Job Openings Electrical Supervisor

About the job Electrical Supervisor

Reports To: Nominated Qatargas Maintenance Supervisor

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Report to the nominated Qatargas Maintenance Supervisor.
  • Ensure compliance at all times with the Qatargas Permit to Work procedure, Electrical Safety procedure, Environmental Health, Safety and Security procedures, as well as occupational health and safety regulations.
  • Conduct toolbox talks for the maintenance crew and ensure safety measures are in place as stipulated in the Job Safety Analysis (JSA) prior to starting the job.
  • Observe safety hazards, unsafe conditions, and near misses, and report them as per the reporting procedure.
  • Direct and provide close onsite supervision of all electrical jobs being performed by the technicians in the assigned area within RG facilities.
  • Participate in the troubleshooting and repair of critical electrical equipment during breakdowns, compiling field data for further analysis and investigation.
  • Identify common equipment failures and make recommendations for corrective actions.
  • Provide accurate maintenance history and closeout reports, maintaining a log of all completed and ongoing work as per company requirements.
  • Support other disciplines in the troubleshooting and fault finding of equipment.

Job Specific Requirements:

  • Technical Experience: Must have hands-on experience in the preventive and corrective maintenance of the following equipment:
    • Power and Distribution Transformers with a primary voltage of at least 33kV.
    • Switchgears up to the voltage level of 33kV.
    • Induction motors up to the voltage level of 6.6kV.
    • Uninterruptable Power Systems (UPS) and Battery Chargers (BC).
    • Protection relays for Transformers, switchgears, and motors.
    • Plant lighting and Earthing systems.
    • Switching and LOTO procedures up to the 6.6kV level.
  • Technical Skills: Must possess the skills as stipulated below:
    • Use of testing equipment, including but not limited to: Multimeter, Insulation Resistance Tester, Transformer Turns Ratio Tester, Digital Low Resistance Ohmmeter, and Voltage Indicator.
    • Reading and analyzing single line and wiring diagrams. Ability to use the diagrams to troubleshoot equipment.
  • Soft Skills:
    • Ability to work effectively in a multinational environment.
    • Ability to communicate effectively within the team and with Qatargas personnel.
    • A strong focus on safety is paramount, with practical know-how of permit-to-work systems and lock-out procedures applicable to the LNG, Petrochemical, or continuous process industry.

Experience, Knowledge, and Skills:

  • Educational Qualifications: Minimum Higher Secondary School Education plus a three-year technical diploma (HNC, HND, or equivalent) in Electrical from a recognized institution.
  • Relevant Work Experience: Minimum of 10 years of maintenance experience, with at least 5 years in an Electrical Supervisor or Engineer role in a diversified oil & gas processing or petrochemical plant.
  • Computer Skills: Computer literate with knowledge of SAP and commonly used Microsoft business software packages required.
  • English Language Skills: Good written and oral communication skills in English.
  • Specialized Trainings: Must hold Authorized Electrical Person (AEP) certificates issued by electrical institutions or a previous employer.