Test & Commissioning Engineer – Generator Control and Protection Systems (Test Field Advisors (TFA))

Power receiving

Panel testing within scope

Loop checks with external panels

Interlock and phase relation tests

No-load and on-load tests (50%, 75%, 100%)

Load rejection tests

Performance tests

Special tests required by grid operators (e.g., NERC compliance)

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline and 2–5 years of experience in testing and commissioning electrical systems for thermal power plants.
• Hands-on experience with generator control systems, excitation systems, and protection relays
• Strong understanding of generator main circuit, synchronization, and interlock logic
• Experience in site testing procedures, including:
• Power receiving and energization
• Loop checks and interface verification
• Interlock and phase relation tests
• Load rejection and performance tests
• Familiarity with grid compliance standards (e.g., NERC, IEEE)

• Commissioning of combined cycle power plants
• Knowledge of Static Frequency Converter (SFC) operation and troubleshooting
• Experience with SCADA/DCS systems integration
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and logic drawings
• Previous overseas commissioning experience

• English communication skills for technical discussions and reporting
• Ability to work in multicultural teams and adapt to overseas site conditions
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting under time constraints

Systems: AVR (Automatic Voltage Regulator), Excitation Systems, SFC (Static Frequency Converter), Synchronization Panels, Protection Relays.

Protection Relays: 87G (Differential), 64G (Stator Earth Fault), 51V (Voltage Independent Overcurrent), 40 (Loss of Field).

Tests: Open Circuit/Short Circuit Tests, Load Rejection, PSS (Power System Stabilizer) Tuning, Loop Checking, Logic/Interlock Verification, Limiters

Pay Range: (80,000 to 105,000 USD Per Year).

decisions are made based on factors including experience, skills, education, and other job-related factors, in accordance with our internal pay structure.

We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plan.

As per the requirement the candidate must be on Site for Generator SAT and back to office location depending on project needs. (Hence the Site and work duration is not fixed and depends on project needed)

Travel requirements: Travel up to 90% domestically and internationally; maintain valid driver’s license and passport.

Locations: Below are the current locations but more locations will be added on project basis