Engineer MV and LV

JOB PURPOSE

To plan, coordinate, and execute preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance activities for all Medium Voltage (MV) electrical systems, ensuring maximum reliability, safety, and cost efficiency. The role focuses on maintaining high-quality standards, minimizing downtime, and continuously improving equipment performance while strictly adhering to safety regulations and company policies.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Perform operation and maintenance of Medium Voltage (MV) systems, including MV standby generators , to ensure reliable and continuous power supply.
• Implement and execute preventive and corrective maintenance programs for MV electrical systems in accordance with approved maintenance plans and schedules.
• Manage document control for as-built drawings, operation manuals, maintenance manuals, and all relevant manufacturer technical documentation.
• Stay updated on technological advancements, industry trends, and best practices related to Medium Voltage power distribution systems.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of maintenance procedures for MV substations, transformers, switchgears, and associated equipment.
• Inspect, test, troubleshoot, perform start-ups, and collect operational data for Medium Voltage electrical systems, including power metering and monitoring systems .
• Identify the source of electrical breakdowns, establish accurate diagnostics, and conduct root cause analysis for faults across electrical installations.
• Provide technical advice and training to users and technicians and ensure technical data and system documentation are regularly updated .
• Manage and maintain accurate maintenance reports, logs, and performance records .
• Execute maintenance plans for transformers, capacitors, insulators, lightning arresters, switches, circuit breakers, and all accessories associated with Medium Voltage distribution systems.
• Ensure full compliance with company safety, health, and environmental (HSE) policies , safe work systems, and permit-to-work requirements.
• Coordinate with the Optimization Team to ensure work orders are generated for all electrical activities and that all system information is accurately updated.
• Maintain safety, discipline, and housekeeping standards within all work areas.
• Ensure strict compliance with Fatal Risk Standards, Safe Work Practices, and HSE policies at all times.
• Report all accidents, incidents, and near-misses in accordance with established safety reporting procedures.
• Maintain continuous and effective communication with staff, contractors, and stakeholders to support safe, efficient, and uninterrupted operations .

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Maintain effective communication and coordination with staff, contractors, and stakeholders to support safe, efficient, and uninterrupted operations.
• 2–3 years’ MV maintenance experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Degree or Diploma in Electrical / Electronic Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Valid MV Electrical Authorization with substation experience in testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and construction support.
• Strong knowledge of LV/MV systems, Siemens MV switchgears, transformers, breakers, motors, PTs/CTs/CCVTs, generators, load banks, ATS panels, SCADA, and MV standards.
• Ability to read drawings and apply electrical safety and permit-to-work systems.
• Strong fault-finding, leadership, training, communication (English & Arabic), computer, and teamwork skills with a strong safety focus.