Testing & Commissioning Engineer – FACTS Equipment (SVC & FSC)

Job TitleSite Engineer – FACTS Maintenance (GE SVC, FSC & STATCOM)
Job SummarySite Engineer with strong expertise in maintenance of GE FACTS systems, primarily SVC, FSC & STATCOM, responsible for ensuring safe, reliable, and continuous operation of FACTS installations. The role focuses on preventive, corrective, and condition-based maintenance, fault analysis.
Key ResponsibilitiesFACTS Maintenance• Perform and supervise preventive and corrective maintenance of GE FACTS systems in line with OEM maintenance manuals.• Maintain and troubleshoot thyristor valves, IGBT’s , firing circuits, fiber optics, control & protection panels, cooling systems, reactors, capacitors, and harmonic filters.• Monitor system health, degraded modes, alarms, and event logs to ensure high availability and fast restoration.• Execute periodic functional checks of control, protection, interlocks, and redundancy systems.• Manage critical FACTS spare parts, ensuring testing and validation of cards and modules before acceptance.• Maintain accurate maintenance records, fault reports, and technical documentation.Fault Analysis & Reliability• Analyze FACTS system trips, abnormal operation, and protection events; implement root cause analysis and permanent corrective actions.• Coordinate with GE OEM engineers for complex failures, upgrades, and technical support.
Main Requirements• 8+ years of experience in maintenance of FACTS equipment.• Strong expertise in GE SVC, FSC & STATCOM systems.• Solid knowledge of power systems, MV/HV substations, and electrical protection & testing.• Valid SEC ID, Driving License, and WPT C1 or C2 certification.• Strong troubleshooting skills, safety focus, and effective communication.