We are seeking an experienced Engineer – Equipment Maintenance in Dubai to perform installation, testing, and maintenance of 400/132 kV transmission substation equipment. This role covers GIS, Power Transformers, Shunt Reactors, and associated auxiliary systems, with hands-on fault diagnosis in live substation environments.
About the Role – High Voltage Substation Equipment Maintenance
Core Focus: Installation, testing, and maintenance of 400/132 kV transmission substation equipment
Equipment Scope: GIS, Power Transformers, Shunt Reactors, and auxiliary systems
Fault Diagnosis: Circuit breakers, disconnectors, earth switches, control schemes, interlocks, and alarms
Safety Focus: Safe working practices while performing maintenance in live transmission substations
Documentation: Reading and interpreting electrical drawings and control schematics
Career Growth & Power Grid Reliability Impact
Strategic Location: Dubai – a hub for major power transmission and grid infrastructure projects
High Voltage Expertise: Build specialized expertise in 400/132 kV substation equipment
Critical Infrastructure: Directly support the reliability of Dubai’s power transmission network
Career Growth: Advance within a highly specialized, in-demand segment of electrical engineering
Position Overview
This Engineer – Equipment Maintenance role performs installation, testing, and maintenance of 400/132 kV transmission substation equipment, maintaining and troubleshooting GIS, Power Transformers, and Shunt Reactors. You will diagnose faults in circuit breakers, disconnectors, earth switches, control schemes, interlocks, and alarm systems, respond to equipment alarms and support root cause analysis, ensure safe working practices in live substations, and read and interpret electrical drawings and technical documentation.
Why This Role Matters: As Engineer – Equipment Maintenance, you maintain the critical high-voltage infrastructure that keeps Dubai’s power transmission network reliable and safe, apply specialized diagnostic skills across GIS, transformers, and shunt reactors in live 400/132 kV substations, respond to real equipment alarms and support root cause analysis that prevents costly outages, uphold strict safety standards while working on energized transmission equipment, and build a highly specialized, in-demand career in high voltage substation engineering.
Key Responsibilities
Substation Equipment Installation & Maintenance
- Perform installation, testing, and maintenance of 400/132 kV transmission substation equipment
- Maintain and troubleshoot GIS, Power Transformers, Shunt Reactors, and associated auxiliary systems
Fault Diagnosis & Root Cause Analysis
- Diagnose faults in circuit breakers, disconnectors, earth switches, control schemes, interlocks, and alarm systems
- Respond to equipment alarms, investigate technical issues, and support root cause analysis
Safety & Technical Documentation
- Ensure safe working practices while performing maintenance in live transmission substations
- Read and interpret electrical drawings, control schematics, and technical documentation
- Demonstrate good technical communication skills in spoken and written English
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 6 years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum 7 years of experience with a Diploma
Technical Skills
- Hands-on experience with GIS, Power Transformers, and Shunt Reactors
- Ability to diagnose faults in circuit breakers, disconnectors, and control/interlock/alarm systems
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and control schematics
Essential Skills
- Strong commitment to safe working practices in live substation environments
- Good technical communication skills in both spoken and written English
About This Power Transmission Engineering Opportunity
This Engineer – Equipment Maintenance role sits within a power transmission and substation maintenance environment in Dubai, responsible for keeping 400/132 kV equipment operating safely and reliably. The position demands specialized high voltage expertise, strict safety discipline, and strong diagnostic skills, offering excellent career growth for electrical engineers who want to specialize in transmission substation maintenance.
Career Excellence: Maintain critical 400/132 kV transmission infrastructure and build specialized high voltage engineering expertise in Dubai.
Who Should Apply?
- Substation Maintenance Engineers: With 6-7+ years of 400/132 kV equipment experience
- GIS/Transformer Specialists: Skilled in troubleshooting high voltage switchgear and transformers
- Protection & Control Engineers: Experienced diagnosing interlock and alarm system faults
- Electrical Engineering Graduates: With relevant transmission substation field experience
- High Voltage Safety Specialists: Comfortable working on live, energized transmission equipment
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