Commissioning Engineer-Substation Automation job at True North Consult Ltd

Commissioning Engineer-Substation Automation

2025-03-28T08:38:15+00:00

FULL_TIME

Engineering

Science & Engineering

2025-04-11T17:00:00+00:00

 

Uganda

8

Brief Description of Role:

The Commissioning Engineer-Substation Automation will handle a diversified portfolio of technical functions related to the development and engineering of applications for Substation Automation Systems, including Gateways, HMI, and Communication requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish data exchange between bay-level and station-level.
• Configure and test NCC/CCR interfaces.
• Support site organization during Installation, Pre-Commissioning, and Commissioning, ensuring compliance with Quality Procedures, work instructions, and processes.
• Prepare and conduct Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), including internal validation and customer FAT/SAT for successful project delivery.
• Analyze and interpret technical procedures, governmental regulations, and equipment issues to provide solutions.
• Proactively participate in team initiatives and management meetings to achieve project goals (SIM1).
• Understand the scope of work, adhere to time allocations, and ensure full traceability (timesheets, change orders, etc.).
• Assist planners, coordinators, and project managers in understanding customer site conditions.
• Train customer maintenance and operational staff, among other duties.

Minimum Requirements:

Applicants must possess the following:

• University Degree in Electronics/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering.
• Certification from professional bodies (ERB and ERA).
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in substation automation projects.
• Strong knowledge of SCADA, PLCs, structured cabling, microcontrollers, and software programming/configuration.
• Experience with Schneider SAS or equivalent OEM and protection configuration is an advantage.
• Proficiency in IEC61850, IEC-101, IEC104, and other substation automation protocols (MicroSCADA X, MODBUS, OPC DA/UA, etc.).
• Willingness to travel across the region.

Additional Requirements (Advantageous):

• Experience in preparing design documents and substation automation configuration/databases.
• IT/Networking/Cybersecurity certification.
• Ability to conduct FAT/SAT per project specifications.
• Knowledge of Ethernet topologies and redundancy concepts

Establish data exchange between bay-level and station-level. Configure and test NCC/CCR interfaces. Support site organization during Installation, Pre-Commissioning, and Commissioning, ensuring compliance with Quality Procedures, work instructions, and processes. Prepare and conduct Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), including internal validation and customer FAT/SAT for successful project delivery. Analyze and interpret technical procedures, governmental regulations, and equipment issues to provide solutions. Proactively participate in team initiatives and management meetings to achieve project goals (SIM1). Understand the scope of work, adhere to time allocations, and ensure full traceability (timesheets, change orders, etc.). Assist planners, coordinators, and project managers in understanding customer site conditions. Train customer maintenance and operational staff, among other duties.

 

University Degree in Electronics/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering. Certification from professional bodies (ERB and ERA). Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in substation automation projects. Strong knowledge of SCADA, PLCs, structured cabling, microcontrollers, and software programming/configuration. Experience with Schneider SAS or equivalent OEM and protection configuration is an advantage. Proficiency in IEC61850, IEC-101, IEC104, and other substation automation protocols (MicroSCADA X, MODBUS, OPC DA/UA, etc.). Willingness to travel across the region.

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