Trainer - Testing & Commissioning and Relay Testing

Job Description

Job Title - Trainer Testing & Commissioning and Relay Testing

About the role:

Responsible for training and mentoring new employees and graduate engineers in protection, relay testing, and commissioning of HV/EHV substations.
Acts as a technical trainer, ensuring engineers are job-ready through structured classroom and hands-on training.

Key Responsibilities

Training & Capability Development (Primary Role)

• Train new employees on protection & control systems for HV/EHV substations
• Deliver structured training programs (theory + hands-on) on:
• Protection fundamentals and schemes
• Numerical relay configuration, testing, and troubleshooting
• IEC 61850 (GOOSE, MMS, PRP/HSR)
• FAT, SAT, and commissioning practices
• Conduct on-the-job training during FAT, SAT, and site commissioning
• Develop and maintain training materials, SOPs, and standard test procedures
• Assess trainee competency and provide technical feedback
• Support knowledge transfer and skill development plans
• Promote safety, quality, and engineering best practices

Technical Support & Testing

• Demonstrate testing and commissioning of protection schemes (132 kV and above)
• Configure and test numerical relays:
• Line, Transformer, Busbar, Feeder, Motor, Generator
• Support IEC 61850-based Substation Automation Systems
• Perform fault analysis using disturbance and event records
• Guide engineers in CT/VT checks, protection coordination, and settings validation
• Coordinate with OEMs, EPC teams, and project engineers

Skills & Experience

• 2 - 6 years of experience in protection testing and commissioning
• Strong hands-on knowledge of protection relays:
• Siemens, ABB, SEL, Schneider, GE / MiCOM
• Proficient in IEC 61850 and substation communication networks
• Experience with testing tools (OMICRON CMC or equivalent)
• Familiar with engineering tools:
• DIGSI, PCM600, MiCOM S1, SEL QuickSet
• Strong communication, coaching, and mentoring skills

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