Testing and Commissioning Engineer

GE Vernova

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Full Time

Posted August 20, 2026

Power Generation

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Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Power Generation
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Job Description

The Testing & Commissioning Engineer is responsible for commencing, coordinating and completion of Testing & Commissioning Works of the Electrical substation protection and control systems in accordance with the overall targets (Safety, Quality, Cost and Delivery) defined for the Project and in line with the technical

Key Responsibilities

Organizing and managing all the substation tests
Preparing test plan and associated test procedures
Carrying out all type of site tests of protection and control systems.
Establishing and updating testing schedule, in accordance with overall schedule
Managing test equipment at site such as: digital multi-meters, injection sets, watt-meters, etc., and ensure their calibration certificates are valid.
Checking all tests done on site are in accordance with contact requirements (quality, type)
Issuing and managing non-conformance reports when required
Ensuring marked-up of all drawings for preparation of as-built documentation
Centralizing/filling test reports and ensuring they are duly approved/signed by Consultant (if any) or Client
Organizing and managing the backup of all equipment computer files such as protection relays settings equipment configuration etc., in order to deliver them along with marked-up drawings
Ensuring compliance to PMH, GRID Quality & EHS Policies and IMS procedures
Recording and reporting of Quality Objectives & KPI data
Coordination with Client for Daily activities
Recommend field changes beneficial to plant operations or necessary for efficient commissioning.
Prepare final Commissioning report highlighting problem areas, recommended engineering changes, improvements in organizational efficiency and personnel performance evaluations to ensure that experience gained from each Commissioning is fed back to PM Team.
Prepare monthly progress reports of activities performed by Commissioning group and highlight any negative events such as delays, design/erection errors, missing spares etc.
Check on safety procedures – Permits, Method Statements, Risk Assessments, LOTO and all high-risk activities are followed during operation sequences and in use of equipment and materials.

Requirements

Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant bachelor degree
Minimum 7 years working experience as a Testing and Commissioning Engineer in a similar industry.
Familiar with specialized in Protection & Control, Sub-Station protection including: all protection panels for different voltage levels 400/132/33/11kV (BusBar prot. line prot., BS prot., BC prot., transformer prot. scheme check, stability, Load shedding, Capacitors Prot..etc.).
Strong knowledge in all Control panels for different level (incl. AVR, ABTS, ACCS, AMR), and others.
Strong knowledge in SAS design, testing and commissioning
Good knowledge to prepare interface ( CID ) files with SAS systems
Ability to influence internal stakeholders and functions laterally and upwards to achieve common project goals
Ability to succinctly communicate to senior leadership key project issues with appropriate visual aids
Proficiency in English and Arabic
Ability to manage customer, partner and external relations under pressure while remaining mindful of business/project goals
Ability to create genuine team dynamics and shared ownership of project goals
Ability to project self as true leader of the project and ultimate collaborative decision maker
Strong sense of urgency & drive for results
Natural instinct to be a change agent and contribute to wider business Operational improvement/evolution initiatives