Electrical Specialist - Power Electronics

Bilfinger; Abu Dhabi; Presencial; AED 424.000 - 580.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Bilfinger is seeking an Electrical Specialist - Power Electronics in Ruwais, Abu Dhabi, UAE. You will maintain and troubleshoot power electronic assets including VSDs, UPS, soft starters, and harmonic filters to ensure maximum availability.

The role requires extensive experience in Oil & Gas facilities and strong reliability/process skills. Site-based work with ADNOC projects offers challenging, safety-focused environments.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in Electrical Maintenance and Power Electronics Systems.
• At least 8 years of experience in Oil & Gas, Refinery, Petrochemical, or ADNOC facilities.
• Strong experience with MV/LV VSD Systems, UPS Systems, Soft Starters, Harmonic Filters, Power Quality Analysis, Electrical Protection Systems.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain and troubleshoot LV and MV Variable Speed Drives (VSDs).
• Support maintenance of UPS systems, battery banks, rectifiers, inverters, and DC systems.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities on power electronic equipment.
• Conduct health assessments and condition monitoring of power equipment.
• Monitor system performance and identify reliability improvement opportunities.

Conhecimentos

Power electronics systems

VSD systems

Oil & Gas experience

Electrical maintenance

Formação

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Ferramentas

SAP PM / EAM

ABB Drive Composer

Power Quality Monitoring Software

Microsoft Office

Descrição da vaga

Electrical Specialist - Power Electronics

Bilfinger is an international industrial services providerwith a vision to be the No. 1 for its customers in enhancing efficiency and sustainability within the process industry. Bilfinger's comprehensive portfolio spans the entire value chain, from consulting & engineering to prefabrication & installation, access & insulation, and services that improve the asset performance of industrial plants.

The company operates in three geography-based segments: Western Europe, Central Europe, and International, with primary activities in Europe, North America, and the Middle East. Its process industry customers come from markets such as chemicals & petrochemicals, energy, oil & gas, and pharma & biopharma. With about 31,000 employees, Bilfinger upholds the highest standards of safety and quality, generating revenue of €5.4 billion in the financial year 2025. To achieve its goals, Bilfinger has identified two strategic levers: Operational Excellence to continuously improve its own efficiency and performance, and Market Expansion to strengthen customer orientation and establish Bilfinger as the partner of choice.

Job Description

Electrical Specialist - Power Electronics

Location: Ruwais, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Project: ADNOC Onshore / Refinery / Petrochemical Facilities
Employment Type: Site-Based

Job Purpose

The Electrical Specialist – Power Electronics shall provide technical expertise in the maintenance, troubleshooting, reliability improvement, and lifecycle management of Power Electronics Systems within ADNOC facilities. The role is responsible for ensuring the highest levels of equipment availability, safety, and operational reliability for critical electrical assets including Variable Speed Drives (VSD), UPS systems, Soft Starters, Power Converters, Harmonic Filters, and associated control systems.

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Maintenance

• Maintain and troubleshoot LV and MV Variable Speed Drives (VSDs).
• Support maintenance of UPS systems, battery banks, rectifiers, inverters, and DC systems.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities on power electronic equipment.
• Conduct health assessments and condition monitoring of power equipment.
• Monitor system performance and identify reliability improvement opportunities.

Reliability & Asset Integrity

• Develop reliability-centered maintenance strategies for power electronic assets.
• Perform Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) for equipment failures and plant trips.
• Investigate electrical incidents, blackouts, nuisance trips, and near-miss events.
• Recommend corrective actions and long-term engineering solutions.

Technical Support

• Provide specialist support during plant shutdowns, turnarounds, and emergency breakdowns.
• Coordinate with OEMs including ABB, Siemens, Schneider, Allen Bradley, Danfoss, Vacon, and GE.
• Review technical proposals, maintenance procedures, and engineering modifications.
• Support commissioning, testing, and start-up activities.

Performance Monitoring

• Monitor:
  • Cooling systems
  • Capacitors and power modules
  • Harmonic filters
  • Output reactors and chokes
  • HVAC systems serving VSD rooms
  • Power quality parameters
• Analyze trend data and recommend performance optimization measures.

Spare Parts Management

• Establish critical spare parts requirements.
• Monitor spare availability and preservation practices.
• Develop replacement and obsolescence management plans.
• Support procurement activities for critical components.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with ADNOC HSE requirements and electrical safety rules.
• Participate in HAZOP, Risk Assessments, SIMOPS, and Permit-to-Work activities.
• Promote safe isolation, LOTO, and energized work procedures.
• Support audits and compliance inspections.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in Electrical Maintenance and Power Electronics Systems.
• At least 8 years of experience in Oil & Gas, Refinery, Petrochemical, or ADNOC facilities.
• Strong experience with:
  • MV/LV VSD Systems
  • UPS Systems
  • Soft Starters
  • Harmonic Filters
  • Power Quality Analysis
  • Electrical Protection Systems

Preferred ADNOC Experience

• ADNOC Refining
• ADNOC Gas Processing
• ADNOC Onshore
• Brownfield and operational plant environment experience

Software & Systems

• SAP PM / EAM
• ABB Drive Composer
• Power Quality Monitoring Software
• Microsoft Office Suite

Certifications (Preferred)

• ADNOC Approved Electrical Competency.
• HV/LV Switching Authorization.
• OEM Certified VSD Specialist.
• CMRP (Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional).
• NEBOSH or equivalent HSE certification.
• Electrical Troubleshooting.
• Reliability Engineering.
• Shutdown & Turnaround Support.
• Technical Reporting.

If you have any questions please contactGelson Dsouza ([e-mail]).

Bilfinger is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other characteristics protected by law.