Electrical Engineer - 132/33KV Switchyard Erection /Commissioning at Paras Energy

Job Summary

A switchyard erection, testing, and commissioning position involves physical installation, thorough testing, and final activation of electrical switchyard equipment within a substation. This role requires a comprehensive understanding of high voltage power systems, safety protocols, and detailed technical knowledge to ensure the system operates efficiently and reliably according to design specifications.

Location

Ogijo, Ogun State, Nigeria

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee 60MVA 132/33KV switchyard erection, testing, and commissioning
• Install and commission 132KV and 33KV indoor/outdoor switchgear equipment including circuit breakers, disconnectors, instrument transformers, surge arrestors, power transformers, earthing reactors, wave traps, and LMU units
• Execute HT cable laying, termination, and HV testing according to design specifications
• Perform power transformer erection including installation of radiators, conservators, marshaling boxes, bushings, OLTC, and DM boxes; install MOG/Buchholz/PRV/breather devices
• Conduct earthing, lightning protection, and illumination work for switchyard installations
• Install 11KV and 33KV indoor VCB panels, protection and control relay panels, and NGR panels with associated wiring and relay configuration
• Read and interpret GA drawings, assembly drawings, and schematic diagrams

Required Skills and Experience

• Proficiency with test instruments including insulation testers, winding resistance meters, turns ratio testers, CT/VT analyzers, power quality analyzers, Hi-Pot testers, primary/secondary current injection kits, relay testing equipment, and DCRM devices
• Experience with oil filtration machines and oil test kits including BDV and DGA/PPM test kits
• Demonstrated knowledge of HV cable design specifications, indoor/outdoor switchgear design, power transformer specifications, and earthing reactor design
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
• Strong understanding of high voltage power systems and safety protocols