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This role encompasses installation, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of complex hardware and software systems. You will serve as the primary technical point of contact for clients, utility owners, and construction firms, ensuring that all site activities are executed safely, profitably, and in accordance with contractual requirements and GE Vernova quality standards.Job Description\nKey Responsibilities\nHandle on-site installation, testing, and commissioning (T&C) for protection relays, busbar protection, Conventional Control Systems (CCS), SCMS, and LCC equipment.\nProvide expert technical direction on OEM packaged products; interpret complex schematics, wiring diagrams, and PLD drawings.\nPerform CT/VT adequacy checks, relay setting verification, IEC61850 signal mapping, and cybersecurity requirement and implementation.\nPlan, organize, and direct resources (labor, tools, materials). Manage project workloads to ensure a high billable ratio and adherence to budgetary constraints.\nPrepare accurate field service reports, maintain timesheets, manage red-line drawings, and coordinate responses to consultant/customer comments.\nEnsure full compliance with EHS guidelines and maintain consistent quality standards through rigorous testing and validation protocols.\nAct as the GE representative in technical meetings, provide training to customer personnel, and drive satisfaction through proactive communication.\nAble to handle the testing, panel integration, and internal validation at GEV facility.\nRepresenting GE before customer & consultants in technical discussions and workshop.\nExperienced in all protection relays software (GE and MiCOM), test kits, and Microsoft office.\nPre-outage and installation planning; possibly recommending and administering policies and procedures.\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in electrical or electronics engineering.\nMinimum 3 years of field experience in HV substation protection and control systems.\nStrong knowledge of protection and busbar philosophy and CCS \nProficiency with protection relay software, test kits (e.g., Omicron/Megger), and diagnostic tools.\nAbility to interpret and implement technical documentation (schematics, cable schedules, interpanel wiring files, Bill of Materials).\nAdvanced computer literacy (MS Office Suite, Project Management software).\nStrong communication skills in English\nThis role requires 100% travel across the region\nDesired Characteristics\nDemonstrated expertise in GEV products (e.g., MiCOM, UR family relays, DGA900, MS3000, or similar).\nStrong knowledge of DCS, and SCMS/Cybersecurity implementation.\nPMP certification or formal project management training.\nDeep understanding of EHV/HV electrical network schemes and state-of-the-art substation automation technologies.\nExperience with ServiceMax or similar field service management software.\nProven ability to work under pressure, take ownership of onsite deliverables, and manage cross-functional teams (including sub-contractors and draftsmen).\nStrong analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.\nStrong communication skills in Arabic\nAdditional Information\nRelocation Assistance Provided: Yes","description_format":"text","description_chars":3402,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":3,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[{"language":"Arabic","level":"All levels","optional":false},{"language":"English","level":"All levels","optional":false}]},"benefits":["Relocation assistance"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":true,"industries":["Artificial Intelligence","Industrial Machinery","Wind Energy","Smart Grid"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-24T07:36:53Z"}],"liveness":{"score":86,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.86,"p_room":1,"age_days":0,"expected_fill_days":18,"reasons":["conf:2","win:early","comp:brand"],"computed_at":"2026-09-24T16:53:00Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/ge-vernova-protection-control-field-engineer","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/ge-vernova-protection-control-field-engineer.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-09-24T16:53:00Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers"}}