Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Position Purpose

An O&M (Operations & Maintenance) Electrical Engineer for a 220 kV substation is

responsible for ensuring the reliable operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of highvoltage electrical systems and equipment. This role involves executing preventive

maintenance, resolving system issues, and ensuring compliance with safety and industry

standards to guarantee uninterrupted power transmission.

Overall Responsibilities

The aforementioned position will be responsible, and expected to carry out the below indicative,

and not limited, activities:

1. Ensure all substation activities comply with local, national, and international safety and

regulatory standards (e.g., IEC, IEEE).

2. Conduct safety audits, risk assessments, and enforce strict adherence to safety protocols,

such as lockout-tagout (LOTO) and use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

3. Oversee the daily operations of the 220 kV substation, monitoring equipment such as

transformers, circuit breakers, disconnect switches, and busbars.

4. Respond promptly to system alarms and faults, ensuring minimal interruption to service.

5. Utilize SCADA systems for real-time monitoring, control, and analysis of substation

performance to ensure efficiency and reliability.

6. Plan and execute preventive maintenance schedules for high-voltage equipment to

maintain peak operational efficiency and extend equipment lifespan.

7. Perform routine inspections, testing, and servicing of electrical systems, including

transformers, protection relays, and grounding systems.

8. Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, testing results, and equipment

performance log.

9. Generate operational and maintenance reports, summarizing key performance indicators

(KPIs) and highlighting any incidents or issues.

Job Description

Soft Skills

Minimum

Experience

Requirements

• At least 03 years of experience working in high-voltage

substations, specifically at 220 kV or higher

• Minimum of 04 years of experience with a proven track record in

managing S/S O&M activities.

• Proven experience in maintenance planning (scheduling).

Minimum Education

Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering.

Required Role

Related / Technical

Skills

• Electrical equipment maintenance and testing.

• In-depth knowledge of high-voltage equipment, protection

schemes, and control systems.

• Familiarity with industry standards and regulatory requirements for

substations.

• Strong organizational and communication skills.

• Exceptional problem-solving skills, with meticulous attention to

detail and strong analytical abilities.

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (particularly Excel, Word, and

PowerPoint).

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Interpersonal /

Behavioral Skills

(5 key areas)

• Ability to work in a broad cultural spectrum.

• Good negotiator.

• Resilience under pressure.

• Stakeholder management.

• Accountability.

• Good attitude.

Maintenance Engineer (Electrical) AMEA Power

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