Power Services Tech Specialist

Saudi Aramco; As Sudiyah; On-site; OMR 19,225 - 26,915; Full time

Job summary

Saudi Aramco is looking for a skilled Power Service Technician to join our Power Operations Departments. You will be responsible for installations, diagnostics, repairs of electrical systems, and ensuring the reliability of power equipment.

The position requires extensive experience in power system maintenance and a strong command of safety regulations. If you have the necessary qualifications and the ability to work in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years of experience in power system construction, maintenance, and operation.
• Fluent command of the English language, oral and written.
• Knowledge of equipment and underground cable safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, installation, and troubleshooting on high voltage equipment.
• Use various testing equipment for diagnostics and repairs.
• Supervise cable excavation and ensure safety during cable laying.

Skills

Electrical system installation and repair

Troubleshooting and fault diagnosis

High voltage cable maintenance

Testing and commissioning

Education

Diploma/industrial degree in electrical field

B.Sc. degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Testing equipment

Safety Management System knowledge

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Power Service Technician to join our Power Operations Departments.

Power Operation Departments deliver electrical energy to customers in the safest, most reliable and economical manner through a competent workforce committed to excellence and customer satisfaction.

Your primary role is to do installations or diagnosis and repair on all types of electrical systems and support in commissioning, fault diagnosis, testing, repairing, preventive maintenance and routine maintenance on transformers, large circuit breakers and ancillary equipment for substations, switching stations, power plants and large motor controls and underground power cable including fault locating. Frequently provides work direction to lower-classified Power Services Unit personnel.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, installation, commissioning, testing, repairs and troubleshooting on equipment including 480 voltages through 230 kilo volts switchgear, circuit breakers, transformers, disconnect switches, reclosers, cooling fans, and substation systems.
• Use various testing equipment like transformer turns ratio, insulation resistance, and dielectric testers. Install and maintain high voltage cables (e.g., solid dielectric, paper insulated lead covered (PILCA) cables, low pressure oil filled (LPOF) cables, and submarine cables and testing of high-pressure oil filled (HPOF) cables) and performs splicing, terminations, and testing. Repair electrical and mechanical components of oil circuit breakers, including compressors, pumps, springs, and linkages.
• Perform commissioning tests on new equipment, recommend final acceptance by Power Distribution Department and list exception items, if any.
• Perform high-skilled diagnostic tasks, as required.
• Diagnose and locate equipment, system, and cable faults through tests and analysis, determine necessary repairs and parts. Install, repair, and maintain specialized power distribution equipment, including line wash equipment, lifts & digger-derricks.
• Supervise cable excavation, ensure de-energization and safety grounding, and oversee cable laying for high and medium voltage cables.
• Perform potential testing, High-Potential testing on Power Cables.
• Revise existing equipment and systems to conform to verbal instructions, revised drawings, and work orders; then make operational test runs for satisfactory repair and acceptance.
• Coordinate and schedule power outages with affected organizations as required to perform routine maintenance or make repairs on power distribution facilities.
• Acquire clearances, perform switching, receive work permits, and restore equipment to service; when such activities are required to perform work in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• Diploma/industrial degree in electrical field. B.s degree in Electrical Engineering is preferred.
• Minimum of 12 years of experience in power system construction, commissioning, maintenance and operation with emphasis on transmission and distribution.
• Preferably Certified for Basic Life Support/FA, Fire Protection, Work Permit Receiver, cable splicing & potential test.
• Fluent command of the English language, oral and written.
• Has thorough knowledge of equipment and underground cable safety requirements including U.S. & Saudi Electrical Codes.
• Ability to read work orders, work permits, vendor manuals, and schematic diagrams and to communicate with fellow workers on technical aspects of the job.
• Good knowledge of Safety Management System.

Work Location and Work Schedule

Work location: Within Saudi Arabia – To be specified in Job offer.

Work schedule: Full Time – To be specified in Job offer.

Job Posting Duration

Job posting end date: 12/15/2026