Test Engineer

To undertake routine, type, and special tests on Power Transformers up to 132kv.Also be responsible for managing customers during FAT as well as following international and national standards.

• Responsible for carrying out all the routine tests, type tests and special tests on the Power Transformer as per the International and National Standards.
• Perform in process testing at various stages of manufacturing.
• Complete and maintain test record sheets.
• Analysing and fault finding for partial discharge test failures
• Fault finding/investigations as required by design or production.
• Able to prepare test procedure/ITPs as per customer requirement.
• Responsible for the maintenance of the test equipment and various high voltage test gears like generators, transformers, switchgears used for carrying out the tests on the transformers.
• Assist the test manager in planning of the daily and weekly testing activity.
• Responsible for carrying out customer witness testing.
• Raise non-conformance records for all non-compliant components including sign off where required.
• Responsible for training and support for Apprentices, Test Engineers and other members of the team.
• Support in the creation of risk assessments and safe working procedures.
• Support with regards to purchase of new or replacement equipment using areas of expertise.
• Ensuring and maintaining calibration of all the test equipment.
• Making sure transformer readiness for test is achieved, instructing production workers on the requirements for parts and insulating liquid.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications Bachelor of Electrical Engineering/ relevant alternative or several years of experience in similar position

• Knowledge of impulse test and partial discharge testing on transformers.
• Knowledge of heat run test results calculation.
• Competent user of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Sound understanding of electrical circuits and IEC/ENAT/ANSI Standards.
• Distribution/Power Transformer Testing background
• Good interpersonal & communication skills.
• Good team player.
• Flexible approach (shift work may apply, including nights).
• Understanding & working to engineering drawings/specifications.
• Good understanding of quality and inspection standards.
• Problem solver with a methodical approach and an eye for detail.
• The attitude and will to want to make a difference.

• Mechanical fitting advantageous.
• Previous experience working to critical tolerances.
• Previous experience in a busy manufacturing/engineering environment.