ABOUT THE BUSINESS
Universal Energy Australia Pty Ltd is a Perth Based company with several ongoing and upcoming projects throughout Australia and Southeast Asia.
We specialize in providing comprehensive High Voltage (HV) testing, commissioning, and maintenance services to a diverse range of customers across industries, including major utilities, heavy industry, and the oil and gas sectors, both onshore and offshore.
With a strong pipeline of ongoing projects and several new opportunities commencing soon, we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Electrical Engineer specializing in HV protection relay systems to join our team on a full-time basis.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
- Lead and mentor teams in protection relay testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
- Prepare comprehensive scopes of work, detailed cost estimates, checklists, and technical specifications for new projects to ensure alignment with customer expectations and successful execution.
- Develop, plan, and coordinate project schedules and activities: Collaborate with project teams to ensure tasks are aligned, resources are effectively managed, and project deliverables are achieved on time and within scope.
- Designing and optimizing processes to improve testing efficiency and system reliability.
- Addressing complex technical challenges, adapting quickly to onsite variables, and delivering solutions under tight deadlines.
- Advanced testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting of protection relays across diverse applications, including transmission, generation, distribution, and industrial systems.
- Protection relay programming, setting calculations, and dynamic testing for optimal system performance.
- In-depth understanding of electrical theory with specialization in advanced protection systems, including Line Protection, Transformer Protection, Generator Protection, Busbar Protection, Motor Protection, Feeder Protection, and complex differential protection schemes.
- Expert-level interpretation and analysis of complex schematic diagrams and wiring layouts for high-voltage protection systems.
- Proficient in secondary injection testing and commissioning for a wide range of relay brands, such as ABB, Siemens Siprotec, GE Multilin, Areva P Series, and SEL Series.
- Advanced primary injection testing of CTs, VTs, bus zone differentials, transformer differentials, and restricted earth fault systems.
- Development, implementation, and validation of complex relay logic and protection schemes, ensuring seamless system integration.
- Strong understanding and application of Substation Automation Systems, with expertise in IEC 61850, GOOSE messaging, and system interoperability.
- Highly skilled in the use of Omicron test equipment and associated software, including advanced operation of CMC356, CPC100, and Relay Test Suite for comprehensive protection system testing.
- Familiarity with emerging trends in high-voltage protection technologies and standards, ensuring compliance and leveraging innovations for improved system performance.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
To be considered for this Senior Electrical Engineer role, you will need:
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field (mandatory).
- Minimum 8 years of previous work experience
- Technical Expertise:
- High level of project management and technical ability across the electrical discipline
- Extensive experience in testing and commissioning a wide range of protection relays (essential).
- Advanced expertise in using Omicron test equipment and associated software (essential).
- Deep knowledge and hands-on experience with primary injection testing methods and procedures.
- Extensive HV and LV switchboard commissioning and testing experience, including troubleshooting complex systems.
- Proven track record in circuit breaker, CT, VT, and busbar testing.
- Comprehensive understanding and interpretation of schematic drawings and electrical protection schemes, including complex designs.
- Specialist Experience:
- GIS Switchgear experience, with OEM training (highly regarded but not essential).
- Advanced transformer testing and commissioning experience, including diagnostic testing such as SFRA and DGA analysis.
- Experience managing and troubleshooting technical challenges during high-pressure shutdown periods.
- Leadership and Soft Skills:
- Demonstrated ability to mentor and train junior engineers and technicians.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to technical issues.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to liaise effectively with clients and project teams.
- Self-motivated with the ability to lead projects independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Licences and Certifications:
- Current Electrical Licence (desired, not essential).
- Nationally recognised High Voltage Switching Ticket (desired, not essential).
- Current Driver’s Licence (mandatory).
- Additional Attributes:
- Familiarity with industry standards, regulations, and compliance in high-voltage engineering.
- Experience in managing or contributing to complex testing and commissioning projects.
- Proficiency in digital tools and software for data analysis and reporting.
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