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Sr. Power Service Technicians

Saudi Aramco

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Duties and responsibilities A. Performs preventive maintenance, installs, commissions, tests, repairs, analyzes results and troubleshoots the following types of equipment: 480 V through 230 KV switchgear, oil/air/gas/vacuum circuit breakers, substation power transformers, pad-mounted transformers, pole-mounted transformers, loadbreak switches, high and low voltage disconnect switches, oil switches, circuit switchers, transformer tap changers (auto and manual), reclosers, cooling fans, substation lighting, substation civil maintenance, emergency lighting, bus ducts and insulators, electric and hydraulic maintenance on PDD heavy equipment (when not performed by ITD) using various types of test and measuring equipment B. Field repairs electrical and mechanical components of oil circuit breakers, which include air compressors, hydraulic pumps, mechanical springs, and air systems. Also adjusts mechanism on breaker linkage as required. C. Performs commissioning tests on new equipment, recommends final acceptance by Power Distribution Department and lists exception items, if any. D. Performs high-skilled diagnostic tasks, as required. E. Locates equipment or systems faults and operating irregularities by making the necessary diagnostical tests, measurements, and analysis. Determines nature of repairs or modifications to be made, and replacement parts required. F. Performs installation, repair, and maintenance on portions of specialized power distribution equipment not normally maintained by ITD, such as; line wash equipment, personnel lifts, double bucket lifts, digger-derricks, hydraulic combination lifts/line trucks, motorized cable reels, transformer oil filters and processing equipment witth generators and other equipment which has combinations of hydraulic, electrical,and mechanical components. G. Revises existing equipment and systems to conform to verbal instructions, revised drawings, and work orders; then makes operational test runs for satisfactory repair and acceptance. H. Coordinates and schedules power outages with affected organizations as required to perform routine maintenance or make repairs on power distribution facilities. I. Acquires clearances, performs switching, receives work permits under the direction of the Power Dispatcher or Senior Electric System Operator, and restores equipment to service; when such activities are required to perform work in a timely manner. J. Normally provides work direction for four or more lower classified personnel on assignments of varying complexity, working at one or more locations. K. Trains subordinate technicians in advanced diagnostics, troubleshooting, test, repair, and maintenance procedures/methods. L. Maintains discrepancy and repair records and a technical library of systems diagrams plus manufacturers'/vendors' manuals of equipment in assigned area. Locates specification sheets, manufacturers' technical data, reads all kinds of blueprints and electrical diagrams as necessary to satisfactorily complete work assignments. Maintains a continuing up-to-date audit of all equipment worked on, including nameplate data, conditions, settings, past malfunctions, and corrections required Documents conditions found, adjustments made, calibration settings, final condition of equipment, etc. Makes revisions to drawings to keep them current and reflect the actual situation in the field. Forwards the information for incorporation into company records. M. Practices good housekeeping, including jobsite cleanup, conforms to safety standards, rules, and practices and requires it in others. N. Performs other miscellaneous tasks as directed by the Supervisor.

Status:	Staff
Required Skills/Experience:	Minimum Requirements 1 A. COMPLETION OF ITC: ENGLISH, ERW MATH, M I B- EXPERIENCE REQUIRED ll YEARS - Receive Hot & Cold work permits. -Perform CPR (CardioPulmonary Resuscitation). B. 11 years of experience in power system construction, commissioning, maint., and operation with emphasis on transmission & distribution of medium to high voltage. C. Fluent command of the English language plus ability to operate and interpret results of any kind of testing equipment such as Wheatstone bridge, oscilloscopes, meters, meggers, high pot testers. Incumbent must have applicable knowledge of U.S & Saudi Electrical Codes.
Desired Skills/Experience:	Selection Criteria Ability to operate and interpret results of Power factor tests, Circuit Breaker Timing Tester, Transformer Resistance Tester and Transformer Turn Ratio Tester (T.T.R.). Moreover, the ability to perform Commissioning, Preventive Maintenance, Troubleshooting and Repair for any high voltage electrical equipment including Switchgears, Power Transformer, Air, Vacuum or Gas circuit breakers and Gas Switches. Good knowledge and experience of computer application programs.
Minimum Experience:	5 years
Location:	Dhahran, SAUDI ARABIA
Advert Published:	2 Nov 2009
Expiry date:	2 Mar 2010
Saudi Aramco Ref. No.:	U07-70008815F
Oilcareers Ref. No.:	J189538
Work Permit Requirements:	EUROPEAN UNION (Applications will only be considered from people who are authorised to work in this location by being a national of that country or region, or by holding a valid work permit.)

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