Power Service Transformer Engineer

Alfanar Engineering Services; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Alfanar Engineering Services in Saudi Arabia seeks a Power Service Transformer Engineer responsible for installation, testing, commissioning, maintenance and overhaul of power transformers at substations and industrial facilities.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and 5–10+ years of experience with HV/EHV transformers (132kV/220kV/400kV preferred).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 5–10+ years of experience in power transformer service/testing.
• Experience with HV/EHV transformers (132kV, 220kV, 400kV preferred).

Responsibilities

• Supervise transformer erection, oil filling, vacuum treatment, and drying processes.
• Conduct pre-commissioning and commissioning tests (FAT/SAT coordination when required).
• Ensure compliance with drawings, method statements, and safety procedures.
• Perform and interpret tests such as Insulation Resistance (IR) and Winding Resistance.
• DGA interpretation and analysis of results; issue technical reports with corrective recommendations.
• Plan preventive and predictive maintenance activities.
• Diagnose faults (overheating, oil leakage, abnormal gases, bushing failures, OLTC issues).
• Supervise repair, refurbishment, or retrofitting works.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Transformer testing

HV/EHV experience

Maintenance planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

DGA analysis

IR testing

Job description

Power Service Transformer Engineer – Job Description

1) Job Summary

The Power Service Transformer Engineer is responsible for installation, testing, commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, and overhaul of power transformers (LV/MV/HV/EHV) at substations and industrial facilities. The role ensures reliability, compliance with standards, and minimized downtime.

2) Key Responsibilities

• Supervise transformer erection, oil filling, vacuum treatment, and drying processes.
• Conduct pre-commissioning and commissioning tests (FAT/SAT coordination when required).
• Ensure compliance with drawings, method statements, and safety procedures.
• Perform and interpret tests such as:
• Insulation Resistance (IR)
• Winding Resistance
• Sweep Frequency Response Analysis (SFRA)
• Dissolved Gas Analysis (DGA) interpretation
• Analyze results and issue technical reports with corrective recommendations.

C. Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Plan preventive and predictive maintenance activities.
• Diagnose faults (overheating, oil leakage, abnormal gases, bushing failures, OLTC issues).
• Supervise repair, refurbishment, or retrofitting works.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 5–10+ years of experience in power transformer service/testing.
• Experience with HV/EHV transformers (132kV, 220kV, 400kV preferred).

About Alfanar Projects

Since 1976, Alfanar Projects has evolved into an integrated global project developer and engineering, construction, and technology solutions provider. With a strong track record in the energy, water, and infrastructure sectors, we work alongside governments and partners to deliver strategic projects that align with national priorities and long-term visions.

Our global workforce of 10,000+ professionals drives our mission to shape a more sustainable future, delivering impact-driven solutions across borders.