Electrical Technician

About the company

KBR is a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers and we all share one goal of improving the world and beyond: responsibly, and safely. We attract a diverse workforce and the best minds in the world because our expertise thrives on creativity, resourcefulness, and collaboration.

Job summary

KBR is looking for an electrical technician who can execute activities of maintenance focused on compliance with the preventive and predictive maintenance plan and an efficient and effective development of breakdown maintenance on electrical systems, equipment, and facilities within his area of influence, applying the best and safe maintenance practices.

Responsibilities

Execute day-to-day electrical maintenance activities on all electrical systems, plant, equipment, and facilities within the designated area of responsibility.

Ensure compliance with and application of SATORP's safety and quality procedures during the execution of electrical maintenance activities.

Ensure proper execution of work and check on the activities engaged in routine maintenance activities.

Carry out repairing and troubleshooting activities on electrical assets in a timely and quality manner that helps increase the availability and reliability of these systems.

Receive work directions from the respective electrical supervisor in relation to electrical systems maintenance orders and requests.

Follow up on electrical maintenance work progress and submit regular progress reports to the respective electrical supervisor. Keep a record of daily maintenance work against planned maintenance programs and prepare work completion reports, where applicable.

Enforce SATORP’s policies, procedures, and regulations and ensure that all safety measures and precautions are strictly considered and taken care of during maintenance works.

Perform preventive maintenance in HV and LV switchgear and control gears including testing of electronic protection relay, power circuit breaker, bus bar contactors, motor starters, and ATS.

Perform readings of partial discharge capacitor in HV motor.

Perform online analysis of current signature of motors.

Perform testing on all kinds of transformers.

Support switchgear operations in electrical substation when requested to do so.

Perform other related duties as assigned by the respective electrical leader.

Demonstrate proactive safety aptitude and behavior.

Skills and knowledge

Strong knowledge of maintaining and repairing electrical systems.

Good knowledge in electrical equipment design, installation, and maintenance.

Strong knowledge of maintaining and repairing mechanical and electro-hydraulic systems.

Good knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance principles and working procedures.

Strong knowledge of standards, procedures, and regulations to develop activities taking care of health, safety, and environmental preservation.

Strong communication and people skills.

Ability to perform work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Synergistic and capable of handling multiple tasks.

Good command of oral and written English.

Qualifications

High school diploma.

Diploma holder in engineering or equivalent.

Minimum 8 years’ experience in oil & gas maintenance for high school graduates.

Minimum 6 years’ experience in oil & gas maintenance for diploma holders.

Hold a valid certification issued by a recognized third-party certification body or an accredited Saudi institute, attesting to the individual’s qualifications and competency to perform the works.

Strong technical understanding of maintenance management of oil & gas facilities.

Well organized and proactive with excellent communication skills.

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