About the Role
This position involves the installation, inspection, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical equipment and systems within Oil & Gas, petrochemical, and power plant facilities. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical systems to ensure safe and reliable operations.
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Key Responsibilities
- Install, inspect, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical equipment and systems in industrial facilities.
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical systems.
- Inspect, test, and troubleshoot electrical transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, and motor control centers (MCC).
- Support installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical substations and associated equipment.
- Conduct testing and maintenance of protection relays and electrical distribution systems.
- Troubleshoot and maintain Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), and motor starters.
- Inspect and maintain Low Voltage (LV), Medium Voltage (MV), and High Voltage (HV) electrical equipment.
- Perform electrical testing, including insulation resistance testing, Megger testing, and HIPOT testing.
- Inspect, troubleshoot, and maintain power generators, Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS), and MOV actuators.
- Use electrical testing equipment to identify faults and verify equipment performance.
- Ensure compliance with electrical safety procedures, hazard recognition practices, and applicable NEC standards.
- Prepare maintenance reports, document inspection findings, and maintain accurate technical records.
- Coordinate with maintenance and engineering teams to resolve electrical issues and minimize equipment downtime.
Education
- Local and Expat Candidates with a Degree: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a Bachelor's degree in a Technical, Trade, or Vocational field specializing in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Technology.
- Expat Candidates Without a Degree: High School Certificate or Vocational School Diploma in Electrical Technology or a related field.
Experience
- Candidates with a Degree: Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in the Oil & Gas sector.
- Candidates Without a Degree: Minimum 11 years of relevant experience in the Oil & Gas sector.
Language Proficiency
- Minimum IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent TOEFL scores:
- Internet-Based (iBT): 60
- Paper-Based (PBT): 498
- Computer-Based (CBT): 171
Preferred Technical Skills & Experience
- Experience in Oil & Gas, petrochemical, or power plant environments.
- Strong knowledge of electrical equipment troubleshooting and maintenance.
- Experience with transformers, LV/HV switchgear, and electrical substations.
- Knowledge of substation commissioning and protection relay systems.
- Experience with UPS, PLC, motor starters, and Motor Control Centers (MCC).
- Familiarity with circuit breakers, MOV actuators, and power generators.
- Knowledge of LV, MV, and HV electrical distribution systems.
- Experience with electrical testing equipment, including Megger and insulation resistance testing.
- Knowledge of HIPOT testing and electrical protection systems.
- Familiarity with Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS) and FVD systems.
- Understanding of electrical hazard recognition, electrical safety procedures, and NEC standards.
