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To ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operation of electrical systems within hazardous and non-hazardous zones. Responsibilities include planning, engineering, troubleshooting, and supervising electrical maintenance and project activities. The engineer is also accountable for preparing and following up on spare part requests and procurement, reviewing and preparing electrical drawings, generating technical reports, leading a team, conducting failure investigations, and ensuring full compliance with preventive maintenance plans across LV and MV infrastructure. Includes advanced diagnostics of protection systems, switchgears, and communication interfaces.
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Safety
- Strictly adhere to all site HSE policies, procedures, and guidelines as established by the company and in accordance with international standards (OSHA, IEC, ATEX, NFPA, and ISO 45001).
- Fully comply with the Permit to Work (PTW) system, ensuring no activity is conducted without approved documentation for Hot Work, Cold Work, Electrical Work, Confined Space Entry, or Working at Height.
- Conduct and participate in Risk Assessment and Job Safety Analysis (JSA) before executing any electrical or maintenance activity, identifying hazards and applying appropriate control measures.
- Rigorously apply the Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedure for all electrical systems, ensuring all energy sources are fully isolated and verified before commencing work.
- Maintain compliance with ATEX and IECEx requirements when working in hazardous classified zones including use of certified tools, equipment, and personal protective Equipment.
- Report all near-misses, unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, and incidents immediately to the supervisor or HSE representative. Participate in incident investigations and corrective action follow-up.
- Support and enforce a "Stop Work Authority" culture
- Ensure safe use and proper storage of electrical tools, lifting equipment, and hazardous materials.
- Actively participate in regular Toolbox Talks, HSE meetings, safety audits, and drills to promote awareness and compliance.
- Monitor and supervise team members to ensure safety procedures are followed correctly during all maintenance or troubleshooting tasks.
Tasks and Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Management
- Lead and supervise electrical teams including shift leaders, senior technicians, technicians, and trainees to ensure task execution meets quality and safety standards.
- Assign daily tasks, monitor progress, and evaluate team performance to maintain work efficiency and accountability.
- Provide on-the-job training, mentoring, and technical guidance to team members.
- Ensure proper shift handover communication and task continuity across all shifts.
Technical & Operational Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot and maintain Low and Medium Voltage (LV/MV) electrical systems, including switchgears, motor control centres (MCCs), automatic transfer switches (ATS), soft starters, variable frequency drives (VFDs), uninterruptible power supplies (UPSs), diesel generators, and power transformers.
- Carry out routine and corrective maintenance on electrical distribution systems, ensuring equipment reliability, operational safety, and minimal downtime.
- Configure, test, and calibrate protection relays (Overcurrent – OC, Earth Fault – EF, Undervoltage – UV, Overvoltage – OV, Reverse Power – RP, Differential – Diff, etc.), including current transformers (CTs), voltage transformers (VTs), and trip logic circuits.
- Analyze and resolve complex electrical faults, including breaker trips, protection relay activations, and load imbalance issues, using relay event logs, fault recorders, and manual diagnostics.
- Perform and supervise generator synchronization operations, including frequency, voltage, and phase matching, and verify ATS operation under load and during transfer scenarios.
- Prepare, review, and revise Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), wiring diagrams, and schematic/control drawings in AutoCAD or E-Design software, ensuring alignment with field implementation.
- Provide technical support for industrial communication protocols, including CAN Bus, Modbus, and RS-485, and assist in configuring and integrating PLCs, I/O modules, motor controllers, and field instrumentation.
- Conduct critical electrical testing and diagnostics, including:
- Insulation resistance (IR) and winding resistance measurements
- Earth continuity and grounding resistance testing
- Phase rotation, voltage unbalance, and current draw measurements
- Thermal scanning of panels and rotating equipment
- Supervise and verify commissioning activities for new equipment or modifications, including loop checks, control signal verification, interlock testing, and function testing of protective devices.
- Ensure that all installed and maintained systems are fully compliant with:
- IEC, NEC, and ATEX/IECEx standards especially for Hazard Zones
- Electrical safety regulations, site-specific codes, and OEM requirements
- Participate in and support plant turnarounds, project execution, and shutdown/startup operations by:
- Assisting with temporary power setup and load balancing
- Supporting construction teams in energization activities
- Coordinating with contractors for quality and safety compliance
- Lead or support technical investigations related to equipment failure, non-conformities, or operational disruptions; prepare Root Cause Analysis (RCA) reports and propose corrective/preventive actions.
- Collaborate with engineers, inspectors, and external vendors for the selection, specification, installation, and upgrade of electrical equipment and control panels.
- Ensure timely updates and accuracy of electrical documentation, including test reports, logbooks, maintenance records, and calibration certificates, as per the company’s quality and audit requirements.
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