Electrical Generator Control Commissioning Engineer

A Snapshot of Your Day

As an Electrical Generator Control Commissioning Engineer, a typical workday consists of a variety of tasks and responsibilities. Usually, you start the day by gathering information about current projects and customer inquiries. You check your emails and communicate with the team if necessary to ensure everyone is aligned. Following this, the actual work of commissioning the generator and controls begins. As the zero harm concept is always prioritized in all activities at SE, the working day typically starts with a safety briefing, a risk assessment, or a last-minute risk analysis of the planned activities for that day. Once this is complete, you will be conducting signal testing of all binary and analog signals required for the generator control. If errors are discovered during the check, you need to address them in collaboration with our customers or subcontractors. You also verify the settings and parameterization of all devices and facilities required for the control and adjust if necessary. At times, you may need to adapt and reprogram the programmable logic controllers commonly used in our control cabinets to suit the conditions on site. Before hot commissioning can begin with the machine running, all safety devices must be checked in advance, all trigger circuits must be tested, and the results documented. Once the machine is operational, you perform the primary checks. The machine-specific characteristics are recorded, and individual protective functions are tested along with the components installed in the primary circuits. Upon completing all tests, the commissioning is finished, and you leave the system. During periods when no customer deployment is planned, your tasks may include providing technical support and advice to our internal and external customers. Incident analysis and remote troubleshooting are also part of the activities. You can expect support from your young but very expert team at any time!

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Performing cold and hot commissioning activities of generator and electric control systems, ensuring safe, reliable operation of equipment and functionality as specified and technically vital.
• Responsible for the generator excitation, protection and synchronization systems.
• Optimization of controls and regulations
• Good analytical skills, as well as the ability to independently work out complex concepts and solutions.
• Tackle hardware and software errors by running diagnostics, detailing problems and resolutions, prioritizing problems, and assessing impact of issues.
• Carrying out trial operations and customer training as well as technical customer advice.
• Carrying out troubleshooting and contact person for incident analyses.

What You Bring

• Bachelor, Licentiate or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or comparable qualification, with a specialization inthe field of electrical and control technology, power plant technology, energy technology or comparable training.
• Preferably, but not mandatory,several years of professional experience in field service, especially in the commissioning of generators and generator-related control technologyor commissioning of electrical protection systems (e.g., SIPROTEC or similar) or commissioning of start-up frequency converters/excitation equipment.
• Declared intention to live and work abroad for long period.
• Good knowledge of energy production and distribution is desirable.
• Valid passport and driving license.
• Willingness to regular travel worldwide and to be away from home for long periods of time with short notice to mobilization.
• Willing to travel to countries like Iraq, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Iran, etc.
• Able to work on weekends and bank holidays if required.
• High level of written and spoken English.
• Critical thinking, dynamic performance, and good communication skills.
• Ability to communicate with clients or others.
• Resilient, communicative personality, Empathy and Team-working skills.
• Interest to contribute to a successful energy transition.
• CV in the Europass standard in English + list of course names and marks (Part B of diploma – Supplement) in English.

About the Team

Our goal is to have successful projects, while having fun doing them.

It is a young and motivated team. There is a great team spirit where everyone has a voice.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. We meet the growing energy demand across 90+ countries while ensuring our climate is protected. With more than 92,000 dedicated employees, we not only generate electricity for over 16% of the global community, but we’re also using our technology to help protect people and the environment.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

Our Commitment to Diversity

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Rewards/Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Meal allowance
• Fair monetary compensation when working abroad
• Health insurance
• Remote work allowed when in Portugal
• Besides the legal vacation period, if not working abroad, you can enjoy 5 pre-established “Pontes”
• If your birthday is on a weekday, and you are not abroad, we give you the day
• Free shuttle to our Alfragide office
• Among others

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