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Power Operations Technician

  • Location:

    Basrah

  • Sector:

    Oil & Gas

  • Contact:

    Omid Miri

  • Job ref:

    4275

  • Published:

    4 months ago

  • Expiry date:

    2024-09-25

mselect is looking to hire a Power Operations Technician for an international oil and gas operator in Basrah, Iraq. Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of overall general work experience in Gas Turbine Generators and Diesel Power Generators within the oil and gas industry in a field-based position including at least 3 years of experience in the operations. Fluency in English and Arabic is a must.

JOB PURPOSE
The Power Operations Technician will report directly to the Power Generation and Distribution Shift Supervisor, his day-to-day responsibilities will include Safe operations and troubleshooting of Power Generation facilities, monitoring and modifying Power Generation and Distribution variables, front-line maintenance and aiding maintenance teams in maintenance programs, testing and operating Gas Turbines and Diesel Generators sets and Distribution switchgears 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Actively supports HSE processes by accomplishing daily activities within applicable regulations and policies, carrying out duties in an environmentally conscious manner, following safe operating practices, maintaining a safe working environment, and being prepared to respond to emergencies
  • Reports Unsafe acts and/or conditions, no matter in what area of responsibility, so corrective actions can be taken
  • Monitor, operate, and maintain Gas Turbine Generators and Diesel Generators sets from Generation to Distribution 
  • Troubleshoot GTG/DG problems and make minor adjustments to keep Generation units on line
  • Able to understand and working in Power Management System Like SCADA, DCS and PLC
  • Reads and records daily data from the GTG/DG, completes required paperwork (eg equipment logs, Energy readings etc)
  • Able to work with Numerical Protection Relays in Alarms/Trips event reading for report trouble to relevant supervisors
  • Have a considerable amount of experience in plant commissioning, start up, troubleshooting and normal operation
  • Utilizes a Computerized Maintenance Management System (SAP) to create Notifications for maintenance works
  • Conducts routine checkups of all equipment and units to ensure the proper functioning in accordance with standard operating procedure and conditions
  • Periodical monitoring of GTG/DG running parameters and report abnormal to concern supervisor for corrective action
  • Support to Shift supervisor to issue Permit to Work, initiating Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTOV) clearances and isolations, conducting confined space permit surveys for determining safe work conditions
  • Able to make switching and synchronizing programs along with Power shift supervisor
  • Able to monitor and operate Gas turbines, Diesel Engines, Generators, Generators circuit Breakers, switchgear and Protection system 
  • Able suggest innovative ideas for continuous development of Power generation system
  • Coordinate with the contractor companies and monitor their activities in power generation area as per the procedure, intervene in case of negative observation

REQUIREMENTS

Qualification and Training Requirements:
  • Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical Eng or Secondary school followed by at least 2-year technical institute education in one of the following specialties: Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics technology
  • Experience:
  • 5 years of overall general work experience in Gas Turbine Generators and Diesel Power Generators within the oil & gas industry in a field-based position including at least 3 years of experience in the operations
Language Proficiency, Computer and Software Skills:
  • Intermediate knowledge of MS Office: Excel, Word and Power point and aptitude for learning new software packages
  • Computerized Maintenance Management System – SAP or equivalent
  • Fluency in English and Arabic is a must

ROTATION 
7/7


*Only applicants meeting the strict criteria outlined above will be contacted as part of the shortlisting process.