DCS Engineer

Job Description Summary

Job Description SCS Support Engineer This position is responsible for handling all DCS activities in the field for all GEV-GA projects, including on-shore, off-shore, in UAE, and outside UAE.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Perform, coordinate, and record tests for digital inputs, controls, measurements, interlocks, and SCADA signals.
• Perform, coordinate, and record tests for SCS complex functionalities.
• Perform, coordinate, and record tests for NCC/DCC with standard protocols.
• Inform and report on time to the SCS Engineer in charge.
• Prepare As-Built documentation for SCS documents (consoles, data lists, IP address plans, connectivity drawings).
• Prepare images and backups for PCs installed at the site.
• Create backups for switches and GPS equipment installed at the site.
• Demonstrate good communication and writing skills, with experience in preparing and presenting reports to multiple persons.
• Lead the installation of the SCS system at the site (fiber optic layout, PC installation at panels, SCS consoles wiring, CS installation, and testing).
• Prepare and install labels for fiber optics and Ethernet cables.
• Responsible for FS installation, erection, and commissioning activities at sites.
• Manage resource planning and workload to ensure a 90% and above billable ratio for assigned projects/sites.
• Support the operations team to control projects effectively in terms of budgeted profitability, planning, and general reporting (internal/external). Ensure that agreements with customers for documentation lead times, delivery, reliability, and quality are achieved within the budgetary constraints agreed upon within the unit.
• Coordinate workplace EHS issues and ensure the availability of suitable PPE for T&C personnel, both internal and subcontracted.
• Ensure commitments to customers are met in accordance with the contract, with clear feedback through consistent customer interaction (e.g., communication via phone, email, etc.) and customer meetings, periodic reviews, etc., for assigned projects/sites.
• Knowledge of schemes and application of IEDs (e.g., BCUs, BMPs, BCUPs, protection relays, controllers, etc.) in electrical networks, including HV & EHV systems, and state-of-the-art technologies in substation automation.
• Knowledge of competitor products is advantageous.
• Experience in managing sites for control systems is a distinct advantage.

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or computer engineering.
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English; Arabic is an added value.
• Experience in transformers design processes would be an asset.
• Knowledge of GE-GA products and systems, especially automation.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in the relevant field.
• No travel restrictions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software.
• Proficient in PC installation and troubleshooting.
• Proficient in software installation.
• Networks deployment experience.
• Experience in SCS commissioning.
• Understanding of substation electrical drawings.
• Understanding of concepts for Substation Control Systems.
• Protocols knowledge (T101, T103, T104, IEC61850, Modbus).

• Process-focused.
• Quality-minded.
• Customer-focused.
• Open and honest communication.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively under time pressure in complex projects/sites.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to define problems, collect relevant data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines.