Power Electronics Engineer (UPS, VFD & Industrial Power Systems)

Bilfinger Middle East; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Bilfinger Middle East seeks an experienced Power Electronics Engineer to support ADNOC Refining specialist electrical services for critical equipment. You will oversee maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, and lifecycle management of UPS, VFDs, rectifiers, converters, battery systems and related power electronics.

The role requires extensive field experience in oil & gas environments, with a focus on reliability improvement, condition monitoring, and power quality analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Power Electronics Engineering.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in UPS, VFDs, rectifiers, converters and battery systems in oil & gas/refinery environments.
• Hands-on experience with major OEMs including ABB, Siemens, Schneider Electric, Gutor, AEG, CEG, Chloride, Allen-Bradley, Vacon.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance of UPS, VFDs, rectifiers, and related power electronics.
• Install, commission, troubleshoot, and diagnose faults in power electronic systems.
• Conduct condition monitoring and health checks to improve reliability and availability.
• Support shutdowns with component upgrades and end-of-life replacements.
• Review incidents and prepare technical reports with corrective actions.

Skills

Power electronics

UPS systems

VFDs

Battery systems

Condition monitoring

Reliability improvement

Power quality analysis

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Power Electronics Engineering

Tools

OEM diagnostic software

Power quality analyzers

SAP PM/EAM

Job description

Job Description – Power Electronics Engineer (UPS, VFD & Industrial Power Systems)

Project: ADNOC Refining – Specialist Electrical Services for Critical Equipment

Industry: Oil & Gas / Refinery / Power Utilities

Job Purpose

We are seeking an experienced Power Electronics Engineer to provide specialist engineering support for UPS systems, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), rectifiers, converters, battery systems, and associated power electronic equipment across ADNOC Refining facilities. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintenance, troubleshooting, condition monitoring, reliability improvement, testing, commissioning, and lifecycle management of critical power electronic systems supporting refinery operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance of AC/DC UPS systems, VFDs, rectifiers, converters, battery chargers, and industrial power electronic equipment.
• Carry out installation, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and fault diagnosis of power electronic systems.
• Conduct condition monitoring, performance assessments, and health checks to improve equipment reliability and availability.
• Monitor system performance, including:
• UPS load currents
• Battery health and discharge tests
• Rectifier and charger performance
• Harmonic measurements
• Capacitor and choke condition
• Perform battery testing, float current measurements, and battery capacity assessments in accordance with OEM recommendations.
• Support major shutdowns by executing component replacement, overhauls, upgrades, and end-of-life equipment replacement.
• Troubleshoot failures involving UPS systems, VFDs, rectifiers, converters, and power quality issues while minimizing operational downtime.
• Review electrical incidents, equipment failures, and abnormal events, prepare technical reports, and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor spare parts inventory and support procurement planning for critical power electronic components.
• Coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, Instrumentation, and Reliability teams to improve system performance.
• Provide emergency technical support during equipment failures and plant shutdowns.
• Ensure compliance with ADNOC HSE requirements, IEC, IEEE, and OEM standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Power Electronics Engineering.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in UPS systems, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), rectifiers, converters, battery systems, and industrial power electronic equipment within the oil & gas, refinery, petrochemical, power generation, or utility industries.
• Hands-on experience with major OEMs such as ABB, Siemens, Schneider Electric, Gutor, AEG, CEG, Chloride, Allen-Bradley, Vacon, or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of:
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• Rectifiers and Battery Chargers
• Power Converters and Inverters
• Active & Passive Harmonic Filters
• Battery Management Systems
• Power Quality and Harmonic Analysis
• Experience using OEM diagnostic software and power quality analyzers.
• Familiarity with SAP PM/EAM or equivalent maintenance management systems is preferred.
• Good understanding of IEC, IEEE, ADNOC electrical standards, and HSE procedures.

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting ADNOC or other major Oil & Gas operators.
• Proven experience in refinery, petrochemical, LNG, or power generation facilities.
• Experience in brownfield projects, shutdowns, and live plant maintenance.
• Knowledge of electrical reliability improvement programs and lifecycle management of critical power electronic assets.