Electrical Engineer - High Voltage

Job Purpose

Operate, maintain and troubleshoot the MV upto 22kv and LV electrical networks and associated protection and control equipment’s on site. Manage new projects, shift works and sub-contractors and ensure safe operations, system reliability and safety compliance.

Key Accountabilities

• Organize and prepare preventive maintenance shutdown works for MV and LV equipment and systems.
• Organize and prepare MV/LV system repair/ modification shutdown works.
• Perform switching operations, isolation, earthing, and restoration activities as per approved standard TAQA procedures.
• Monitor regularly SCADA systems and respond to alarms and system abnormalities.
• Prepare requisitions for materials required for maintenance and repair.
• Fault finding and repair on MV electrical/ control systems within the facility including MV Switchgear, transformer, MDB, Capacitor banks, ATS Panels, emergency lightings, VFD’s, energy monitoring systems, BMS systems and LV infrastructure.
• Maintain 100% uptime of MV electrical services.
• Carry out routine testing to determine condition of MV and LV electrical systems and recommend/ implement corrective actions.
• Design and install small LV electrical projects i.e., radial supply, ring supply.
• Create Technical and Incident reports, SOP and RA for HV system
• Create PPM Job planner and Issue work from MAXIMO system and input details of maintenance and repair into the MAXIMO systems.
• Organize subordinators attendance and control sub-contractors working on electrical systems when on site.
• Operate within a safe system of work for electrical systems, prepare switching plans, PTW, isolation certificates, limitation of access, maintain central record of switching operations, sub logbooks, LOTO etc.
• Use of electrical test equipment including Insulation Resistance, Ductor set, Power quality Analyzer test, secondary injection, PD detection, Thermographic, HiPot Cable Testing, Hot Phasing, and cable detection.
• Preparation of periodic/ installation/ minor electrical test certificates.
• Work hours shift system days/ nights.
• Ensure all works are carried int the line with Company Procedures and Policies, Health and Safety, Control of Hazardous materials, in line with COSHH regulations and PPE.

Qualifications, Experiences, & Skills

• Must hold recognized Degree/ Diploma applicable for Electrical Engineering.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to read, write and speak in clear English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Must have at least 5 years' work experience with operation and maintenance HV and LV switchgear.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Good analytical skills and attention to detail with ability to read and interpret blueprints, plans, and manuals.
• Ability to work independently in a timely manner, making sure job is done correctly the first time.
• Able to work in a small team, carry out and supervise works.
• Completed power electrical based apprenticeship, electrical test and inspection qualification.