Senior / Electrical Technician (HV)

About Oxy

Oxy produces energy and essential products to sustain and improve life on our planet. As the largest independent oil producer operating in the country, we are committed to safe and efficient operations while reducing our carbon footprint and helping others do the same.

Job Overview

The Senior / Electrical Technician (High Voltage) will be responsible for the operations and maintenance of all High Voltage electrical system and equipment as well as associated low voltage systems and equipment. Also, to carry out switching operations on transmission, distribution, and end elements, particularly in the high voltage processes. In addition, will be responsible for maintaining a safe and reliable field wide electrical system critical to meeting production and injection targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate preventive maintenance tasks on oil field electrical equipment
• Carry out high voltage switching
• Carry out and supervise Operation & Maintenance for both high and low voltage applications
• Develop and participate in training programs for junior electricians
• Read and interpret schematics, drawings, and technical manuals
• Make 'As Built' drawings
• Provide input on process optimization opportunities as they relate to equipment life cycle costs
• Ensure compliance with all company and governmental safety, environmental and health rules and regulations
• Carry out trips investigations and Root cause analysis (RCA)
• Understand electrical protection fundamentals and perform basic electrical protection testing and troubleshooting

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum of a College Diploma with 8 years of experience in High Voltage (HV) and Low Voltage (LV) systems & industrial equipment
• Experience in power generations, transmission, and distribution systems
• Experience in the Oil and Gas industry is preferred
• Holds a recognized Authorized Electrical Person Certification
• Strong working knowledge of a wide variety of oil field electrical process equipment
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment failures and work independently when necessary
• Demonstrate knowledge in the repair, testing and maintenance of various types of oil field electrical equipment, including but not limited to HV motors, VSD, UPS, Batteries & Battery chargers, transformers, HV circuit breakers, HV cables and high voltage OHL, electrical protection systems
• Supervise and in charge of operation and maintenance crew/activity
• Demonstrate knowledge of electrical safety systems and regulations
• Ability to set expectations & hold others accountable to ensure safety and environmental protection
• Good PC skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills