Electrical Specialist - Switchgear

Bilfinger Tebodin; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 279,000 - 446,000; Full time

Job summary

Bilfinger is seeking an Electrical Specialist Switchgear in Abu Dhabi to ensure high availability and reliability of LV/MV/HV/EHV switchgear systems. The role targets supporting inspections, outages, and OEM-driven recommendations with a focus on lifecycle management and spare-parts optimization.

The candidate will work closely with Operations, Maintenance, Procurement and Engineering to implement preventive strategies, identify risks, and deliver technical guidance during abnormal events and

Qualifications

• Experience with LV/MV/HV/EHV switchgear required.
• Experience in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Refinery, LNG, Power or Process Industries preferred.
• Familiar with major OEM switchgear such as Schneider Electric, ABB, Siemens, GE.
• Strong knowledge of switchgear components and maintenance guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist technical support for LV/MV/HV/EHV switchgear and OEMs.
• Develop preventive and predictive maintenance strategies for switchgear.
• Review spare-parts requirements and coordinate procurement with SAP EAM.
• Identify obsolete components and lifecycle management.
• Prepare detailed failure and incident reports; conduct RCA as needed.
• Supervise shutdowns and inspections of busbars and switchgear during outages.

Skills

Switchgear engineering

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Condition monitoring

Root Cause Analysis

OEM switchgear

SAP EAM/PM

Reliability engineering

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SAP EAM/PM

Microsoft Office

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Bilfinger

Bilfinger is an international industrial services provider with 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 amp engineering to prefabrication amp installation access amp 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 amp petrochemicals energy oil amp gas and pharma amp 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 Switchgear Position

strong Electrical Specialist Switchgear strong Department Electrical Maintenance Industry Oil amp Gas Petrochemical Energy

Job Purpose The Electrical Specialist Switchgear will provide specialized technical expertise in the inspection maintenance troubleshooting condition monitoring reliability improvement and lifecycle management of strong LV MV HV EHV switchgear systems strong The role will support the Company in maintaining high availability and reliability of electrical switchgear identifying potential failures managing critical spares implementing OEM recommendations supporting shutdown activities and providing technical assistance during electrical failures and abnormal events

Key Responsibilities

1. Switchgear Technical Support Provide specialist technical support for LV MV HV and EHV switchgear systems Demonstrate strong knowledge of different switchgear technologies manufacturers and configurations including Schneider Electric and other major OEMs Maintain detailed technical and manufacturing records for each switchgear system Review switchgear performance and identify potential reliability and operational risks Provide technical assistance during switchgear failures trips alarms and abnormal operating conditions


2. Maintenance amp Condition Monitoring Develop review and execute preventive and predictive maintenance strategies for switchgear Perform switchgear health assessments and condition monitoring Monitor equipment alarms and operating parameters to identify early signs of deterioration Review preventive-maintenance work requests and ensure timely execution Support troubleshooting inspection testing and corrective maintenance activities Recommend maintenance improvements based on equipment condition operating history and OEM guidelines


3. Spare Parts Management Periodically review switchgear spare-parts requirements and availability Identify critical strategic and long-lead switchgear spares and submit recommendations for procurement Coordinate with the Procurement and Warehouse teams to ensure availability of critical spares Support SAP EAM PM material codification and equipment master-data activities Review warehouse stock and preservation status of critical components including
   
   
   
   • Auxiliary contactors and relays
   
   
   • Tripping and closing coils
   
   
   • Spring-charging motors
   
   
   • SF -related components and sensors
   
   
   • Limit switches
   
   
   • Circuit breakers
   
   
   • Operating mechanisms and associated spares
   
   
   
   Develop and implement effective spare-parts preservation methodologies


4. Obsolescence amp Lifecycle Management Identify end-of-life EOL obsolete and unsupported switchgear components Develop recommendations for replacement refurbishment or upgrade of obsolete components Coordinate periodic replacement of components in accordance with OEM recommendations and lifecycle requirements Support modernization and reliability-improvement programs for existing switchgear systems


5. Failure Investigation amp Reliability Prepare detailed switchgear failure and incident reports Conduct or support Root Cause Analysis RCA for recurring failures Develop corrective and preventive action recommendations Review electrical incidents trips blackouts near misses and abnormal events Identify recurring failure patterns and recommend measures to improve equipment reliability and availability Maintain accurate records of work performed parts replaced failure history and equipment performance


6. Shutdown amp Inspection Activities Provide specialist supervision during planned shutdowns and slowdowns Supervise busbar and busduct inspections Support inspection and maintenance of circuit breakers switchgear panels busbars mechanisms and associated components

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent. Additional technical certifications in electrical systems, switchgear or condition monitoring will be an advantage.


• Significant experience in switchgear engineering, maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting and condition monitoring. Experience with LV/MV/HV/EHV switchgear is required. Experience in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Refinery, LNG, Power or Process Industries is highly preferred. Experience with major OEM switchgear such as Schneider Electric, ABB, Siemens, GE or equivalent. Strong experience in circuit breakers, switchgear mechanisms, protection systems, busbars and busducts. Experience in shutdown/turnaround inspection and maintenance activities is preferred.


• The candidate should have strong knowledge of: LV/MV/HV/EHV switchgear Circuit breakers and operating mechanisms Auxiliary contacts and relays Tripping and closing mechanisms Spring-charging motors SF circuit breakers and associated monitoring systems Busbars and busducts Switchgear condition monitoring Electrical testing and diagnostic equipment Power-quality and harmonics measurement Electrical protection and monitoring systems Switchgear monitoring/diagnostic software EOL and obsolete component replacement OEM maintenance guidelines Electrical safety and applicable international standards


• SAP EAM / SAP PM or equivalent CMMS/EAM system. Switchgear monitoring and diagnostic software. Microsoft Office and technical reporting tools.


• Strong technical and analytical skills. Excellent troubleshooting and failure-analysis capability. Ability to interpret electrical drawings, technical manuals and OEM documentation. Strong communication and technical-reporting skills. Ability to work independently and coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, Procurement and Engineering teams. Strong focus on equipment reliability, safety and availability. Ability to provide technical support during emergency situations. Knowledge of applicable IEC, IEEE, NEMA and relevant electrical/Oil & Gas standards will be an advantage.