Power Cable Tech Specialist

Saudi Aramco; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Saudi Aramco is seeking an experienced Senior Power Cable Technician to join our Power Operations Organization. The role focuses on underground power cable installations and repairs, fault location, testing, maintenance and commissioning for cables rated 2.4KV-115KV in the field, with leadership for junior staff.

The ideal candidate will have a Diploma/industrial electrical degree (B.S. preferred), 12 years of experience in power system construction and operation, and knowledge of US and Saudi

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Minimum 12 years of experience with at least 10 years in power system construction, commissioning, maintenance and operation with emphasis on transmission and distribution.
• Certifications such as Basic Life Support/FA, Fire Protection, Work Permit Receiver, cable splicing & potential test are preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of equipment and underground cable safety requirements and U.S. & Saudi Electrical Codes.
• Ability to understand work orders, permits, manuals, and schematics and communicate with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and perform high potential cable testing up to 230 KV and megger tests.
• Install, repair and maintain HV transmission/distribution cables and conduct required testing to standards.
• Locate cable faults with diagnostics and mark routes, test ends, identify splices, and repair faults.
• Acquire clearances, perform switching, obtain work permits and restore equipment to service.
• Supervise preventive maintenance on high voltage cables and terminations for substation equipment.
• Perform splices, terminations, taps, potheads, transitions and elbows per drawings and instructions.
• Train subordinate technicians in diagnostics, troubleshooting, testing, repair and maintenance.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Diploma/industrial degree in electrical field

B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering preferred

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Power Cable Technician to join our Power Operations Organization.

Power Operation Organization delivers 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 perform underground power cable installations and repairs including fault location, cable location, testing, maintenance, and commissioning for power cables rated 2.4KV-115KV in the field. You will also provide directions to junior underground power cable unit personnel.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and perform high potential cable testing to 230 KV, perform megger tests to determine faulted phases and assist phasing of energized conductors to 35 KV. Install, repair and maintain all HV transmission/distribution cables (solid dielectric, PILCA, LPOF, submarine) and conduct required testing to meet standards.
• Locate cable or equipment faults and operating irregularities by making the necessary diagnostical tests, measurements, analysis and determine nature of repairs or modifications to be made, and replacement parts required.
• Track discrepancies, maintain a technical library, and continuously audit equipment—recording cable routes, IDs, specs, conditions, test results, past failures and needed fixes.
• Acquire clearances, perform switching, receive work permits and restore equipment to service; when such activities are required to perform work in a timely manner.
• Supervise and perform preventive maintenance on high voltage cable and equipment terminations for substation switchgear, transformers, and ancillary electrical equipment.
• Perform splices, terminations, taps, potheads, transitions, and elbows from detailed construction drawings and manufacturer’s instructions.
• Locate cable faults by tracing and marking routes, testing both ends, identifying splices/disturbances, using thumping and high‑voltage burn‑set to clear high‑resistance faults, pinpointing the exact fault, repairing it, checking oil pressure, sealing LPOF leaks and refilling oil.
• Train subordinate technicians in diagnostics, troubleshooting, test, repair, and maintenance procedures/methods.
• Use various testing equipment like Insulation resistance, Partial discharge, Very Low Frequency, Tan delta power factor, Time Domain Reflector, Hi Protentional AC/DC.
• Install and maintain high voltage cables (e.g., solid dielectric, paper insulated lead covered (PILCA) cables, low pressure oil filled (LPOF) cables, and submarine cables and testing of high-pressure oil filled (HPOF) cables) and performs splicing, terminations, and testing.
• Supervise cable excavation, ensure de-energization and safety grounding, and oversee cable laying for high and medium voltage cables.
• Perform commissioning tests on new cable.

Minimum Requirements

• You will hold a Diploma/industrial degree in electrical field. B.s degree in Electrical Engineering is preferred.
• You will have 12 years of experience including at least 10 years in power system construction, commissioning, maintenance and operation with emphasis on transmission and distribution.
• Certifications such as Basic Life Support/FA, Fire Protection, Work Permit Receiver, cable splicing & potential test are preferred.
• You will have a thorough knowledge of equipment and underground cable safety requirements and U.S. & Saudi Electrical Codes.
• You will also be able to understand work orders, work permits, vendors’ manuals, and schematic diagrams and to communicate with fellow workers on technical aspects of the job.
• You will have good knowledge of Safety Management System.

You will have excellent communication skills in English.

Work Location and Work Schedule

Work location: Within Saudi Arabia – To be specified in Job offer.

Work schedule: Full Time – To be specified in Job offer.

Job Posting Duration

Job posting start date: 6/25/2026

Job posting end date: 12/30/2026

Working environment

Our high-performing employees are drawn by the challenging and rewarding professional, technical and industrial opportunities we offer, and are remunerated accordingly.

At Aramco, our people work on truly world-scale projects, supported by investment in capital and technology that is second to none. And because, as a global energy company, we are faced with addressing some of the world’s biggest technical, logistical and environmental challenges, we invest heavily in talent development.

We have a proud history of educating and training our workforce over many decades. Employees at all levels are encouraged to improve their sector-specific knowledge and competencies through our workforce development programs – one of the largest in the world.