Electrical Technician

KBR, Inc.; Qatar; On-site; QAR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) is seeking an Electrical Technician in Qatar. Responsibilities include maintaining and modifying electrical equipment such as transformers, switchgear, cables, MCCs, motors, PLCs, VFDs, UPS, and lighting.

The role requires familiarity with control/protection systems, fault troubleshooting, reading complex diagrams, and safe operation with testing tools. Prior experience in Oil & Gas is preferred.

Qualifications

• Technical diploma required; 5+ years experience in Oil & Gas/Petrochemical/Fertilizer sectors.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance/modification on electrical equipment (transformers, switch gears, cables, MCCs, motors).
• Work with PLCs, VFDs, UPS, lighting, CP systems, hoists, and electrical plant systems.
• Read single line diagrams and schematics to diagnose and repair electrical faults.
• Use testing/calibration tools (multimeter, megger) safely and effectively.
• Follow safety/environmental protocols; understand lock-out/tag-out procedures.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

PLC & VFD

Education

Technical Diploma

Tools

Multimeter

Megger

LOTO

Job description

Electrical Technician

CELE07 - Electrician

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world‑class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.

Responsibilities

• To carry out any maintenance and modification work related to electrical equipment including but not limited to following:
  • HV/MV/LV Power and Distribution Transformers
  • HV/MV/LV switch board and switch gears
  • HV/MV/LV cables and terminations
  • MV/LV MCCs
  • MV/LV Motors
  • Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
  • Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
  • Uninterruptible Power Supply Systems (UPS)
  • Lighting
  • Cathodic Protection (CP) Systems
  • Hoists
  • Electrical Systems of Flares
• Familiarity with Electrical Control and Protection Systems like PLCs, Motor Protection Relays, Feeder Protection Relays etc.
• Carry out basic repairs of electrical equipment and power circuits. Contributes in trouble shooting the complex and major electrical problems or breakdowns.
• Read and interpret simple machine sketches, Single Line Diagram, complex control schematics and diagnose flow charts as necessary to facilitate proper maintenance.
• Ability to use all related tools and instruments for the above said maintenance activities.
• The personnel shall be able to use and maintain all type of testing and calibration instruments including Multimeter and Insulation Tester (Megger).
• Shall be well familiar with the hazardous chemicals / materials used in the Oil & Gas industries and means to perform the Installation/Maintenance activity safely.
• Shall be aware of safety and environmental aspects in the Oil & Gas plants.
• Knowledge about Work permits system in large scale industries.
• Knowledge about Lock-Out Tag-Out (LOTO).

Qualifications

• Technical Diploma in respective trade (12+3 years)
• 05 years relevant and hands‑on experience in respective trade, in Oil & Gas/Petrochemical/Fertilizer industry and competency.

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