Protection Project Delivery | NES Fircroft

Protection Project Delivery

BH-249694
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  • Australia South Australia Adelaide
  • Permanent
  • Power Generation, T&D
  • T&D
Protection (Project Delivery)

Location: Adelaide, South Australia
Competitive salary + Relocation Package + Client is offering Visa support if necessary

NES Fircroft is supporting our power and electrical engineering client to recruit across Australia and internationally for experienced protection engineers to join their growing team. 

Core Responsibilities
• Prepare preliminary or detailed design, options analysis/risk assessments, scope and specifications of Protection Systems
• Perform engineering design review, compliance and validation including commissioning witnessing of Protection Systems
• Support development and maintenance of Protection System standards including equipment evaluation

Essential/ Mandatory Requirements / Skills
• Knowledge of HV power system protection schemes & principles
• Knowledge of power system fundamentals and fault analysis
• Knowledge of secondary systems circuitry design
• Knowledge of HV plant
• Knowledge of protection system construction and commissioning
• Knowledge of DNP3 and IEC 61850 substation network communication standards
• Knowledge of legislated industry requirements (National Electricity Rules, ESCOSA, AEMO Guidelines, Safety in Design etc.)
• Basic knowledge of Substation Automation System and Substation Infrastructure Engineering
• Ability to produce protection device (IED) settings and configuration files
• Basic knowledge of project delivery, meeting budget and schedule constraints
• Competent written and verbal communication skills; good interpersonal skills
• Competent analytical, investigation and problem-solving skills

Desirable / Transferable Skills
• Minimum 5 years’ experience, in Protection related role
• Electricity Industry background an advantage

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With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.

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