Substation Manager

RINA

Posted on 16 Mar

Experience

8 - 15 Years

Job Location

Egypt - Egypt

Education

Bachelor of Technology/Engineering(Electrical)

Nationality

Any Nationality

Gender

Not Mentioned

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Monitor EPC installation of GIS/AIS, transformers, MV switchgear, protection panels, AC/DC systems, and cabling.

Verify work compliance with IFC drawings, project specifications, OEM manuals, and IEC/IEEE standards.

Identify design deviations, technical risks, and non-conformities and escalate accordingly.

Review EPC shop drawings, wiring diagrams, protection schemes, SCADA mappings, and installation procedures.

Review protection coordination studies, HV equipment installation, relay settings, and logic designs.

Verify implementation of interlocking schemes and control logic.

Review and approved test procedures, and witness protection testing (secondary injection, relay configuration, trip circuits, interlocking, SCADA point checks).

Ensure EPC testing aligns with grid code and utility requirements.

Monitor EPC QA/QC activities according to FQP, CL, ITPs and approved QA plans.

Witness insulation resistance tests, Hi-Pot tests, contact resistance, transformer acceptance tests, MV switchgear tests, and integration tests.

Review NCRs, corrective actions, and verify technical closure.

Confirm accuracy of as-built drawings.

Review and approved QA/QC documents ITP, FAT, FQP, CL, MS and material submittal.

Perform Site inspection and issue IR and MIR for material inspection.

Review EPC pre-commissioning and commissioning procedures for Electrical systems.

Validate readiness for energization through systematic checks and walkdowns.

Track and verify closure of commissioning punch lists.

Support Owner with energization readiness documentation.

Coordinate substation interfaces with civil, Electrical, commissioning SCADA, telecom, and grid operator teams.

Ensure EPC provides accurate interface details and proper sequencing.

Resolve multidisciplinary technical conflicts.

Verify EPC progress (installation, cable pulling, terminations, testing) against planned milestones.

Validate progress claims with physical evidence.

Prepare daily/weekly reports on progress, quality, testing, risks, and required actions.

Guide OE electrical, QA/QC, SCADA, and commissioning engineers on inspection priorities.

Support the Site Manager in executing the weekly surveillance plan.

Consolidate technical findings for Owner decisions.

Desired Candidate Profile

Bachelor s degree in electrical engineering.

8 15 years of HV/MV substation engineering and supervision experience.

Experience with GIS/AIS (220,500/33 kV) systems.

Strong background in Power transformers, HV, protection systems, control logic, and SCADA.

Previous experience in Owner s Engineer/consultant roles.

Familiar with utility/grid operator standards.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

  • Deep knowledge of HV/MV, SVG/STATCOM, equipment (GIS/AIS, transformers, switchgear).
  • Strong understanding of protection relay systems.
  • Familiarity with power system studies.
  • Experience with QA/QC processes and test witnessing.
  • Commissioning and energization sequence knowledge.

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
  • Independent consultant mindset.
  • Excellent communication and reporting.
  • Proactive technical risk identification.
  • Solid coordination and leadership abilities.
  • High integrity and professionalism.

Competencies

  • WORKPLACE DYNAMICS - Resourcefulness in shaping progress and working efficiently.
  • PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT - Ownership for life, work and results, striving to grow professionally and personally.
  • INTERPERSONAL INFLUENCE - Skills and strategies we use to interact effectively with others.
  • DOMAIN & BUSINESS ACUMEN - Applying a scientific approach and critical thinking in operations and solution development within area of expertise.
  • FORESIGHT & INSIGHT - Context awareness adopting a systemic perspective and informed decision making.

Company Industry

Department / Functional Area

Keywords

  • Substation Manager

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RINA

RINA is a multinational company providing a wide range of services in the energy, marine, certification, infrastructure & mobility, industry, research & development sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion.

At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. We are also compliant to the Italian Law n. 68/99.

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https://careers.rina.org/job/Cairo-Substation-Manager-P_O_Box150/1345437655/

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