Technician, Power Controls & Communication

Oman Refinery; Oman; On-site; OMR 8,928 - 13,392; Full time

Job summary

Oman Refinery is seeking an Electrical Technician to handle maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs of electrical systems in a refinery environment. Candidates should have a full-time diploma in Electrical Engineering and a minimum of 2 years' experience in refinery or petrochemical operations.

The role demands excellent communication skills, proficiency in MS Office, and the ability to work as part of a team to ensure operational integrity and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as an Electrical Technician.
• Experience in refinery/petrochemical plants is required.
• Proficiency in MS Office and excellent English communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of Electric Power Controls.
• Diagnose problems and provide corrective maintenance of electronic equipment.
• Monitor electrical parameters of power systems and installations.

Skills

Electrical power distribution systems

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Full-time Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Voltmeters

Ammeters

Measuring and testing devices

Job description

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of Electric Power Controls & communication installations in designated areas (plants, process utility, power generation, workshop, offices, laboratories) while observing safety rules and contributing to KPIs per the Department Business Plan.
• Maintain Electric Power Controls & communication systems, preserving the operational integrity of equipment.
• Provide preventive and corrective maintenance of electronic equipment to minimize downtime, reduce costs, and ensure reliability and availability.
• Receive assignments or work orders from electrical supervisors and coordinate activities with technicians and operators to resolve issues with electrical motors and lighting systems.
• Install and maintain electrical installations in refinery units (process utility, generation, workshop, offices, laboratories, etc.).
• Provide emergency unscheduled repairs, troubleshoot, and perform scheduled preventive maintenance repairs.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments using hand and power tools and electric meters.
• Test and certify portable electrical tools.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean, orderly work areas.
• Monitor electrical parameters of power systems and installations.
• Ensure correct installation of over‑current and under‑voltage protection devices, circuit breakers, fuses, etc.
• Diagnose, repair, and test wiring or circuit faults using tools such as voltmeters and ammeters; refer to wiring diagrams as necessary.
• Check electrical motors, generators, switchgear, etc., ensuring all connection points and cables withstand designated capacity voltages.
• Dismantle, re‑assemble electrical equipment, and replace or repair parts such as start switches, controls, wiring, and elements.
• Test equipment insulation, coil windings, and motor electrical integrity.
• Perform preventive, corrective, annual, and turnaround maintenance for 132kV and 33kV breakers, power transformers, VFDs, battery chargers, UPS units, protection relays, batteries, IPCS, PMS systems, and more.

Key Interactions

• Internal: Electrical Supervisors, Team Leads, Planners, Operations SLT, HSE.
• External: Contractors and staff.

Working Conditions

• Field operations and office environment.
• Moderate screen use.
• Shift work as per business needs.

Qualifications

• Full‑time Diploma in Electrical Engineering (certificates from private institutes not acceptable).
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as an Electrical Technician; 4 years for a Senior Technician.
• Experience as an electrical technician in refinery/petrochemical plants.
• Knowledge of refinery/petrochemical electrical power distribution systems.
• Working experience on power transformers, VFDs, emergency diesel generators, 132kV/33kV switchgear, protection relays, UPS, battery chargers, batteries.
• Workshop electrical testing and repair techniques.
• Use of special tools and test equipment for electrical maintenance.
• Proficiency in MSOffice.
• Excellent written, read, and spoken English.
• Ability to read technical drawings and specifications.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools, measuring and testing devices.
• Result‑oriented, time‑management, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Familiarity with refinery and petrochemical industry operations.

The position will act in accordance with OQ8’s Mission, Vision, Values & Strategies, as well as company policies, HSE standards, Oman government regulations, and international best practices.