Electrical Technician – Protection Jobs in Qatar | Oil & Gas Electrical Maintenance

Location

Qatar

Job Category

• Engineering & Technical
• Energy, Oil & Gas
• Manufacturing & Production

Job Overview

An opportunity is available for an experienced Electrical Technician – Protection in Qatar to support electrical maintenance and repair activities within the Oil & Gas and energy sector. The position is suited to technicians with strong practical experience in electrical protection systems and industrial electrical equipment.

The successful candidate will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, testing, and commissioning across equipment including generators, motors, transformers, MCCs, switchgear, UPS systems, and associated electrical installations. The ability to interpret electrical drawings and manuals and follow safe working practices is essential.

This role offers opportunities for career growth and professional development within industrial electrical maintenance and the Oil & Gas sector. Relevant electrical trade training, protection-system specialization, testing and commissioning training, and electrical safety certifications can support continued professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on electrical systems and equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical faults and identify technical issues.
• Carry out electrical repair and maintenance activities.
• Work with electrical protection systems and associated equipment.
• Inspect and maintain generators, motors, transformers, MCCs, and switchgear.
• Maintain and troubleshoot UPS systems and related electrical equipment.
• Conduct electrical testing and commissioning activities.
• Use electrical testing equipment safely and effectively.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Identify equipment abnormalities and recommend corrective actions.
• Follow established electrical safety procedures and safe working practices.
• Support electrical maintenance activities within Oil & Gas facilities and stations.
• Maintain accurate maintenance and testing records.
• Coordinate with maintenance and engineering teams to ensure reliable equipment operation.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Secondary education with 2 years of formal electrical trade training, or equivalent.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant electrical maintenance and repair experience.
• Oil & Gas experience is preferred.
• Practical experience with electrical protection systems and equipment.
• Hands-on experience with:
  • Generators
  • Motors
  • Transformers
  • MCCs
  • Switchgear
  • UPS systems
  • Associated electrical equipment
• Experience in preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, testing, and commissioning.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and manuals.
• Good knowledge of electrical testing equipment.
• Strong understanding of safe electrical working practices.
• Good spoken and written English.
• Experience working in Oil & Gas facilities or stations is an advantage.

Salary, Benefits & Career Growth

Salary: Not specified by the employer.

Benefits: Not specified by the employer.

Career Growth & Professional Development:

This position provides practical exposure to electrical protection, industrial maintenance, testing and commissioning, switchgear, transformers, MCCs, generators, motors, and Oil & Gas electrical systems.

Professionals can further develop their careers through electrical protection training, testing and commissioning specialization, industrial safety certifications, and advanced electrical maintenance professional development.

Application Process

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Subject Line: Electrical Technician – Protection

Candidates should clearly highlight their 6+ years of electrical maintenance experience, Oil & Gas exposure, electrical protection experience, testing and commissioning skills, and experience with generators, motors, transformers, MCCs, switchgear, and UPS systems.