Senior HV Cable Technician — Relocation to KSA (Expat)

aramco; Bogotá; On-site; COP 150,880,000 - 201,174,000; Full time

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Power Cable Technician to join our Power Operations Organization. The role involves underground power cable installations, fault location, testing and commissioning for 2.4KV-115KV cables, and guidance to junior staff.

Relocation to Saudi Arabia with an attractive package is required. Key responsibilities include high voltage testing to 230 KV, preventive maintenance, fault diagnosis, and training of technicians.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of hands-on technical experience required.
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken) required.
• Diploma/industrial degree in electrical field; B.S. preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform high voltage cable installation, maintenance and testing up to 230 KV.
• Locate faults using diagnostic tests, tests and thumping to clear faults.
• Supervise and train subordinate technicians in diagnostics and repairs.
• Conduct commissioning tests on new cable systems and splices/terminations.

Skills

Power cable testing

HV transmission

Safety management

English proficiency

Team leadership

Diagnostics

Substation maintenance

Education

Diploma/industrial degree in electrical field

B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering preferred

Tools

Megger tests

Insulation resistance tester

Partial discharge tester

Hi-Pot/Testing equipment

Thumping equipment

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Power Cable Technician to join our Power Operations Organization. The role involves underground power cable installations, fault location, testing and commissioning for 2.4KV-115KV cables, and guidance to junior staff.

Relocation to Saudi Arabia with an attractive package is required. Key responsibilities include high voltage testing to 230 KV, preventive maintenance, fault diagnosis, and training of technicians.