Associate Engineer

Saudi Aramco; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Field Support Engineer to enhance the reliability and safety of electrical power systems. This role involves providing specialized engineering services for substation equipment in mega-industrial facilities. You'll develop best practices for maintenance, lead initiatives to improve operational practices, and mentor junior engineers. Join a team committed to excellence and customer satisfaction, where your expertise will contribute significantly to the safe and efficient delivery of electrical energy. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and challenging environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in substation equipment design and application.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering expertise for O&M of substation equipment.
• Develop maintenance instructions and conduct reliability studies.
• Mentor junior engineers and lead equipment incident investigations.

Skills

Engineering Expertise

Substation Equipment Design

Maintenance Practices

High Voltage Equipment

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering

Job description

• We are one of the most profitable companies in the world, as well as amongst the top five global companies by market capitalization.

Overview
We are seeking a Field Support Engineer to join our Regional Power Operation Department (RPOD) within our Power Systems Organization.
The Department will 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 be responsible for providing and managing highly technical and specialized engineering services to support the safe and reliable operation of Saudi Aramco electrical power system generation, transmission and distribution networks.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide engineering expertise in support of field Operations and Maintenance (O&M) for all types of substation equipment serving mega-industrial facilities (Refineries, gas and oil processing plants, and power plants).
• Develop maintenance instructions and best practices for substation equipment testing and maintenance.
• Review and update equipment standards and specifications, conduct equipment reliability studies, and lead equipment incident investigation teams.
• Represent Saudi Aramco to investigate equipment failures, participate in qualification of HV equipment vendors, and participate in High Voltage (HV) equipment Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) programs.
• Lead transformers in-house repair, condition assessment for aged equipment, and substation equipment major inspection and overhaul.
• Play a key role in critical plants contingency program, substation equipment obsolescence program and lead initiatives and technologies intended to enhance maintenance and operation practices.
• Mentor young and junior engineers in substation equipment Operations and Maintenance (O&M) specialty and conduct courses for engineers and technicians.

Minimum Requirements

• As the successful candidate, you must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering. A Master's Degree in Engineering is desirable.
• You should have a minimum of 10 years' experience in substation equipment design and application.

Company Industry: Oil & Gas

Department / Functional Area: Engineering