About the Role
The Electrical Supervisor is responsible for overseeing maintenance strategies for all electrical plant equipment, ensuring safety and efficiency in all operations. This role involves planning, organizing, and implementing maintenance procedures across electrical systems in order to prevent equipment failure and ensure optimal plant performance. The Electrical Supervisor will lead a team of technicians, participate in budgeting, and collaborate with various departments to enhance plant reliability and operational efficiency.
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Responsibilities
- Plan, organize, coordinate, assure safety, and implement correct maintenance strategies for all electrical plant equipment, facilities, and support structures.
- Assist in designing and developing maintenance strategies, procedures, and technical approaches.
- Schedule preventive and corrective maintenance works for the team.
- Analyze breakdown problems and formulate maintenance actions to prevent recurrence.
- Direct, instruct, and supervise electrical technicians and craftsmen.
- Coordinate with operations departments to develop programs that improve plant reliability and efficiency.
- Ensure safe working conditions for all technicians and craftsmen by reviewing isolation protocols and providing necessary PPE.
- Conduct weekly safety meetings and ensure compliance with safety instructions.
- Participate in budget preparation and monitor expenditures to control costs.
- Review spare parts stock and recommend adjustments to meet maintenance requirements.
- Identify skill gaps and recommend training for technicians to increase their competency.
Department Objectives
- Achieve 100% completion of work orders (WO) without rework on the same equipment, ensuring complete control of backlog lists, risk analysis preparation, and PPE usage.
- Maintain 100% control over manpower usage, measured by time spent on repairs and personnel assigned.
- Ensure timely follow-up of material requests for minor and major maintenance, establishing completion dates.
- Perform consistent analyses on oil analysis, machinery vibration data, thermo graphic images, dissolved gas analysis, and insulation measurements.
- Issue at least 12 standard maintenance procedures per quarter, approved by the plant manager.
Individual Objectives
- Ensure 100% completion of workable WOs without rework, documenting key details including job performed, spare parts, and consumables.
- Achieve an average of 100% efficiency in manpower and resource utilization, with zero incidents involving safety issues.
- Complete follow-ups on WOs on hold until resolved and closed, documenting status accurately.
- Develop and implement at least 10 maintenance standard procedures per quarter as per ISO requirements.
Key Guidelines for Electrical Supervisor
- Communicate all routine, abnormal, or emergency electrical activities to Sr. Electrical Engineer and Maintenance Manager, discussing limitations and team concerns.
- Maintain close communication with planning and operations for scheduled and emergency service requirements.
- Ensure accurate reporting of equipment conditions during maintenance activities, including detailed inspections and necessary analyses.
- Establish a culture of methodical behavior in maintenance tasks by gathering all necessary documentation and resources prior to work.
- Supervise the implementation of a culture of zero errors during electrical activities.
- Ensure adherence to company’s EHS training and procedures.
- Develop a training strategy to educate RPC Saudi technicians.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering; a Master's degree is preferred.
- Licensed engineering professional.
- Strong knowledge in power plant electrical equipment maintenance and computer proficiency (MS Office).
Experience
- Minimum of 5 years related professional experience, including at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
- Experience in maintenance of power plant electrical equipment, including turbine generators, GIS, switch gears, and planning and scheduling maintenance activities.
- Strong leadership, technical writing skills, and multi-level communication abilities.
