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Power Cable Technology Specialist

Khobar

EmployerUndisclosed employer
LocationKhobar
Job typeFull-time
FieldFinance & Accounting
Experience12+ years
Posted2026-10-06
Apply by2027-04-06

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the employer stimulates the global economy. the employer occupies a special place in the global energy industry. We are one of the world's largest producers of hydrocarbon energy and chemicals, with the lowest upstream carbon intensity of any major producer. Through our significant investments in technology and infrastructure, we strive to maximize the value of the energy we produce to the world and are committed to enhancing the employer’s value to society. Headquartered in Saudi Arabia, with offices around the world, we combine market discipline with a generational outlook, stemming from our nine decades of experience as responsible stewards of the Kingdom's vast hydrocarbon resources. This responsibility has led us to deliver significant societal and economic benefits not only to the Kingdom, but also to a large number of communities, economies and countries that depend on the vital and reliable energy we provide. We are one of the most profitable companies in the world, as well as among the five largest global companies by market capitalization. Overview We are looking for an experienced Senior Power Cable Technician to join our Power Operations organisation. The Power Operation organization provides electrical power to customers in a safer, more reliable and economical manner through a competent workforce committed to excellence and customer satisfaction. on me. Your primary role is to carry out underground power cable installation and repair operations including fault location, cable location, testing, maintenance and commissioning of 2.4kV - 115kV rated power cables in the field. You will also provide guidance to cable unit staff Underground energy beginners. Key Responsibilities As a successful candidate, you will be required to carry out the following: • Supervise and conduct testing of high potential cables to 230 kV, carry out megger tests to identify faulty phases and assist on phasing of active conductors to 35 kV. Install, repair and maintain all high voltage transmission/distribution cables (rigid insulated, PILCA, LPOF, submarine) and perform required tests to meet standards. • Locate cable or equipment faults and operating irregularities by performing necessary diagnostic tests, measurements and analysis and determining the nature of repairs or modifications to be made and replacement parts required. • Track discrepancies, maintain a technical library, and continually review equipment • Record cable routes, IDs, specifications, conditions, test results, previous failures and necessary repairs. • Obtaining approvals, performing exchanges, receiving work permits and returning equipment to service. When these activities are required to perform the work in a timely manner. • Supervise and perform preventive maintenance on high voltage cables and termination of switchgear substation equipment, transformers and auxiliary electrical equipment. • Implement connections, terminations, taps, drill bits, transitions, and elbows from detailed construction drawings and manufacturer's instructions. • Locate cable faults by tracing and marking paths, testing both ends, identifying connections/disturbances, using a high voltage strike and burn set to eliminate high resistance faults, and pinpointing faults s, repair, check oil pressure, seal LPOF leaks, and refill oil. • Train subordinate technicians in diagnostic, troubleshooting, testing, repair and maintenance procedures/methods. • Use of different testing equipments like Insulation Resistance, Partial Discharge, VLF, Tan delta Power Factor, Time Domain Inverter, Hi Protentional AC/DC. • Install and maintain high voltage cables (e.g. lead-covered rigid and paper insulated cables (PILCA), Low Pressure Oil Filled (LPOF) cables), submarine cables and test high pressure oil filled (HPOF) cables and perform splicing, termination and testing operations. • Supervise cable excavation, ensure de-energization and safe grounding, and supervise cable laying of high and medium voltage cables. • Perform commissioning tests on New Cable Minimum Requirements • You will have a Diploma/Industrial Degree in Electrical Engineering • You will have 12 years of experience including at least 10 years in power system construction, commissioning, maintenance and operation with a focus on transmission and distribution. • You will have comprehensive knowledge of PLS

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