Job Title: Commissioning Engineer – Substation Automation
Organisation: Schneider Electric
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Schneider Electric is leading the Digital Transformation of Energy Management and Automation in Homes, Buildings, Data Centers, Infrastructure, and Industries. With global presence in over 100 countries, Schneider is the undisputable leader in Power Management Medium Voltage, Low Voltage and Secure Power, and in Automation Systems. We provide integrated efficiency solutions, combining energy, automation, and software. In our global Ecosystem, we collaborate with the largest Partner, Integrator and Developer Community on our Open Platform to deliver real-time control and operational efficiency.
Job Summary: The Substation Automation Engineer will have a diversified portfolio of technical functions consistent with the Development and Engineering of applications for Substation Automation Systems with Gateways, HMI and Communication requirements. A good knowledge on SCADA, PLCs, structured cabling, microcontrollers and software programming& configuration is essential.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Establish the data exchange between bay-level and station-level.
- Configuration and testing of NCC /CCR interface.
- Comply with Safety and cyber security policies, practices, and procedures.
- Support site organization during Installation, PreCommissioning and commissioning stage and ensure compliance with Quality Procedures, work instructions and processes.
- FAT preparation and conduct internal validation followed by customer FAT /SAT to ensure successful project delivery.
- Analyze and interpret technical procedures, governmental regulations, different problems on our equipment and provide appropriated answer.
- Analyze and explain reports results to customers and management.
- Proactive participation to team collective initiatives & management meetings to achieve Project goals (SIM1)
- Understand scope of work, respect time allocation to perform job and ensure full traceability (timesheet, change order etc.)
- Support planners, coordinators, project manager to get good customer site condition understanding.
- Training Customer maintenance and operative staff
- Escalate quality or technical issue detected on field.
- Use all digital tools designed for SE Onsite deployment.
- Advise customers on different opportunities to optimize its install base and create lead generation business opportunities.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- University Degree in Electronics/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering.
- Certification & accreditation with local professional bodies, ERB, CRB, PMI etc.
- EWURA Practicing License or Equivalent
- IT/Networking/Cybersecurity Certificate is an added advantage
Experience
- 5 years minimum relevant experience in substation automation projects
- Previous Experience with Schneider SAS or Equivalent OEM
- Experience in Protection Configurations is an added advantage
Knowledge & Skills
- Knowledge in preparation of design documents & substation automation
- configuration/database for substation automation projects.
- Ability to conduct FAT/SAT with reference to project specification.
- Good experience in IEC61850, IEC-101, IEC104 and other substation automation communication protocols based on MicroSCADA X, MODBUS, OPC DA/UA etc.
- Good knowledge in Ethernet topologies and various redundancy concepts
- Ability and willingness to travel across the region
- Strong Customer orientation mindset
- Willingness to learn new competencies (Technical, Digital, Soft Skills…)
- Collaborative attitude with internal entities (Planners, Project Managers, Technical Support…)
How to Apply:
You can apply by submitting your cover letter and CV to [email protected] with subject line Commissioning Engineer – Substation Automation
All applicants should share their CV’s and Cover Letters in PDF or MS Word STRICTLY
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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60