About the job
We are seeking a highly experienced and customer-focused Service Engineer-Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) to join our Services team in Abu Dhabi. The ideal candidate will be an energetic and enthusiastic professional with strong technical expertise in Medium Voltage (MV) and Low Voltage (LV) systems, particularly Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS), and the ability to independently manage customer interactions and site operations.
This role requires extensive field experience in installation, commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, retrofit, and testing activities across a wide range of products.
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Key Responsibilities
Technical Expertise
- Act as an L2 Technical Expert within the product community.
- Serve as an MV/LV specialist with strong protection system knowledge and GIS expertise.
- Perform installation, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, erection, and maintenance of MV products and equipment.
- Execute installation and commissioning activities for GIS solutions including:
- Support MV switchgear platforms including:
- Support LV switchboards, panels, and protection systems.
Maintenance & Retrofit Activities
- Perform LV troubleshooting, retrofits, mechanical modifications, and busbar alterations.
- Conduct maintenance, repairs, and upgrades of installed equipment.
- Support spare parts, retrofit solutions, extension panel projects, and contract execution activities.
Protection & Control Systems
- Program, test, and troubleshoot protection relays, including:
- Knowledge of protection relays from other manufacturers will be considered an asset.
- Test and commission MV/LV protection systems and associated equipment.
Customer Management
- Interface directly with customers to clarify technical requirements and resolve complex technical issues.
- Lead site investigations and root-cause analysis activities.
- Prepare detailed technical reports, service documentation, and customer recommendations.
- Deliver product training and operational guidance to customers on MV/LV equipment.
Workshop & Inventory Support
- Support workshop operations and ensure testing equipment and material stocks are maintained in good working condition.
- Assist planners and project teams in the successful execution of maintenance, retrofit, and extension projects.
Key Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
- Minimum 8 years of hands-on experience in:
- GIS installation and commissioning
- Mechanical retrofit activities
- Busbar modification and bending
- Testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting of MV and LV equipment
- Strong communication, customer-facing, and stakeholder management skills.
- Flexible to work on customer sites, including extended hours when required.
- Willingness and medical fitness to work in both onshore and offshore environments.
- Strong digital proficiency and commitment to achieving KPIs and service excellence standards.
- Arabic language skills are an advantage.
Preferred Certifications & Knowledge
- Certification on LV switchgear platforms such as:
- Strong knowledge of:
- Masterpact NT/NW circuit breakers
- Compact circuit breakers
- Micrologic trip units
- Proven understanding of MV/LV system operation, commissioning, and maintenance best practices.
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