Senior Protection Maintenance Engineer

Senior Protection Maintenance Engineer required for a major European Distribution Network Operator based in Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Working on a national basis, at times largely dictated by operational constraints, key responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
• Assessment of site safety prior to engaging in commissioning or maintenance activities and to coordinate the work schedule with site staff as appropriate.
• Commissioning primary, secondary and associated equipment forming part of Transmission/Distribution Networks and Client Power Stations.
• Maintenance testing of protection relays and associated circuits.
• Functional verification of protection scheme designs and checking compliance to approved design standards.
• Respond and mobilise at short notice to critical system faults.
• Carry out detailed fault investigations and provide specialist protection support to network & power

Requirements

• A minimum of 6 years relevant experience in the electricity generation and/or HV transmission sectors.
• Either a 3rd Level engineering qualification or equivalent work experience is essential.
• In depth knowledge and experience of operational procedures and the operation of substations and/or power stations.
• Strong understanding of typical protection philosophies as applied to Power stations and Transmission Networks.
• Thorough knowledge of schematics, cubicle wiring and functional testing techniques.
• Proven track record of delivering commissioning/maintenance activities in live operational HV substations and/or power stations.
• Adept in the use of omicron test equipment, particularly in the area of test plan development for protection relay testing.
• Comfortable with software applications required for communicating with various types of protection relays.
• Self-motivated and be capable of working on their own initiative without direct supervision.
• Show a high level of commitment and flexibility.
• As travelling to sites is feature of this role, it is essential to have appropriate Drivers License.
• EU working rights.