Switchgear Engineer

Position: Switchgear Engineer
Location: Doha
Contract Duration: 12 months (Extendable)
Working Days and Hours: Saturday to Thursday 10-hour shift including 1hr lunch break

Salary Package: Up to 9,000.00 QAR All Inclusive of all benefits and allowances

Job Summary:
Our client, a global engineering technology company in Qatar is seeking a qualified Switchgear Engineer to join their team in Doha. The successful candidate will play a vital role in the design, installation, and maintenance of switchgear systems, ensuring their efficiency and reliability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute installation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance activities for LV and MV switchgear systems.
• Perform inspection, troubleshooting, fault diagnosis, and corrective maintenance of switchgear equipment and associated electrical systems.
• Support site activities including energization, shutdown works, system upgrades, and modification projects.
• Conduct electrical testing including insulation resistance testing, continuity testing, functional testing, breaker testing, and protection system verification.
• Review and interpret electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical specifications.
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with project specifications, manufacturer recommendations, and applicable safety standards.
• Coordinate with project managers, contractors, clients, and technical teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Prepare commissioning reports, maintenance records, test documentation, and technical reports.
• Assist in identifying and resolving technical issues to minimize downtime and improve system reliability.
• Maintain compliance with HSE procedures, quality standards, and electrical regulations throughout all project activities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in switchgear engineering, commissioning, testing, or maintenance.
• Previous experience working with Siemens LV/MV switchgear systems is highly desirable.
• Experience within utilities, infrastructure, industrial facilities, data centres, commercial buildings, or oil & gas projects is advantageous.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently.
• Good communication and reporting skills in English.

Please note that applicants should answer the pre-screening questions to be considered for this position

THOSE WHO CAN JOIN IMMEDIATELY SHOULD APPLY. REGRETTABLY ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

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Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: Up to QAR9,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have as a Switchgear Engineer?
• Do you have hands-on experience with protection relays, circuit breakers, and other switchgear protection mechanisms?
• Do you accept the full salary package on offer for this role?
• How soon can you join should you be selected for this position?
• Do you have a valid QID?

Work Location: In person