Electrical Technician
Bahrain
Full Time
Experienced
Position Summary
- The Electrical Technician is responsible to the Electrical Supervisor for safe and effective operation and maintenance of the Bahrain LNG Import Terminal.
- The Electrical Technician will have a background in plant maintenance on hydrocarbon processing systems with experience in a similar role maintaining plants handling high pressure gas and cryogenic liquids, preferably LNG. Experience in marine terminal operations and maintenance is preferred.
- The Electrical Technician is responsible for the daily execution of allocated jobs on operation and maintenance of the Terminal HV and LV electrical equipment in a safe manner including electrical isolations / desolations and switchovers within the limits of granted authorization(s). If requested Electrical Technician must pass EWA (Electrical and Water Authority) training and obtain all required EWA certificates confirming competency and providing authorization for electrical equipment switchovers in line with EWA regulations.
- The role is a position working 5 days per week and providing out of hours and weekend cover as required to provide the capability to respond to emergencies, process upsets and breakdowns 24/7.
Major Responsibilities
Ensure that safety is the primary focus for all maintenance functions.- Execution of the maintenance of the Bahrain LNG Import Terminal systems and equipment ensuring that all activities are conducted to the required standards and that the reliability and availability of the Terminal is in accordance with, or exceeds, targets and contractual obligations.
- Comply with HSSEQ requirements to ensure a safe working environment, minimizing emissions to the environment and using the principles of continuous improvement to enhance working practices and maintenance procedures.
- Performing duties in line with various roles assigned by the Permit-to-Work procedure incl. Person-in-Charge, Isolation Performer, Safety Coordinator and the like.
- Conducting Job Hazards Analyses and Toolbox Talks, safe work under the Permits to Work and execution of isolations and overrides (Lock out/Tag out).
- Timely notification of Electrical Supervisor on required consumables, tools, services and the like to ensure that required spare parts / tools / services are available for planned and corrective maintenance and scheduled overhaul of equipment.
- Reporting on maintenance activities by the use of Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) or standalone reports depending on the requirements.
- Ensure a consistent approach to reporting maintenance in the CMMS including use of failure cause and effect codes, consumed materials, manhours etc. to allow trend development and lead improvement.
- Provide support to the all the Terminal disciplines as required to assist in meeting reliability, availability and maintainability performance metrics.
- Fulfil designated role in Emergency Response Team as required.
- Supervision of equipment manufacturers or vendor’s technicians while they are at Bahrain LNG Import Terminal to conduct maintenance tasks on designated equipment.
- Supervision and/or execution of the lifting and rigging operations involving the transfer and handling of tools and equipment offshore.
- Start-up, shutdown, switchovers and isolations / deisolation of electrical HV and LV equipment.
- If requested walkdowns of electrical equipment, timely and precise reporting on observed deviations, breakdowns, abnormal conditions etc.
- All activities to be in accordance with strategies, policies, guidelines, plans, manuals, process procedures, standards, codes, protocols, prudent practices, legal requirements, best international industry practice and to the highest ethical standards.
- Other activities requested by Electrical Supervisor and their line managers.
Requirements (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)
- Engineering Degree, Diploma or recognized Professional Engineering qualification or relevant professional training and experience with appropriate vocational qualifications.
- Marine qualifications at an appropriate level may be acceptable provided experience includes service in a relevant rank onboard LNG ships with responsibility for maintenance execution aligned with time spent working in marine terminals and onshore facilities with associated knowledge of regasification processes.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the maintenance of hydrocarbon process systems preferably with at least 2 years’ experience with LNG and/or high-pressure natural gas.
- Knowledge and understanding of Electrical Safety Rules, use of a specific electrical PPE, design / commissioning / operation and maintenance of the Terminal electrical equipment.
- Knowledge and understanding of explosion-proof equipment. ATEX / COMPEX certification is a significant benefit.
- Training qualification and experience of High Voltage Electrical systems, transformers, switchgear, and transmission systems.
- Experience of computerized Maintenance Management Systems, Planned Maintenance, Preventative Maintenance, Corrective Maintenance, Condition Based Maintenance, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis and Condition Monitoring Systems.
- Experience of Safe Systems of Work, Permit to Work, control of isolations and overrides.
- Experience in Electrical equipment operation, maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Experience and training in Emergency Response.
- Experience of marine terminal operations.
- Proven qualification and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Fluent English speaker.
Desirable Qualities
- Ability to work independently.
- Experience of Pre-commissioning, Commissioning and Start-Up of LNG Terminal or petrochemical/hydrocarbon process facilities.
- Knowledge and experience of LNG re-gasification processes and Nitrogen Production facilities.
- Exposure to marine terminal operations and maintenance of marine terminal equipment such as Marine Loading Arms, High Voltage Shore Connection and the like.
- Health & Safety training, qualifications and experience.
- Demonstrable motivational skills.
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