Cable Applications Engineer

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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

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