GAS INSULATED SWITCHGEAR (GIS) ENGINEERING SPECIALIST (To Be Based in Saudi Arabia)

JOB TO BE BASED IN SAUDI ARABIA

Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) Specialist (69-380kV):

Overview:

Power Systems Projects & Technical Support Department under Power Systems Organization is seeking an experienced and knowledgeable candidate to work as GIS specialist. PSP&TSD is responsible for providing and managing highly technical and specialized engineering services to support the safe and reliable operation of Saudi Aramco electrical power system generation, transmission and distribution networks.

The position requires a High Voltage Equipment Engineer specializing in switchgear and control gear. The candidate will work in the High Voltage Equipment Unit (HVEU) under Power Systems Projects & Technical Support Department.

Your primary role as HVEU Engineer is to provide the technical support for the company with regards to Designs, Standards, Commissioning, Maintenance, Operation, Investigations, etc. with regards to Power System Switchgear specifically GIS, but also the interface with Outdoor Terminations, Associated Bus Ducts and Dead Tank Circuit Breakers, used in Substation voltages 69 kV and above in the Power Systems of Saudi Aramco ensuring a safe and reliable power supply.

Key Responsibilities:

As the successful candidate, you will be required to perform the following:

• To evaluate technical documents for design, engineering, manufacture, inspection, testing and performance of SF6 Gas Insulated Metal-enclosed Switchgears (GIS).
• Perform Root Cause Analysis on all critical equipment failures.
• Continuous review of the HV equipment maintenance programs to identify improvements to ensure the HV asset's safe and reliable operation.
• Supports maintenance agency as required in reviewing spare parts list of existing equipment.
• Provide technical expertise on troubleshooting failures, repairs, and evaluating if the equipment is designed to meet its intended or existing service conditions.
• Provides technical engineering input on repair details and offers onsite technical support, especially for critical equipment for the process.
• Provides engineering input for work packages to ensure Saudi Aramco standards and material specifications are followed.
• Represent the organization in industry and profession organizations, users' group, which address or govern electrical codes and standards.
• Review company standards and be familiar with international standards.
• Possess strong technical training, speaking, writing, and customer service skills.
• Able to direct daily work activities with limited supervision
• Able to work cooperatively in a team environment
• Other duties are assigned.

Minimum Requirement:

As the successful candidate you will hold a Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering , MSc is preferred.

You will have a minimum of 15 years of experience demonstrated by suitable references primarily in the area of GIS equipment specialism, such as contribution in international conferences as GIS specialist or worked/working for leading GIS manufacturers .

Other requirements include:

• Professional Engineer certification such as chartership or PE
• To have technical design level insight in GIS Technology of minimum 69kV and higher.
• To demonstrate an active role during in GIS commissioning as part of a projects or as OEM.
• To be familiar with FAT in a leading capacity demonstrating depth of compliance with manufacturing standards such as IEC.
• In-depth knowledge, experience, and recognition as a Switchgear Specialist include Membership of International Engineering Bodies and contribution at international conferences.
• Capable of assimilating and quickly applying newly acquired technical information.
• Ability to multi-task and manage changing priorities and seek opportunities to improve results and processes proactively, contributing to the goals, safety, and profitability of the compan y.

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