Major Duties & Responsibilities of Protection Engineer
· Inspection of Substation, Protection Systems, Transmission lines (Overhead lines and Cables) prior to commissioning and identifying defects and noncompliance with KAHRAMAA specification
· Confirm all major defects are rectified before commissioning
· Witness all major pre-commissioning activities
· Prepare commissioning programs
· Carry out switching activity and commission the substation safely
· Issue necessary safety documents
· Verification and approval of drawing submittals, site test reports, method statements, schematics and spare parts
· Confirm NOSP submitted meets all KAHRAMAA requirements
· Upload Substation data in appropriate network
· Carry out inspections related to Defect clearance, Taking over certificate, Final completion certificate
· Co-ordination with contractors and consultants and KAHRAMAA departments for all commissioning activities
· Operation and Maintenance of Substation equipment, Protection system and Transmission Overhead lines and Cables
· Carry out maintenance and troubleshooting activities
· Apply relay setting/configuration to the protective relays including numerical relays and testing
· Downloading the disturbance records from the relays, reviewing & analysing each faults/tripping and advise the system control for the fast & safe restoration of the tripped circuits
· Takes decisions at site for modifications, changing of relay settings etc. on emergency conditions in consultation with Senior Engineer
· Carries out fault analysis and relay settings calculations
· Conducts technical evaluation of all materials used for 400k V/ 220k V/ 132k V/ 66k V/ 33k V Cable / OHL, to ensure compliance to international standards and internal quality standards
· Ensure Substation and Transmission Line construction and commissioning tests are carried out as per KAHRAMAA specification
· Reviews and comments on draft As-built drawings, Operation and Maintenance Manuals submitted by Contractors/ Manufacturers
· Attend standby calls
· Performs other related duties as needed upon request / instruction by the immediate supervisor
· Should be able to travel extensively within the state of Qatar
· Should work in compliance with KAHRAMAA safety rules
Should have valid Qatar driving license
Qualification & Experience
· Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from a reputed university
· Experience: Should be well versed about Transmission Protection with at least 7 years’ relevant experience in maintenance, switching and commissioning activities of Protection system in substations up to 400k V
· Good knowledge about international standards and KAHRAMAA standards and practices
· Good experience in O&M and execution of Transmission Substation Projects and Commissioning
· Should have working experience in Digital Protection with relevant relay software and familiar with Substation Control systems.
· Good interpersonal skills and maturity of judgment
· Fluent in English correspondence. Knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.
· Computer literate and presentation skill
· Requires mobile communication during normal and outside office hours for emergency contact.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From QAR6,000.00 per month
Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)