Industrial Electrical Technician (Refinery) - Bahrain
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A skilled and safety-conscious Industrial Electrical Technician to perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical systems and equipment within a refinery environment. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with high-voltage systems, motor controls, instrumentation, and hazardous area compliance, ensuring safe and reliable operation of critical refinery infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical systems including switchgear, transformers, motors, MCCs, and control panels.
- Inspect, test, and troubleshoot electrical components such as circuit breakers, relays, contactors, and wiring systems.
- Maintain and repair power distribution systems, lighting circuits, and emergency backup systems.
- Conduct routine inspections of hazardous area electrical installations in compliance with ATEX/IECEx standards.
- Support installation and commissioning of new electrical equipment and systems.
- Monitor and maintain grounding systems and ensure proper insulation resistance.
- Read and interpret electrical drawings, P&IDs, and technical manuals.
- Perform loop checks and assist in instrumentation calibration and integration.
- Ensure compliance with refinery safety protocols, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), hot work permits, and confined space entry.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and update CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System).
- Respond to emergency breakdowns and participate in root cause analysis and corrective actions.
Technical Skills & Competencies:
- Proficiency in using electrical test equipment (multimeter, megger, clamp meter, etc.).
- Strong understanding of industrial electrical codes and standards (NEC, IEC, API, etc.).
- Experience with hazardous area classification and explosion-proof equipment.
- Familiarity with VFDs, PLCs, and control systems used in refinery operations.
- Ability to work from heights, in confined spaces, and under high-temperature conditions.
Profile
- Exposure to high-temperature, high-pressure, and potentially hazardous environments.
- Rotational shifts, on-call duties, and emergency response may be required.
- Mandatory use of PPE and adherence to refinery safety standards.
- Must be able to speak and explain in English
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- Department
- Comsip Al A'ali
- Role
- Maintenance & Operation
- Locations
- Riffa
- Contract type
- Permanent contract
- Experience
- More than 8 years
- Reference
- VEOG-COM-0012
- Region
- MIDDLE EAST
- District
- Maintenance
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