UTILITY OPERATOR (Gas Power Plant)

Tanqeeb; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanqeeb in the United Arab Emirates seeks an experienced Power Plant Operator to oversee gas power plant operation and electrical maintenance across desalination facilities. The role covers monitoring generators, switchgear, UPS and related control panels to ensure reliable utility operations.

Candidate should have 3+ years of relevant experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and knowledge of RO plant operation. On-site work with rotating shifts is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years relevant experience in Gas power plant operation with experience in Electrical maintenance & troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of all relevant plant and equipment.
• Practical knowledge of electrical maintenance principles.
• Shall have experience RO plant operation and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Execute Power Generation / Distribution and RO plant Operation.
• Understand control schematic drawings of Turbine control panel, generator protection panel & AVR panel.
• Carry out maintenance and repair on LV/HV switchgear including motor control panels, circuit breakers, protection systems and DC systems.
• Monitor and maintain UPS and battery backup systems.
• Conduct megger testing / insulation resistance testing, and circuit troubleshooting.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, and control wiring diagrams.
• Patrol daily to check operational condition of power generators, pumps and fans, radiators, sweet gas compressors and desalination plant.
• Attend breakdowns and implement corrective actions to reduce downtime and maximize equipment functionality.
• Assist in troubleshooting, maintenance and modifications of power generators control systems and LV switchgears; provide electrical support to plant operations at Mubarraz.
• Responsible to manage desalination operations at Mubarraz facilities; key utility decisions referred to Foreman - Utility Plant Operations (MUB) for approval before implementation.
• Operate valves, fans and pumps and monitor data from running Power generators, 6.9 KV switchgears, sweet gas compressors and desalination plant.

Skills

Power plant operation

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting electrical systems

Education

Electrical knowledge in power plants

Tools

HV/LV switchgear

UPS systems

Megger testing

Job description

"* Execute Power Generation / Distribution and RO plant Operation."

• Understanding the control schematic drawings of Turbine control panel, generator protection panel & AVR panel.




• Carry out maintenance and repair activities associated with Low Voltage and High Voltage switchgear including motor control panels, circuit breakers, protection systems and DC systems.




• Monitor and maintain UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) and battery backup systems.




• Conduct megger testing / insulation resistance testing, and circuit troubleshooting.




• Read and interpret electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, and control wiring diagrams.




• Patrol on daily routine basis to check operational condition of Power generators, pumps and fans, radiators, sweet gas compressors and desalination plant. Detects and reports abnormal conditions and carries out emergency measures as instructed.




• Attend to breakdowns and effect corrective actions, ensuring adherence to procedures & guidelines to reduce downtime and maximize functionality of equipment.




• Assist to carry out trouble shooting, maintenance and modifications of Power generators control systems and low voltage switchgears, The job holder is accountable for provision of electrical support to plant operations at Mubarraz and supervising the routine checking of equipment and maintenance activities as per set standards.




• Responsible to manage Desalination operations at Mubarraz facilities, Key decisions having significant impact on Utility operations are referred to the Foreman - Utility Plant Operations (MUB) for approval before implementation.




• Operate valves, fans and pumps and other related equipment. Monitor and record data from running Power generators, 6.9 KV switchgears, sweet gas compressors and Desalination plant.

Desired Candidate Profile

Minimum 3 years relevant experience in Gas power plant operation with experience in Electrical maintenance & troubleshooting."Knowledge of all relevant plant and equipment, Practical knowledge of electrical maintenance principles.Shall have experience RO plant operation and maintenance."\