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Electrical Control and Protection Specialist Engineer
S/1/hour
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Full-time
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Av. Los Incas 270, San Isidro 15073, Peru
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**Electrical Control and Protection Specialist Engineer** **REQUIREMENTS:** · Degree or professional title in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Mechanical-Electrical Engineering, or Mechatronics. · Active professional license **(Desirable).** · Experience in short-circuit and power flow studies. · Specialist in high and medium voltage electrical protection systems. · Proficient in software for IED integration and supervision. · Experience with SCADA, RTAC, HMI, bay controllers, etc. · Knowledge of ETAP (Electrical Transient Analyzer Program). · Knowledge of PSCAD/EMTDC (Power Systems Computer Aided Design / Electromagnetic Transients including DC). · Knowledge of PSS/E, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, CYME, EasyPower. · Familiarity with relay languages: SEL, GE, ABB, Siemens, etc. · Knowledge of automation protocols and data transmission to COES. · Intermediate-level proficiency in office tools **(Intermediate).** · Basic to intermediate level English proficiency. · Experience in protection coordination, fault analysis, protection equipment parameterization, etc. · Minimum of 03 years of relevant experience in a similar position. · Availability to work in San Isidro. · **Working hours:** Monday to Thursday from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm – Friday from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. **RESPONSIBILITIES:** · Technical knowledge and hard skills Control and Protection Systems: Mastery of substation control and protection philosophy, including the design, configuration, and integration of protection relays, substation control systems (SCS), and supervisory control and data acquisition systems (SCADA, HMI, etc.) · Responsible for designing and configuring electrical control and protection schemes for CVC substations. Equipment selection based on short-circuit studies and protection coordination. Relay settings and coordination, determining optimal settings for protection IEDs, such as time curves, current and voltage values, to ensure selective operation. · Perform interventions that disable or involve recovery of protection systems, teleprotection, or reclosing on in-service equipment. · In-depth knowledge of the operation and functioning of transformers, circuit breakers, disconnectors, busbars, and other components of a power substation. · Proficiency in configuration and maintenance software for equipment, specific manufacturer programs used to directly interact with devices installed in substations, as well as for real-time monitoring and control. Management and integration of IED (Intelligent Electronic Device) tools: Brands such as ABB, Siemens, GE, etc., have proprietary software for configuration, diagnostics, and analysis of protection relays and control units, as well as SCADA software (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition), such as Wonderware InTouch, Ignition SCADA, WinCC (Siemens), or others. · Supervise upcoming projects entering the CVC system during engineering, project execution, and commissioning phases. Monitor, request, and verify necessary tests to ensure proper operation before commissioning. FAT tests: Review and propose that equipment meets technical specifications prior to shipment. SAT tests: Conduct and propose field functional and routine tests, such as secondary current injection to verify relay operation logic, polarity of CTs and VTs, continuity of trip circuits. Correct verification of signal transmission, logic, timestamps, diagrams, alarms, trips, etc. · Provide real-time support to operations and maintenance teams. Execute and lead critical preventive and corrective maintenance activities to ensure the operability of protection systems. Preventive maintenance: Schedule and perform periodic tests on control IEDs, protection relays, and associated equipment to detect potential failures. Event analysis: Investigate causes of electrical system faults using data recorded by relays, such as oscillography and event logs. Troubleshooting: Diagnose and correct protection system failures, such as unexpected tripping or failure to operate during actual faults. Ensure backups of all existing configurations by version. Implement remote data retrieval for analysis and reporting to regulatory bodies. · Document and represent different protection architectures of CVC systems in technical drawings. · Supervise and participate in maintenance activities across various CVC power substations. Solid understanding of Power Systems, from design to operation, including knowledge of transformers, circuit breakers, disconnectors, busbars, and other substation components. · Propose the incorporation of necessary equipment for the proper functioning of protection, measurement, and control systems. · Run load flow and short-circuit analyses, IED parameterization, to improve and maintain the reliability of the electrical system according to industry regulations. · Verify firmware updates, check versions, and propose upgrades or replacements. Evaluate the reliability and effectiveness of existing protection schemes. System upgrades: Propose and lead projects to replace obsolete equipment with more modern, reliable, and robust technology. Training: Provide technical training to operational and maintenance personnel on the functioning of protection systems. · Review and approve EPOs, protection coordination studies for CVC's own transmission systems, and third-party systems seeking access to facilities. · Strong command and deep knowledge of various brands and versions of digital relays, application handling, and integration methods into SAS. · Ability to analyze and solve problems in real time under pressure, efficiently resolving complex issues. · Optimize planning of maintenance activities in control and telecommunications facilities at 220 kV and 60 kV power substations. · Implementation and configuration of periodic diesel plant startup with load pickup and auxiliary service switching. · Propose the inclusion of necessary equipment for safety and proper operation of control and protection systems in power substations. · Knowledge of national and international standards and regulations (IEEE, IEC, ANIS, NETA, etc.) governing the design, operation, control, and protection of power substations. · Prepare weekly and monthly inspection and diagnostic reports on the protection system. · Timely reporting and proposing actions regarding equipment and IED status through reports, diagnostics, and root cause analysis to schedule maintenance and corrective actions for control and protection systems. · Fault analysis in transmission and distribution systems (as directed by management). · Comply with company policies, internal rules, and internal work regulations. · Adhere to the operation and maintenance procedures manual for electrical systems. · Maintain order and cleanliness in the workplace. · Responsible for the use and custody of assigned assets. · Perform any other duties assigned by immediate supervisor. · The employee is obligated to report to their supervisor, within no more than 24 hours, any tampering, damage, modifications, or circumstances affecting protection systems or other systems observed during their duties. · Perform any functions or assignments given by the Area Manager and/or Immediate Supervisor related to the position, complying with Norms, Directives, Resolutions, Procedures, Internal Work Regulations, Code of Ethics, Quality Management System, Occupational Health and Safety (OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY LAW, ITS REGULATIONS, RISST AND NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE), Environmental and Social Responsibility on a daily basis and under responsibility. **BENEFITS:** · **Competitive salary** aligned with market standards. · **Payroll inclusion** under the general employment regime. · **Food card** as an additional benefit. · **Lifeguard Insurance (Seguro de Vida Ley)** from the first day of work. · **Subsidized EPS**, with minimal cost to the employee depending on the chosen plan. · **Opportunities for professional growth and development**. · **Be part of an expanding company** operating in a sector critical to the global economy, with a business model that positively impacts thousands of people. Job type: Full-time Salary: Starting at S/.1\.00 per month Application questions: * Please provide your mobile number and WhatsApp * Specify your highest academic degree obtained * What is your expected salary? * How many years of experience do you have in this position? * Do you have experience in protection coordination, fault analysis, protection equipment parameterization, etc.? Please detail * Do you have knowledge of PSCAD/EMTDC (Power Systems Computer Aided Design / Electromagnetic Transients including DC)? Please detail * Do you have experience in short-circuit and power flow studies? Please detail * Do you specialize in high and medium voltage electrical protection? Please detail * Are you available to work in San Isidro? Work location: On-site

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