Senior HV Cable Technician — Relocation Included

aramco; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 96,001 - 160,002; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Job summary

Aramco is seeking a Senior Power Cable Technician to join our Power Operations Organization in Saudi Arabia. You will perform underground cable installations, testing, and commissioning for 2.4KV–115KV systems and supervise junior technicians in a high-stakes environment.

You will be responsible for diagnostics, fault location, and preventative maintenance, while ensuring safety standards and compliance with US and Saudi electrical codes. This is a demanding expat role requiring relocation.

Qualifications

• Diploma/industrial degree in electrical field; B.S. in Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Minimum 12 years of hands-on experience, incl. 10+ years in power system construction, commissioning and operation.
• Experience with 2.4 kV–115 kV cables and HV transmission systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform underground power cable installations and repairs for 2.4KV–115KV cables.
• Locate faults, conduct diagnostics, and perform testing to meet standards.
• Supervise and train junior technicians.
• Acquire clearances, perform switching and work permits; restore equipment to service.
• Ensure safety compliance and document test results and cable routes.

Skills

HV cable testing

Troubleshooting

Diagnostics

Field supervision

English communication

Education

Diploma/industrial degree in electrical field

B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Insulation resistance tester

Partial discharge tester

Very Low Frequency (VLF) tester

Tan delta power factor tester

Time Domain Reflectometer (TDR)

Hi-pot testing equipment

Job description

Aramco is seeking a Senior Power Cable Technician to join our Power Operations Organization in Saudi Arabia. You will perform underground cable installations, testing, and commissioning for 2.4KV–115KV systems and supervise junior technicians in a high-stakes environment.

You will be responsible for diagnostics, fault location, and preventative maintenance, while ensuring safety standards and compliance with US and Saudi electrical codes. This is a demanding expat role requiring relocation.