Cable Applications Engineer

The Vacancy

Cable Applications Engineer Job Description
General Overview
This 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 focus