Cable Applications Engineer

The VacancyCable Applications Engineer Job DescriptionGeneral OverviewThis position requires technical knowledge and experience in the design, operation, testing and maintenance of LV, MV and HV cables. Responsibilities:  Provide technical support for Megger cable fault location and testing & diagnostic test equipment via telephone, with personal visits, demonstrations and hands-on training.  Validate new Megger products through testing of hardware and software for various applications and provide feedback for product enhancement/improvement.  Work with engineering team on product specifications, applications, software and contribute towards product design & development.  Participate in Megger marketing and sales activities and industry technical meetings and conferences.  Prepare white papers, application notes and technical articles to reinforce Megger as subject matter expert in power industry.  Should be able to present on different theoretical topics and case studies at conferences and technical meetings. Qualifications:  Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering  Knowledge of power system operation and circuit’s analysis.  Experience with design, construction, installation, operation, testing and maintenance practices of cables and cable accessories.  Have an in-depth understanding of cable testing and diagnostic techniques such as VLF testing, tan delta and partial discharge.  Have a good working knowledge of the methods and procedures used at utility for cable fault location and relevant hands on experience.  Preferably, 5 years of direct experience in cable commissioning, field-testing and different fault location methods and practices.  Knowledge of applicable and relevant IEEE, IEC and NETA standards as it relates to cable testing and maintenance.  Ability to present technical topics and communicate effectively in front of large audience consisting of technicians, engineers, managers and key decision makers.  Required travel (approximately 50%).  Position requires strong computer skills including knowledge of various Windows platforms, software installation, various PC I/O ports and Microsoft Office.  Creative, driven and self-motivated individual with strong customer focusOriginally posted on Himalayas