Medium Voltage Switchgear Engineer

Aramco Overseas Company UK Ltd; Dhahran Compound; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global energy company in Dhahran is seeking a Medium Voltage (MV) Switchgear Engineer to manage complex engineering services for electrical power systems. The role involves providing technical consultation, assessing equipment conditions, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, preferred professional certifications, and extensive experience with MV switchgear. This is a full-time position based in Saudi Arabia, offering opportunities for professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university; an advanced degree is a plus.
• Professional Engineer certification (e.g., chartership or PE) preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of operations and maintenance experience with MV switchgear/control gear.
• In‑depth knowledge and recognition as a switchgear specialist, including membership in international engineering bodies.
• Working knowledge of ANSI and IEC designed switchgear, breaker design, motor control gears, and SF‑6 equipment.
• Ability to multi‑task and manage changing priorities while improving results, processes, safety, and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert in equipment failures and repair techniques during root cause investigations.
• Review HV equipment maintenance programs to identify improvements for safe operation.
• Provide technical consultation to maintenance agency regarding critical spare parts.
• Assess the condition of aging switchgears and breakers.
• Offer expertise on troubleshooting failures and repairs.
• Provide engineering input on repair details and on-site support.
• Contribute engineering input for switchgear work packages.
• Represent the organization in industry and professional organizations.
• Review and update company standards; maintain familiarity with international standards.

Job description

Medium Voltage (MV) Switchgear Engineer

Overview

We are seeking a Medium Voltage (MV) Switchgear Engineer to join the Technical Services Division, responsible for providing and managing highly technical engineering services to support Saudi Aramco's electrical power generation, transmission, and distribution networks.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert in equipment failures and repair techniques during root cause investigations; perform root cause analysis on all critical equipment failures.
• Continuously review HV equipment maintenance programs to identify improvements that ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Provide technical consultation to the maintenance agency regarding critical spare parts lists for existing equipment.
• Assess the condition of aging switchgears and breakers.
• Offer technical expertise on troubleshooting failures, repairs, and evaluating whether equipment is designed to meet intended or existing service conditions.
• Provide engineering input on repair details and offer on‑site support, especially for critical equipment in process plants.
• Contribute engineering input for switchgear work packages to ensure compliance with Saudi Aramco standards and material specifications.
• Represent the organization in industry and professional organizations, users' groups, and entities that govern electrical codes and standards.
• Review and update company standards; maintain familiarity with international standards and possess strong technical training, communication, and customer service skills.
• Direct daily work activities with limited supervision and work cooperatively in a team environment.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university; an advanced degree is a plus.
• Professional Engineer certification (e.g., chartership or PE) preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of operations and maintenance experience with MV switchgear/control gear.
• In‑depth knowledge, experience, and recognition as a switchgear specialist, including membership in international engineering bodies and conference presentations.
• Working knowledge of ANSI and IEC designed switchgear, breaker design (vacuum, air, compressed air, SF‑6), motor control gears, motor contactors, and pad‑mounted SF‑6 equipment.
• Ability to multi‑task and manage changing priorities while proactively improving results, processes, safety, and profitability.
• Rapid assimilation and application of newly acquired technical information.

Work Location and Work Schedule

Work Location: Within Saudi Arabia – to be specified in the job offer. Work Schedule: Full Time – to be specified in the job offer.

Posting Duration

Posting Start Date: 09/14/2025
Posting End Date: 12/31/2025