Role Overview

Responsible for testing and commissioning of Control & Relay Panels, Protection Relays, Protection Schemes, Protection IEDs, and communication protocols for MV and HV substations, including projects up to 765kV .

The role involves extensive site commissioning activities, troubleshooting, retrofitting, customer interaction, and preparation of commissioning documentation.

Travel Requirement: 80–90%

Key Responsibilities

Protection & Panel Testing

- Testing and commissioning of Control & Relay Panels up to 765kV.
- Testing and commissioning of Protection Relays & Schemes for MV and HV applications such as feeder, transformer, distance, generator, line differential, busbar, etc.
- Configuration, parametrization, Goosing, interoperability, and integration of Protection IEDs with SCADA.

Communication & Integration
- Configuration of communication protocols such as Modbus, DNP3.0, IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-103.
- Creation of Data Sets, RCBs, and tagging of signals.
- Basic knowledge of networking and communication protocols.

Retrofitting & Troubleshooting
- Retrofitting of Protection IEDs.
- Troubleshooting and replacement of Control & Relay Panels (CRP).
- Troubleshooting of protection and control systems during commissioning.

Testing Tools & Methods




- Hands-on operating knowledge of secondary injection test kits such as Omicron, Doble, Ponovo, ISA, etc.
- Experience with auto-testing methods such as OCC, State Sequencing, Distance Characteristics Testing, and Differential Characteristics Testing.

Documentation & Customer Interaction
- Preparation of commissioning documents such as SAT Reports, Test Reports, Commissioning Schedule/Plans, and MOM.
- Planning and execution of training courses and customer presentations.
- Working with Windows, PC communication, and serial/IP communication.

Added Advantage
- Experience with Protection & Control equipment and solutions, preferably with IEDs from Siemens, Alstom, SEL, GE, ABB, NR, and SIFANG.
- Knowledge of Process Bus Technology.
- Basic knowledge of Networking and Communication Protocols.

Key Skills Protection Relay Testing | Relay Commissioning | Protection Schemes | Control & Relay Panels | MV/HV | 765kV | Protection IED | IEC 61850 | IEC 60870-5-103 | Modbus | DNP3 | Omicron | Doble | Ponovo | ISA | Secondary Injection | Distance Protection | Differential Protection | Busbar Protection | Transformer Protection | Feeder Protection | SCADA Integration | Retrofitting | Process Bus | Substation Automation #SL

📌 Protection & Commissioning Engineer – Substation (Thane)
🏢 Siemens
📍 Thane