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Protection Field Engineer Interview

Technical Management, Field Work, Relay Commissioning, Testing, Schematic Drawing Question(s) & Actual Evaluation

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  • Classification: Protection Field Engineer
  • Topic(s): Technical Management, Field Work, Relay Commissioning, Testing, Schematic Drawing
Interview Question:

Can you tell us about your experience as a Protection Field Engineer?

Candidate's Answer:

I worked for over 4 years as a protection field engineer and during my career.I have gathered experience in transmission protection setting reviews as well as.Configuration and testing of protection relays.I have also.Acquired skills in maintenance of different protection equipment.Ranging from.Transformers to overhead lines.In the voltage range of 17.5 KV to 330KV.I have also worked on protection projects that have required me to.Test primary equipment as well as to Commission different assets that form the protection equipment.I am conversant with the various configuration software tools. For example, I am able to use.AB PCM 600 to configure AB relays.Whether they are at distance protection relays or.Differential Protection relays or even backup protection relays.I am also able to carry out.A disturbance record analysis and incident investigation when faults occur on the transmission system.Thank you.

AI Evaluation:

Your answer is well-structured and provides a clear overview of your experience as a Protection Field Engineer. You have mentioned the specific areas in which you have gained expertise, such as transmission protection setting reviews, configuration and testing of protection relays, and maintenance of different protection equipment. You have also highlighted your proficiency in using various software tools and your ability to handle incidents and disturbances on the transmission system.

To improve your answer, you could provide specific examples of projects or challenges you have faced and how you successfully handled them. This will give the interviewer a better understanding of your experience and problem-solving skills. Additionally, you could also mention any certifications or training programs you have completed related to protection engineering.

Overall, I would rate your answer a 4/5. It is well-organized and covers the key aspects of your experience as a Protection Field Engineer. Adding specific examples and highlighting any additional qualifications would make it even stronger.