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Bilfinger’s comprehensive portfolio spans the entire value chain, from consulting & engineering to prefabrication & installation, access & insulation, and services that improve the asset performance of industrial plants.\nThe company operates in three geography-based segments: Western Europe, Central Europe, and International, with primary activities in Europe, North America, and the Middle East. Its process industry customers come from markets such as chemicals & petrochemicals, energy, oil & gas, and pharma & biopharma. With about 31,000 employees, Bilfinger upholds the highest standards of safety and quality, generating revenue of €5.4 billion in the financial year 2025. To achieve its goals, Bilfinger has identified two strategic levers: Operational Excellence to continuously improve its own efficiency and performance, and Market Expansion to strengthen customer orientation and establish Bilfinger as the partner of choice.\nJob Description\nElectrical Specialist - Switchgear\nPosition\nElectrical Specialist - Switchgear\nDepartment\nElectrical / Maintenance\nIndustry\nOil & Gas / Petrochemical / Energy\nJob Purpose\nThe Electrical Specialist - Switchgear will provide specialized technical expertise in the inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, condition monitoring, reliability improvement and lifecycle management of LV/MV/HV/EHV switchgear systems.\nThe role will support the Company in maintaining high availability and reliability of electrical switchgear, identifying potential failures, managing critical spares, implementing OEM recommendations, supporting shutdown activities and providing technical assistance during electrical failures and abnormal events.\nKey Responsibilities\n1. Switchgear Technical Support\nProvide specialist technical support for LV, MV, HV and EHV switchgear systems.\n\nDemonstrate strong knowledge of different switchgear technologies, manufacturers and configurations, including Schneider Electric and other major OEMs.\n\nMaintain detailed technical and manufacturing records for each switchgear system.\n\nReview switchgear performance and identify potential reliability and operational risks.\n\nProvide technical assistance during switchgear failures, trips, alarms and abnormal operating conditions.\n\n2. Maintenance & Condition Monitoring\nDevelop, review and execute preventive and predictive maintenance strategies for switchgear.\n\nPerform switchgear health assessments and condition monitoring.\n\nMonitor equipment alarms and operating parameters to identify early signs of deterioration.\n\nReview preventive-maintenance work requests and ensure timely execution.\n\nSupport troubleshooting, inspection, testing and corrective maintenance activities.\n\nRecommend maintenance improvements based on equipment condition, operating history and OEM guidelines.\n\n3. Spare Parts Management\nPeriodically review switchgear spare-parts requirements and availability.\n\nIdentify critical, strategic and long-lead switchgear spares and submit recommendations for procurement.\n\nCoordinate with the Procurement and Warehouse teams to ensure availability of critical spares.\n\nSupport SAP EAM/PM material codification and equipment master-data activities.\n\nReview warehouse stock and preservation status of critical components, including:\nAuxiliary contactors and relays\n\nTripping and closing coils\n\nSpring-charging motors\n\nSF₆-related components and sensors\n\nLimit switches\n\nCircuit breakers\n\nOperating mechanisms and associated spares\n\nDevelop and implement effective spare-parts preservation methodologies.\n\n4. Obsolescence & Lifecycle Management\nIdentify end-of-life (EOL), obsolete and unsupported switchgear components.\n\nDevelop recommendations for replacement, refurbishment or upgrade of obsolete components.\n\nCoordinate periodic replacement of components in accordance with OEM recommendations and lifecycle requirements.\n\nSupport modernization and reliability-improvement programs for existing switchgear systems.\n\n5. Failure Investigation & Reliability\nPrepare detailed switchgear failure and incident reports.\n\nConduct or support Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for recurring failures.\n\nDevelop corrective and preventive action recommendations.\n\nReview electrical incidents, trips, blackouts, near misses and abnormal events.\n\nIdentify recurring failure patterns and recommend measures to improve equipment reliability and availability.\n\nMaintain accurate records of work performed, parts replaced, failure history and equipment performance.\n\n6. Shutdown & Inspection Activities\nProvide specialist supervision during planned shutdowns and slowdowns.\n\nSupervise busbar and busduct inspections.\n\nSupport inspection and maintenance of circuit breakers, switchgear panels, busbars, mechanisms and associated components.\n\nReview inspection findings and recommend remedial actions where required.\n\nEnsure maintenance activities are carried out in accordance with approved procedures, OEM recommendations and applicable electrical standards.\n\n7. Emergency Technical Support\nProvide specialist technical assistance during critical switchgear failures and electrical emergencies.\n\nSupport troubleshooting and restoration activities to minimize equipment downtime.\n\nProvide technical support outside normal working hours when required for critical failures or plant emergencies.\n\n8. Continuous Improvement\nIdentify opportunities to improve switchgear maintenance strategies, reliability and availability.\n\nParticipate in continuous improvement and electrical reliability initiatives.\n\nBenchmark maintenance practices against OEM recommendations and industry best practices.\n\nDevelop technical procedures, maintenance recommendations and reliability-improvement initiatives.\n\nQualifications\nBachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.\n\nAdditional technical certifications in electrical systems, switchgear or condition monitoring will be an advantage.\n\nExperience\nSignificant experience in switchgear engineering, maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting and condition monitoring.\n\nExperience with LV/MV/HV/EHV switchgear is required.\n\nExperience in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Refinery, LNG, Power or Process Industries is highly preferred.\n\nExperience with major OEM switchgear such as Schneider Electric, ABB, Siemens, GE or equivalent.\n\nStrong experience in circuit breakers, switchgear mechanisms, protection systems, busbars and busducts.\n\nExperience in shutdown/turnaround inspection and maintenance activities is preferred.\n\nTechnical Skills\nThe candidate should have strong knowledge of:\nLV/MV/HV/EHV switchgear\n\nCircuit breakers and operating mechanisms\n\nAuxiliary contacts and relays\n\nTripping and closing mechanisms\n\nSpring-charging motors\n\nSF₆ circuit breakers and associated monitoring systems\n\nBusbars and busducts\n\nSwitchgear condition monitoring\n\nElectrical testing and diagnostic equipment\n\nPower-quality and harmonics measurement\n\nElectrical protection and monitoring systems\n\nSwitchgear monitoring/diagnostic software\n\nEOL and obsolete component replacement\n\nOEM maintenance guidelines\n\nElectrical safety and applicable international standards\n\nSoftware / Systems\nSAP EAM / SAP PM or equivalent CMMS/EAM system.\n\nSwitchgear monitoring and diagnostic software.\n\nMicrosoft Office and technical reporting tools.\n\nKey Competencies\nStrong technical and analytical skills.\n\nExcellent troubleshooting and failure-analysis capability.\n\nAbility to interpret electrical drawings, technical manuals and OEM documentation.\n\nStrong communication and technical-reporting skills.\n\nAbility to work independently and coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, Procurement and Engineering teams.\n\nStrong focus on equipment reliability, safety and availability.\n\nAbility to provide technical support during emergency situations.\n\nPreferred Certifications / Knowledge\nKnowledge of applicable IEC, IEEE, NEMA and relevant electrical/Oil & Gas standards will be an advantage.\nKey Performance Areas\nSwitchgear availability and reliability\n\nReduction in unplanned electrical failures\n\nPreventive-maintenance compliance\n\nCritical spare availability\n\nReduction of obsolete components\n\nEffective shutdown inspection and maintenance\n\nTimely failure investigation and corrective actions\n\nAccuracy of equipment and maintenance records\n\nContinuous improvement of switchgear maintenance practices\n\nIf you have any questions please contact Gelson Dsouza ().\nBilfinger is an equal opportunity employer. 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