MV Switchgear Specialist ( Relocation required to Saudi Arabia

aramco · Gurgaon

  • Experience10–11 yrs
  • SalaryNot disclosed
  • Work modeonsite
  • Posted1 Oct 2026

About aramco

aramco is hiring in Gurgaon in energy utilities. This role looks for around 10+ years of experience.

Skills

  • Root Cause Analysis
  • IEC
  • ANSI
  • breaker design
  • Electrical Engineering
  • medium-voltage switchgear
  • switchgear maintenance
  • switchgear commissioning

The role

An electrical engineer at a global energy company provides specialized support for medium-voltage switchgear, applying Root Cause Analysis and IEC standards to equipment failures, maintenance, commissioning, and reliable power transmission. The role also uses ANSI standards and breaker design expertise to assess aging switchgear and guide repairs.

Full job description

Note : This position is based out in Saudi Arabia and requires relocation and only relevant and shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Overview:We are seeking a Medium Voltage (MV) Switchgear Specialist to join the Technical Services Division/ High Voltage Equipment Unit (HVEU).

The Technical Services Division is responsible for providing and managing highly technical and specialized engineering services to support the safe and reliable operation of Saudi Aramco’s electrical transmission and distribution networks.Your primary role is to provide specialized technical support in regards to designs, standards, commissioning, maintenance, operation, investigation in order to ensure safe and reliable Power Supply.

Key Responsibilities:As the successful candidate you will be required to perform the following:Serves as Subject Matter Expert in equipment failures and repair techniques during root cause investigations.Perform Root Cause Analysis on all critical equipment failures.Perform continuous review of the HV equipment maintenance programs to identify improvements to ensure the HV asset's safe and reliable operation.Provide technical consultation to the maintenance agency as required in identifying and reviewing critical spare parts lists of existing equipment.Provide technical consultation to assess the condition of aging switchgears and breakers including the use of new innovative technologies.Provide technical expertise on troubleshooting failures, repairs, and evaluating if the equipment is designed to meet its intended or existing service conditions.Provide technical engineering input on repair details and offers onsite technical support, especially for critical equipment for the process.Provide engineering input for switchgear work packages to ensure Saudi Aramco standards and material specifications are followed.Review and update company standards and be familiar with international standards.

Minimum Requirements:As a successful candidate you will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university. Advanced degree is a plus.You will have a minimum of 10 years’ experience of operations and maintenance experience directly working with MV switchgear/control gear.You will have In-depth knowledge, experience, and recognition as a switchgear specialist including membership of international engineering bodies and contribution at international conferences.Background in the oil and gas industry or equipment manufacturers is a plus.Professional Engineer certification such as chartership or PE is a plus.You will have a working Knowledge of ANSI and IEC designed switchgear, breaker design (including mechanisms and interruption technology - vacuum, air, compressed air, SF-6), motor control gears, motor contactors, and pad-mounted SF-6 equipment.You will have the ability to multi-task and manage changing priorities and seek opportunities to improve results and processes proactively, contributing to the goals, safety, and profitability of the company.You will be able to integrate and quickly applying newly acquired technical informationYou will have strong speaking, writing, and customer service skills.You will also be able to complete daily work activities with limited supervision and able to work cooperatively in a team environment

Work Location and Work Schedule :Work Location: Within Saudi Arabia – To be specified in Job offerWork Schedule: Full Time - To be specified in Job offer

Working environmentOur high-performing employees are drawn by the challenging and rewarding professional, technical and industrial opportunities we offer, and are remunerated accordingly.At Aramco, our people work on truly world-scale projects, supported by investment in capital and technology that is second to none. And because, as a global energy company, we are faced with addressing some of the world’s biggest technical, logistical and environmental challenges, we invest heavily in talent development. We have a proud history of educating and training our workforce over many decades. Employees at all levels are encouraged to improve their sector-specific knowledge and competencies through our workforce development programs – one of the largest in the world.