Senior Engineer - Electrical

Tanqeeb; Muscat; On-site; OMR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanqeeb is seeking a Senior Engineer Electrical Maintenance to lead maintenance, reliability, availability, and performance optimization of all electrical systems in the Copper Concentrator Plant. You will drive safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of HV/LV distribution, substations, transformers, switchgear, MCCs, VFDs, UPS, and related equipment, coordinating with Operations and Project teams.

Responsibilities include developing maintenance strategies, planning shutdowns, monitoring

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• 10+ years of experience in a Copper Concentrator Plant or similar facility with comparable equipment.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in electrical maintenance and reliability engineering.
• Proven track record in maintenance and reliability of electrical assets in large mineral processing facilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical maintenance management for the concentrator plant and associated infrastructure.
• Oversee reliability improvement initiatives for electrical systems including transformers, switchgear, protection systems, and distribution networks.
• Manage maintenance planning, preventive/predictive programs, and SAP PM work orders.
• Coordinate shutdowns, turnarounds, and asset integrity activities to minimize downtime.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Brief Posting Description

The Senior Engineer Electrical Maintenance is responsible for leading the maintenance, reliability, availability, and performance optimization of all electrical systems across the Copper Concentrator Plant. The role ensures the safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of power generation and distribution systems, substations, transformers, switchgear, motors, motor control centers (MCCs), variable frequency drives (VFDs), electrical protection systems, UPS systems, emergency power systems, and associated plant equipment through effective maintenance strategies, shutdown planning, reliability improvement initiatives, asset integrity management, and continuous improvement programs.

The position provides technical leadership to maintenance teams, supports operational excellence, and maximizes equipment availability while minimizing lifecycle costs and production losses. The incumbent is responsible for the maintenance and reliability of electrical systems associated with the Primary Crusher, Apron Feeders, Conveyors, Ore Stockpile Stacking and Reclaiming Systems, SAG Mill, Ball Mills, HIG Mill, Flotation Plant, Thickeners, Concentrate Filtration Plant, Slurry Pumps, Process Water Systems, Tailings Systems, and associated plant infrastructure. The role works closely with Operations, Reliability, Mechanical Maintenance, Instrumentation, Automation, and Project teams to achieve production, safety, reliability, and asset performance objectives while ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and asset management standards.

Detailed Description

ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT

Lead maintenance activities for electrical systems across the concentrator plant and support infrastructure.

Maintenance experience with 33kV/11kV substations, transformers, switchgear, protection systems, and plant-wide HV/LV distribution networks is mandatory

Ensure maintenance practices support safe, reliable, and efficient plant operation.

Develop and implement maintenance strategies to maximize equipment reliability and availability.

Monitor equipment condition and recommend corrective and preventive actions.

Ensure compliance with OEM recommendations, electrical standards, and statutory requirements.

Support long-term asset lifecycle management and replacement planning.

Provide technical guidance on electrical maintenance planning, scheduling, and execution.

Support commissioning, startup, and ramp-up activities for electrical systems and equipment.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM RELIABILITY

Lead reliability improvement initiatives for transformers, switchgear, substations, motors, MCCs, VFDs, UPS systems, generators, and power distribution equipment.

Analyze equipment failures and identify opportunities to improve reliability and maintainability.

Conduct Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) for major electrical failures.

Facilitate Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) studies.

Identify recurring equipment issues and implement sustainable corrective actions.

Develop reliability-centered maintenance strategies.

Monitor equipment performance against established reliability and availability KPIs.

Support predictive and condition monitoring programs including thermography, motor testing, partial discharge monitoring, and power quality assessments.

POWER DISTRIBUTION & PROTECTION SYSTEMS

Ensure safe and reliable operation of HV and LV power distribution systems.

Maintain substations, transformers, switchgear, protection relays, circuit breakers, and associated electrical infrastructure.

Review protection settings and coordinate electrical protection studies.

Monitor power quality and implement corrective actions where necessary.

Support system load analysis, energy optimization, and electrical efficiency initiatives.

Ensure compliance with electrical safety regulations and industry best practices.

MAINTENANCE PLANNING & EXECUTION

Support development of annual maintenance plans and budgets for electrical assets.

Review and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance programs.

Optimize maintenance frequencies and task scopes based on equipment criticality and performance.

Coordinate maintenance resources for planned and corrective maintenance activities.

Ensure work orders are properly executed, documented, and closed in SAP PM.

Improve maintenance work management processes and effectiveness.

Monitor maintenance backlog and prioritize critical equipment activities.

SHUTDOWN & TURNAROUND MANAGEMENT

Lead preparation and execution of electrical shutdown and turnaround activities.

Develop shutdown scopes, resource requirements, budgets, and schedules.

Coordinate contractors, OEM specialists, and internal teams during shutdown execution.

Monitor shutdown progress and manage critical path activities.

Ensure shutdown work complies with safety, environmental, and quality requirements.

Conduct post-shutdown reviews and capture lessons learned.

ASSET INTEGRITY MANAGEMENT

Ensure the integrity and reliability of critical electrical assets.

Review inspection and test findings and establish corrective maintenance actions.

Support condition monitoring and predictive maintenance programs.

Participate in risk assessments and asset criticality evaluations.

Ensure compliance with asset management standards and engineering requirements.

Support development of asset lifecycle and replacement strategies.

Job Requirements

Education:

Bachelor s degree in electrical engineering is mandatory

Experience:

Bachelor s Degree with 10+ years of experience in a Copper Concentrator Plant or related process plant with similar type of equipment is mandatory.

Minimum 8 years of experience in electrical maintenance and reliability engineering is mandatory.

Proven track record of successfully managing maintenance and reliability of electrical assets in large-scale mineral processing facilities.