Lead DCS Engineer

Job Description Summary

This position is responsible for handling all DCS/CS activities in the field for all GEV-GA projects, including on-shore, off-shore, in UAE and to support Oman.
He will closely coordinate his activities with DCS Engineering & Field Service team, Project management, Application and After Sales.
This position will report to GA Gulf Cluster Engineering & Field Services leader, based in Abu Dhabi.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Shall be capable of preparing Signal List from Schematics and other applicable documents.
• Shall have sufficient knowledge to prepare Interlocking documents from Main PLD.
• Responsible for the Field Services activity of the Substation Automation Systems including DCS/SCS, RTU and Cyber security.
• Take the complete ownership of technical activities for assigned projects (EHS coordination and follow up, Site Survey, Engineering, Design, Follow Up and Support Panels Integration, Pre-FAT Internal Validation, FAT with customer, Supervise Site installations, Conduct Site Testing and commissioning, Site Red mark-up and As Built Drawings, system troubleshooting and rectification.
• Perform, coordinate, and record tests for digital inputs, controls, measurements, interlocks, IEC61850 IED's and SCADA signals.
• Perform, coordinate, and record tests for SCS/CS 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, GPS equipment & other DCS equipment's installed at the site.
• Demonstrate good communication and writing skills, with experience in preparing and presenting reports to multiple persons.
• Lead the design of the Substation LAN networks, configuration of industrial computers, ethernet switches, Firewall routers and satellite clocks according to project design.
• 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.
• Project planning to ensure timely achievement of project milestones as per project schedule
• Responsible for FS installation, erection, and commissioning activities at sites.
• Shall experience in troubleshooting of network connectivity at field
• Shall have sufficient knowledge about network protocols in Substations
• Shall have sufficient knowledge Industrial protocols covering IEC61850, DNP3, IEC101/104, ModBUS etc
• 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.
• Knowledge on GPG Software is preferable
• Shall have knowledge about HMI designing preferable GPG, AVIEW, Zenon etc
• Experience in managing sites for control systems is a distinct advantage.

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or electronics engineering.
• Minimum 6 years' experience in the relevant field.
• Experienced in GE DS Agile, PACiS, GPG, G500 and D2xx RTUs solutions.
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English; Arabic is an added value.
• Knowledge of GE-GA products and systems, especially automation.
• Knowledge of Sequencing & interlocking principles used in substation automation systems and their implementation on IEC61850 IED's.
• Knowledge of Cyber security solutions implementation in the field of Substation Automation.
• No travel restrictions.
• Proficient in PC installation and troubleshooting, software installation and Microsoft Office software.
• 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).
• Good oral/written communication skills in English and/or Arabic

• Process-focused.
• Quality-minded.
• Customer-focused.
• Open and honest communication, Proactive work style, creativity, high energy, Strong teamworking skills.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, define problems, collect relevant data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to work effectively under time pressure in complex projects/sites.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines.
• Understanding of the business in GULF clusters countries (UAE and Oman)