Senior Engineer - Electrical مهندس أول - الكهرباء

Brief Posting Description
The Senior Engineer – Electrical Maintenance is responsible for leading the maintenance, reliability, availability, and performance optimization of all electrical systems across the Copper Concentrator Plant. The role ensures the safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of power generation and distribution systems, substations, transformers, switchgear, motors, motor control centers (MCCs), variable frequency drives (VFDs), electrical protection systems, UPS systems, emergency power systems, and associated plant equipment through effective maintenance strategies, shutdown planning, reliability improvement initiatives, asset integrity management, and continuous improvement programs.
The position provides technical leadership to maintenance teams, supports operational excellence, and maximizes equipment availability while minimizing lifecycle costs and production losses. The incumbent is responsible for the maintenance and reliability of electrical systems associated with the Primary Crusher, Apron Feeders, Conveyors, Ore Stockpile Stacking and Reclaiming Systems, SAG Mill, Ball Mills, HIG Mill, Flotation Plant, Thickeners, Concentrate Filtration Plant, Slurry Pumps, Process Water Systems, Tailings Systems, and associated plant infrastructure. The role works closely with Operations, Reliability, Mechanical Maintenance, Instrumentation, Automation, and Project teams to achieve production, safety, reliability, and asset performance objectives while ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and asset management standards.
Detailed Description
ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT
Lead maintenance activities for electrical systems across the concentrator plant and support infrastructure.
Maintenance experience with 33kV/11kV substations, transformers, switchgear, protection systems, and plant-wide HV/LV distribution networks is mandatory
Ensure maintenance practices support safe, reliable, and efficient plant operation.
Develop and implement maintenance strategies to maximize equipment reliability and availability.
Monitor equipment condition and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
Ensure compliance with OEM recommendations, electrical standards, and statutory requirements.
Support long-term asset lifecycle management and replacement planning.
Provide technical guidance on electrical maintenance planning, scheduling, and execution.
Support commissioning, startup, and ramp-up activities for electrical systems and equipment.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM RELIABILITY
Lead reliability improvement initiatives for transformers, switchgear, substations, motors, MCCs, VFDs, UPS systems, generators, and power distribution equipment.
Analyze equipment failures and identify opportunities to improve reliability and maintainability.
Conduct Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) for major electrical failures.
Facilitate Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) studies.
Identify recurring equipment issues and implement sustainable corrective actions.
Develop reliability-centered maintenance strategies.
Monitor equipment performance against established reliability and availability KPIs.
Support predictive and condition monitoring programs including thermography, motor testing, partial discharge monitoring, and power quality assessments.
POWER DISTRIBUTION & PROTECTION SYSTEMS
Ensure safe and reliable operation of HV and LV power distribution systems.
Maintain substations, transformers, switchgear, protection relays, circuit breakers, and associated electrical infrastructure.
Review protection settings and coordinate electrical protection studies.
Monitor power quality and implement corrective actions where necessary.
Support system load analysis, energy optimization, and electrical efficiency initiatives.
Ensure compliance with electrical safety regulations and industry best practices.
MAINTENANCE PLANNING & EXECUTION
Support development of annual maintenance plans and budgets for electrical assets.
Review and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
Optimize maintenance frequencies and task scopes based on equipment criticality and performance.
Coordinate maintenance resources for planned and corrective maintenance activities.
Ensure work orders are properly executed, documented, and closed in SAP PM.
Improve maintenance work management processes and effectiveness.
Monitor maintenance backlog and prioritize critical equipment activities.
SHUTDOWN & TURNAROUND MANAGEMENT
Lead preparation and execution of electrical shutdown and turnaround activities.
Develop shutdown scopes, resource requirements, budgets, and schedules.
Coordinate contractors, OEM specialists, and internal teams during shutdown execution.
Monitor shutdown progress and manage critical path activities.
Ensure shutdown work complies with safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
Conduct post-shutdown reviews and capture lessons learned.
ASSET INTEGRITY MANAGEMENT
Ensure the integrity and reliability of critical electrical assets.
Review inspection and test findings and establish corrective maintenance actions.
Support condition monitoring and predictive maintenance programs.
Participate in risk assessments and asset criticality evaluations.
Ensure compliance with asset management standards and engineering requirements.
Support development of asset lifecycle and replacement strategies.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT & TROUBLESHOOTING
Provide advanced troubleshooting support for major electrical equipment failures.
Support operations in resolving equipment performance and reliability issues.
Review thermography reports, power quality studies, motor testing reports, and protection system analyses.
Evaluate equipment modifications and electrical system improvements.
Review OEM recommendations, technical reports, and upgrade proposals.
Support commissioning, testing, energization, and startup of new equipment and system modifications.
COST CONTROL & BUDGET MANAGEMENT
Support the preparation and management of annual electrical maintenance budgets and forecasts.
Monitor maintenance expenditures and ensure spending remains within approved budget limits.
Identify opportunities to optimize maintenance costs while maintaining safety, reliability, and equipment performance.
Review and control costs related to electrical maintenance contracts, service agreements, and external resources.
Support development of business cases for equipment upgrades, replacement projects, and reliability improvement initiatives.
Monitor and optimize spare parts inventory levels for electrical equipment to balance asset reliability and working capital requirements.
Participate in procurement activities including technical evaluations, vendor selection, and contract reviews.
Track and report maintenance cost performance, budget variances, and cost-saving initiatives.
Ensure efficient utilization of manpower, materials, tools, and contractor resources.
Support lifecycle cost analysis and long-term asset replacement planning for critical electrical equipment.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing total maintenance costs and improving asset performance.
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance electrical system reliability and plant availability.
Identify opportunities to reduce maintenance costs and minimize unplanned downtime.
Implement reliability improvement and Lean Maintenance methodologies.
Develop business cases for equipment upgrades and modernization projects.
Track and report benefits realized from improvement initiatives.
Promote maintenance and operational best practices across the organization.
SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT & QUALITY
Act as a technical authority for electrical isolation, switching procedures, arc flash mitigation, and electrical safety standards
Ensure compliance with company HSE policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Promote a strong electrical safety culture and adherence to isolation and LOTO procedures.
Participate in risk assessments, incident investigations, and hazard identification programs.
Ensure compliance with electrical standards, quality requirements, and engineering procedures.
Support achievement of zero-harm and operational excellence objectives.

Job Requirements
Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering is mandatory
Experience:
• Bachelor’s Degree with 10+ years of experience in a Copper Concentrator Plant or related process plant with similar type of equipment is mandatory.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in electrical maintenance and reliability engineering is mandatory.
• Proven track record of successfully managing maintenance and reliability of electrical assets in large-scale mineral processing facilities.
Certifications:
Candidates holding or pursuing any of the following certifications will have an added advantage:
• Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP)
• Six-sigma (BB)
Technical Skills: • Maintenance experience in HV/LV distribution systems, substations, transformers, switchgear, MCCs, motors, VFDs, UPS systems, generators, and electrical protection systems is mandatory.
• Experience with power quality analysis, relay protection, motor control systems, and electrical testing programs is mandatory.
• Experience supporting concentrator equipment including Primary Crusher, Apron Feeders, Conveyors, Ore Stockpile Stacking & Reclaiming Systems, SAG Mill, Ball Mills, HIG Mill, Flotation Plant, Thickeners, Concentrate Filtration Plant, Slurry Pumps, and utility systems are highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of reliability engineering, predictive maintenance, asset management, and maintenance strategies.
• Strong knowledge of SAP PM, CMMS/ERP systems, RCFA, FMEA, and reliability-centered maintenance methodologies.
Soft Skills:
• Fluency in English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent negotiation and influencing abilities.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• High ethical standards and commercial integrity.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
• Strong decision-making and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform under pressure