Sr Power Services Tech - AOC

Our Client operates in the Oil and Energy industry, with its headquarters rooted strongly in Saudi Arabia. It has its branches spread to more than 50 countries, providing employment to more than 68,500 people all over the world. They fall under the Fortune 500 Companies. They are one of the world’s largest oil producers. They are constantly growing by creating new technologies through its Research and Development efforts and branch into new business lines through Investments and Acquisitions.

Role Description:

• Northern Area Power Operation Department under Power Systems Organization is looking for a candidate who can perform as a fully skilled and experienced Power Services Technician able to perform specialized installation or diagnosis and repair on all types of electrical systems.
• Provides highly skilled expertise and work direction in commissioning, fault diagnosis, testing, repairing, preventive maintenance and routine maintenance on transformers, large circuit breakers and ancillary equipment for substations, switching stations, power plants and large motor controls and underground power cable including fault locating. Frequently provides work direction to lower-classified Power Services Unit personnel.

Responsibilities:

• As the successful candidate you will be required to perform the following:
• Perform preventive maintenance, installation, commissioning, testing, repairing, analyze results and troubleshooting the following types of equipment: 480V through 230KV switchgear, oil/air/gas/vacuum circuit breakers, substation power transformers, pad-mounted transformers, pole-mounted transformers, load break switches, high and low voltage disconnect switches, oil switches, circuit switchers, transformer tap changers (auto and manual), reclosers, cooling fans, substation lighting, substation civil maintenance, emergency lighting, bus ducts and insulators, electric and hydraulic maintenance on heavy equipment.            
• Perform repairs, installs/maintains all types of transmission and distribution high voltage cables such as, solid dielectric (rubber and synthetics) cables, paper insulated lead covered (PILCA) cables, low pressure oil filled (LPOF) cables, and submarine cables and testing of high-pressure oil filled (HPOF) cables. 
• Conduct field repairs on electrical and mechanical components of oil circuit breakers, which include air compressors, hydraulic pumps, mechanical springs, and air systems. Also adjust mechanism on breaker linkage as required.                        
• Perform commissioning tests on new equipment, recommending final acceptance list exception items, if any.                               
• Supervise excavation to expose cable faults and loaded/unloaded cable.
• Perform potential testing, Hi-POT testing on Power Cables.
• Revise existing equipment and systems to conform to verbal instructions, revised drawings, and work orders; then makes operational test runs for satisfactory repair and acceptance.
• Acquire clearances, performs switching, receives work permits, and restores equipment to service.

Requirements:

• Minimum Years of Experience: 12
• Special Field of Experience: Twelve (12) years in power system construction, commissioning, maintenance and operation with emphasis on transmission and distribution.
• Certified for: BLS/FA, Fire Protection, Work Permit Receiver, cable splicing, test for potential and valid Saudi Arabia Heavy Equipment Driving license (2Xlicense.)
• Fluent command of the English language, oral and written.
• Has thorough knowledge of equipment and underground cable safety requirements and U.S. & Saudi Electrical Codes.
• Ability to read work orders, work permits, vendors’ manuals, and schematic diagrams and to communicate with fellow workers on technical aspects of the job.
• Good knowledge of Safety Management System and relevant PDI'S.