Test & Commissioning Engineer – Generator Control and Protection Systems (Test Field Advisors (TFA))

[Background] 

Customer factory specializes in engineering and manufacturing electrical equipment for thermal power plants, including combustion turbines and combined cycle power plants. With the rapid increase in overseas projects, especially in the U.S. due to data center construction—we are expanding our team to address the growing demand for skilled Test Field Advisors (TFA).

[Work Scope]

You will be responsible for testing and commissioning electrical equipment related to generator control and protection systems at thermal power plant sites.

[Key Responsibilities]

• Perform testing of generator-related panels and circuits at site
• Conduct interface checks between panels
• Commission generators and associated systems
• Execute site tests before and after GT (Gas Turbine) start-up

[Equipment Includes]

• Generator Exciters
• Static Frequency Converters (SFC)
• Generator Control Panels
• Protection Relays for Generator/Transformer
• Auto Synchronizers

[Typical Site Activities]

Before GT Start:

• Power receiving
• Panel testing within scope
• Loop checks with external panels
• Interlock and phase relation tests

After GT Start:

• No-load and on-load tests (50%, 75%, 100%)
• Load rejection tests
• Performance tests
• Special tests required by grid operators (e.g., NERC compliance)

[Location] Kobe, Hyogo, Japan (with overseas assignments, primarily in the US & ASIA)

*Need to travel to USA and Europe for commissioning work

[Required Skills & Experience]

• Experience: 4 to 12 years
• Must have experience in: 

1. Systems: AVR (Automatic Voltage Regulator), Excitation Systems, SFC (Static Frequency Converter), Synchronization Panels, Protection Relays
2. Protection Relays: 87G (Differential), 64G (Stator Earth Fault), 51V (Voltage Independent Overcurrent), 40 (Loss of Field)
3. Tests: Open Circuit/Short Circuit Tests, Load Rejection, PSS (Power System Stabilizer) Tuning, Loop Checking, Logic/Interlock Verification, Limiters

• Technical Experience

1. Minimum 5 years in testing and commissioning electrical systems for thermal power plants
2. Hands-on experience with generator control systems, excitation systems, and protection relays
3. Strong understanding of generator main circuit, synchronization, and interlock logic
4. Experience in site testing procedures, including:
5. Power receiving and energization
6. Loop checks and interface verification
7. Interlock and phase relation tests
8. Load rejection and performance tests
9. Familiarity with grid compliance standards (e.g., NERC, IEEE)

• Preferred Experience

1. Commissioning of combined cycle power plants
2. Knowledge of Static Frequency Converter (SFC) operation and troubleshooting
3. Experience with SCADA/DCS systems integration
4. Ability to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and logic drawings
5. Previous overseas commissioning experience

• Soft Skills

1. English communication skills for technical discussions and reporting
2. Ability to work in multicultural teams and adapt to overseas site conditions
3. Problem-solving and troubleshooting under time constraints

[Welfare]

◆ Salary increment once a year

◆ Commuting allowance (up to 20,000/month)

◆ Salary details: Full annual salary system (1/12 paid monthly)

◆ Overtime allowance

◆ Equipped with various social insurance

・ Welfare pension

・ Health insurance (Tokyo Information Service Industry Health Insurance Association)

・ Employment insurance

・ Worker's Accident Compensation Insurance

◆ Health checkup (health checkup for dependents, medical checkup, gynecological checkup, etc.)

◆ Retirement age is 65 years old *No retirement age for positions

◆ Referral recruitment system (with benefits)

◆ In-house training system (online)

◆ Trial period: 3 months, no change in duties or benefits

◆ Measures to prevent passive smoking: Yes (no smoking indoors)

[Vacations]

◆ Total holidays: over 120 days off per year

◆ 2-day weekend system (Saturday and Sunday)

◆ National Holidays

◆ New Year holidays

◆ Paid vacation

◆ Prenatal and post-natal leave

◆ Childcare leave

◆ Nursing care leave

◆ Bereavement leave

*Holidays and vacation days may change depending on the work place you are stationed. Since they are all major manufacturers, most have generous annual vacations