, disturbance record evaluation, and root cause analysis. • Supervise, mentor, and technically guide commissioning engineers and technicians. • Coordinate FAT, SAT, and witness testing with utilities, consultants, and OEMs. • Ensure preparation, verification, and submission of test reports, as-built drawings, red line markups, and final handover dossiers. • Support grid compliance checks, protection coordination studies, and energization clearance documentation. Regulatory & Utility Compliance • Strong working knowledge of Oman DCRP regulations and electrical safety rules. • Hands-on experience with NAMA Group Distribution Code and procedures. • In-depth understanding of OETC Grid Code, switching philosophy, and protection requirements. • Experience in obtaining utility approvals, shutdown permits, and energization clearances. • Compliance with IEC, IEEE, BS, and Oman Electrical Standards. Qualification & Experience Requirements • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (Mandatory). • Minimum 10–15 years of experience in testing and commissioning of EHV/HV/MV power systems. • Proven experience in Oman utility projects (NAMA / OETC) or GCC transmission & distribution projects. • Eligibility to obtain or possession of Oman DCRP Level-4 License. • Eligibility to obtain or possession of OETC Level-3 authorization (or previously approved). • Strong expertise in protection relays, substation automation, and power system testing. • Hands-on experience with (DIGSI-4&5, PCM600-ABB/HITACHI, SEL Compass, Alstom, Scheneider, S1 studio, Omicron Test Universe etc.), and equivalent test equipment. • Familiar in OCC file creation and testing with CMC356 • Excellent coordination, leadership, and technical reporting skills. Regulatory & Utility Compliance • Strong working knowledge of Oman DCRP regulations and electrical safety rules. • Hands-on experience with NAMA Group Distribution Code and procedures. • In-depth understanding of OETC Grid Code, switching philosophy, and protection requirements. • Experience in obtaining utility approvals, shutdown permits, and energization clearances. • Compliance with IEC, IEEE, BS, and Oman Electrical Standards. Qualification & Experience Requirements • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (Mandatory). • Minimum 10–15 years of experience in testing and commissioning of EHV/HV/MV power systems. • Proven experience in Oman utility projects (NAMA / OETC) or GCC transmission & distribution projects. • Eligibility to obtain or possession of Oman DCRP Level-4 License. • Eligibility to obtain or possession of OETC Level-3 authorization (or previously approved). • Strong expertise in protection relays, substation automation, and power system testing. • Hands-on experience with (DIGSI-4&5, PCM600-ABB/HITACHI, SEL Compass, Alstom, Scheneider, S1 studio, Omicron Test Universe etc.), and equivalent test equipment. • Familiar in OCC file creation and testing with CMC356 • Excellent coordination, leadership, and technical reporting skills. • Preferred Experience • Prior approval or project interface experience with NAMA and OETC. • TNEB experience in 110kV / 230kV / 400kV substations and transmission lines. • Experience in live grid commissioning, synchronization, and back-charging activities. • Familiarity with outage management systems and control center coordination. • Reporting Line Testing & Commissioning Manager / Project Manager