electrical foreman
2 weeks ago
Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan
Barrick
Full time
Department: Construction
Position: Electrical Foreman
Location: Reko Diq SITE - Balochistan
Qualification- Diploma of Associate Engineer (DAE) (Power/ Electronics)
- Minimum 15 years of relevant process and mining environment experience.
- Highly experienced Electrical Foreman with a strong background in the operation and maintenance of electrical equipment.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills, particularly in critical situations.
- Strong understanding of electrical systems, including HV (High Voltage), MV (Medium Voltage), and LV (Low Voltage).
- Practical, hands-on experience with electrical equipment across a variety of industries.
- Lead and oversee a team of skilled electricians and technicians in the execution of daily, weekly, and monthly assigned electrical tasks and compliance.
- Manage MV and LV power reticulation and safety compliance of camp and project facility.
- Strong knowledge of electrical drawings (SLD and PID), managing electrical substation compliances with safety and environmental standards.
- Experience of HFO, diesel thermal power Gen (1-300 MW), ensuring compliance with manufacturer specifications, engineering standards, and safety regulations.
- Experience of project execution and integration of Solar Power Plant (1-150 MW) in hybrid arrangements.
- Knowledge of BESS will be added advantage.
- Conduct routine inspections to identify and address electrical faults, failures, NC to standard and inefficiencies in a timely manner.
- Manage the installation, commissioning, and upgrades of electrical infrastructure, including power distribution networks, lighting systems, and control panels.
- Managing critical inventory and implementing predictive/preventive maintenance activities.
- Enforce strict adherence to safety protocols, procedures, and regulations to mitigate electrical hazards and prevent accidents or incidents.
- Implementation of Electrical safety management plan and VOC for authorized worker.
- Proficiency in operating electrical testing tools to diagnose electrical faults and verify system integrity.
- Proficiency in operating underground utility locator along with underground cable fault detection and mitigation.
- Hands-on experience of HV, MV & LV equipment including Switchgears, Transformers, motors, VFDs.
- Hands-on experience of Configuration, Testing, Commissioning and Troubleshooting of ABB, Siemens, Schneider drives/switchgears/motors.
- Hands-on experience of MV, LV cable termination and jointing.
- Hands-on experience of all types of AC & DC MV/LV motors overhauling/rewinding.
- Proficiency in computer skills, including software tools relevant to electrical engineering, project management, and communication platforms will be preferred.