Technical Inspection Manager

Karadeniz Holding; Kâğıthane; Hybrid; TRY 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working opportunity

Birthday day off

Professional training & development

Exclusive discounts for employees

Job summary

Karadeniz Holding seeks a Technical Inspection Manager (Electrical & Automation) to join its Operational Excellence team at the Kağıthane head office, Istanbul.

You will lead audits across power generation plants, oversee inspections of electrical generation, automation and control systems, and drive continuous improvements to reliability and asset performance. Strong experience in HV systems and SAP PM is essential, with travel required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics or Mechatronics engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in maritime, power, shipbuilding or industrial sectors.
• Expertise in HV electrical systems, power distribution and protection.
• Strong PLC, DCS, SCADA and automation knowledge.
• Experience with electrical protection, relay coordination and power system engineering.
• Knowledge of equipment automation, control and protection systems.
• Hands-on RCA, risk assessment and reliability engineering methods.
• Understanding of preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, P&IDs and maintenance docs.
• ERP/CMMS familiarity, preferably SAP PM.
• English at B2+ and willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute technical audits across power plants for safety, reliability and asset integrity.
• Plan and oversee inspections of electrical generation, transmission, distribution, automation and control systems.
• Evaluate equipment condition and maintenance programs with RCA-based actions.
• Develop engineering solutions to improve system reliability and asset performance.
• Prepare technical incident and failure reports with root causes and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with operations, OEMs and contractors on improvement projects.

Skills

10+ years experience

Electrical Eng

HV electrical systems

Power distribution

Generator protection

Control systems

PLC

DCS

SCADA

Industrial automation

Electrical protection

Relay coordination

Power system engineering

Equipment automation

RCA

Risk assessment

Reliability engineering

Preventive maintenance

Predictive maintenance

Electrical schematics

P&IDs

Maintenance documentation

ERP/CMMS

SAP PM

English (B2+)

Willing to travel

Education

Electrical/ Electronics/ Mechatronics Eng degree

Tools

SAP PM

ERP/CMMS

Job description

Founded in 1948, Karadeniz Holding engages in various sectors, primarily energy, shipbuilding, finance, and real estate industries. The Group is the only owner, operator and builder of the first Powership™ (floating power plant) fleet in the world and plays an active role in medium to long-term investments with more than 2.500 employees around the world in different 19 countries in Europe, Africa, Latam and Asia.

About Karpowership

Karpowership, part of the Karadeniz Holding, is the owner, operator and builder of the only Powership™ (floating power plant) fleet in the world and plays an active role in medium to long-term investments; providing access to fast-track, affordable and reliable electricity. Powerships have a range of 30 MW to 470 MW and are delivered ready to operate in less than 60 days. Currently, Karpowership owns and operates over than 30 Powerships with an installed capacity exceeding 3,500 MW and another 5,000 MW are under construction or in the pipeline. In addition to a Powership fleet, Karpowership owns and operates its own LNG fleet. With expertise and experience in the field, Karpowership serves as a one-stop-shop for LNG to Power solutions, as a single provider delivering all parts of the value chain; including but not limited to LNG sourcing, transport, delivery, regasification, and electricity production; with the mission of powering life wherever needed. With more than 2,000 employees globally; Karpowership is operational in Mozambique, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Guinea Bissau, Gambia, Senegal, Sudan, Ivory Coast, New Caledonia, Brazil, Dominican Republic and Cuba.

We are looking for a Technical Inspection Manager (Electrical & Automation) to join our Operational Excellence at our Head Office located in Kağıthane, Istanbul.

WHAT DO WE EXPECT?

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in the maritime, power generation, shipbuilding, or industrial sectors.
• Proven expertise in medium- and high-voltage electrical systems, power distribution, generator protection, and control systems.
• Strong working knowledge of PLC, DCS, SCADA, and industrial automation systems.
• Subject matter expertise in electrical protection systems, relay coordination, and power system engineering.
• Solid technical knowledge of equipment automation, control, and protection systems.
• Hands-on experience in Root Cause Analysis (RCA), risk assessment, and reliability engineering methodologies.
• Thorough understanding of preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, technical drawings, and maintenance documentation.
• Experience with ERP/CMMS platforms, preferably SAP PM.
• English proficiency at Upper-Intermediate (B2) level or above.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally.

WHAT AWAITS YOU?

• Lead and execute technical audits across power generation plants to ensure full compliance with corporate management systems, international regulatory requirements, and industry best practices, while maintaining the highest standards of operational safety, reliability, and asset integrity.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee technical inspections and audits of electrical generation, transmission, distribution, automation, and control systems, ensuring the timely closure of audit findings and implementation of corrective actions.
• Evaluate equipment condition and assess the effectiveness of preventive and predictive maintenance programs, providing detailed technical reports and recommendations.
• Develop engineering solutions and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system reliability, equipment availability, and overall asset performance.
• Prepare comprehensive technical incident and failure investigation reports, documenting root causes, corrective actions, and lessons learned.
• Assess technical operating practices, identify performance gaps, and provide actionable recommendations to improve operational excellence.
• Monitor equipment performance trends by evaluating electrical protection systems, alarm management, control system health, and automation performance, ensuring early identification of potential reliability issues.
• Participate in and facilitate Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations, driving the implementation of preventive measures and engineering best practices.
• Identify reliability risks, recurring failures, maintenance deficiencies, and performance bottlenecks, and develop sustainable engineering solutions to improve long-term asset reliability.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis activities for critical equipment failures and major technical incidents.
• Drive initiatives aimed at improving equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and asset lifecycle performance.
• Prepare executive-level technical audit reports, presenting key findings, risk assessments, and strategic recommendations to senior management.
• Collaborate closely with plant operations teams, OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers), engineering contractors, and third-party technical specialists to ensure effective execution of technical improvement initiatives.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

• Opportunity to work on large-scale international energy projects.
• Exposure to diverse operational environments across multiple countries.
• Collaboration with industry-leading experts and access to mentoring opportunities.
• A dynamic and growth-oriented environment that supports career advancement.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• Hybrid working opportunity,
• One day off on your birthday,
• Professional and personal training & development opportunities,
• Exclusive discounts and campaigns for employees.

In line with our "One World" philosophy, we are adding success to our achievements with our colleagues, candidates, and all stakeholders. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, religion, language or gender and we crown our success with our diversity.

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