Electrical Technician (Shutdown)

We are seeking experienced Electrical Technicians for an Oil & Gas shutdown project in Kuwait. Candidates should have hands-on experience supporting MV/LV switchgear panel testing and maintenance, transformer testing, UPS battery discharge testing, electrical feeder inspection, temporary generator installation, and electrical cabling and connections. Candidates must be willing to support both day and night shift activities during the shutdown.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support testing, inspection, and maintenance activities for Medium Voltage (MV) and Low Voltage (LV) switchgear panels.

• Assist with the installation of current-limiting fuses in substations.

• Support battery discharge testing for UPS systems.

• Perform removal, inspection, cleaning, and reinstallation of LV/MV panel feeders.

• Carry out transformer area maintenance, including gravel filling, transformer cleaning, and testing.

• Assist with desalter transformer oil inspection, replacement, and related maintenance activities.

• Support vessel internal inspection activities where required and authorized under approved safety procedures.

• Provide lighting and blower fan support for night-shift activities.

• Assist with tower light movement, positioning, and setup for night work.

• Support the shifting and positioning of temporary diesel generators (DGs), including cabling and electrical connections for substations and the Central Control Room (CCR).

• Assist in completing electrical work-pack activities assigned to day and night shift teams.

• Follow approved electrical isolation procedures, permit-to-work requirements, and site HSE standards.

Relevant experience as an Electrical Technician in the Oil & Gas industry.

• Hands-on experience supporting MV/LV switchgear panel testing, inspection, and maintenance.

• Knowledge of transformer testing, cleaning, and maintenance activities.

• Experience with UPS systems and battery discharge testing is preferred.

• Familiarity with electrical feeders, current-limiting fuses, and substation equipment.

• Experience in temporary DG installation, electrical cabling, and connections is an advantage.

• Ability to read and understand electrical drawings, work packs, and technical documentation.

• Knowledge of electrical safety, isolation, and lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.

• Willingness to work day and night shifts during shutdown activities.

• Previous Oil & Gas shutdown project experience is preferred.

• Immediate availability to join the shutdown project is preferred.

Key Skills:

• MV/LV Switchgear Panel Testing

• Substation Maintenance

• UPS & Battery Discharge Testing

• Electrical Feeder Inspection & Cleaning

• Transformer Testing & Maintenance

• Transformer Oil Inspection & Replacement

• Electrical Cabling & Connections

• Temporary DG Installation Support

• CCR & Substation Electrical Support

• Tower Lights & Temporary Lighting

• Electrical Work-Pack Execution

• Shutdown & Maintenance Activities

• Electrical Safety & LOTO