Power Cable Specialist
Core
Provide specialized technical support for the design, standards, commissioning, maintenance, and operation of medium and high-voltage power cables to ensure safe and reliable power supply.
Role type
Senior IC power cable specialist (HV/MV)
Builds
Electrical transmission and distribution networks for Saudi Aramco
Domain
Oil and gas / High voltage electrical infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> infrastructure
Required skills
Medium and high-voltage power cable design, conductor sizing, shield grounding, thermal performance analysis, root cause analysis of cable failures, IEC standards compliance, cable routing and clearance planning, grounding and bonding strategies
Preferred skills
Professional Engineering certification (PE/Chartership), background in oil and gas or utility industry, advanced degree in Electrical Engineering
Technologies
IEC standards, 5kV to 230kV cable systems
Responsibilities
Review and validate underground cable designs for compliance with company and national standards; Ensure cable assets comply with regulations for MV up to 36kV and HV up to 230kV; Advise on cable routing, clearances, and protection methods for hazardous areas; Recommend grounding and bonding strategies to minimize circulating currents; Participate in root cause analysis of cable failures and recommend corrective actions; Develop strategies for assessing power cable condition; Mentor junior engineers on underground cable systems
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC