Protection and Control Test Engineer

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The successful candidate will be responsible for protection and control testing within a factory environment, working on control and protection panels and associated equipment. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced test engineer with a strong background in secondary protection testing to join a specialist team working on complex high-voltage equipment and systems. You will initially work alongside experienced engineers who will provide guidance and set work packages, with the expectation that you will become self-sufficient and take ownership of your testing activities. Duties: Carry out protection and control testing on HV substation protection and control panels. Perform secondary protection testing using Omicron test equipment . Test and verify protection devices, control equipment and associated systems. Work from and interpret HV substation protection and control schematics. Carry out testing on complete control and protection panels, rather than solely test racks. Test and troubleshoot protection and control devices, including occasional control device testing. Work with equipment including SIPROTEC 5 and Reyrolle devices, with experience of GE/Alstom equipment also beneficial. Support testing involving HMI and IEC 61850 protocol systems. Maintain a high level of attention to detail, ensuring all testing is completed accurately and to the required standards. Work collaboratively with specialist engineers and wider project teams to resolve technical issues and deliver testing activities to programme. Requirements: Minimum 5 years' industry experience in protection and control testing or a similar secondary protection testing role. Proficient in the use of Omicron test equipment. Experience testing control and protection panels, not just test racks. Good understanding of HV substation protection and control schematics and panel wiring. Familiarity with SIPROTEC 5 and Reyrolle protection devices. Familiarity with IEC 61850 protocols and HMI systems. Health and Safety Passport or equivalent required. This is a great opportunity for an experienced P&C Test Engineer to join a specialist engineering team on an initial 3-month contract, working on complex protection and control panel testing within a Newcastle-based factory environment. For more information or to apply, please apply or contact Maddie Jacob on 0207 448 1100 / . 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