Summary
Siemens Energy is seeking an HV Gas Insulated Switchgear Specialist for its Grid Technology division in Kuwait City. The role leads technicians and oversees installation, testing, preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, and major overhauls of 132kV and 300kV GIS systems. Duties also include site investigations, fault restoration, SF6 machinery handling, preparing test protocols and method statements, and supporting project scheduling. Applicants should have a degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience, relevant HV/MV GIS expertise, and a strong commitment to EHS and risk assessment. The posting mentions a competitive salary package and targeted bonus but gives no amounts.
The posting
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A Snapshot of Your Day:
As an HV Gas Insulated Switchgear Specialist, you will lead a dedicated team of technicians in the installation, testing, and maintenance of high voltage gas insulated switchgear systems. You will engage in meaningful projects that ensure the reliability and safety of critical energy infrastructure, directly impacting our clients and partners while supporting Siemens Energy’s mission to drive the energy transition. Expect a collaborative team culture that values expertise, innovation, and a commitment to excellence in every task.
How You’ll Make an Impact:
Lead a team in preventive maintenance and emergency repairs of 132kV and 300kV HV GIS systems.
Oversee major overhauls of hydraulic and SF6 systems for HV GIS.
Manage the installation of high voltage gas insulated switchgear.
Conduct site investigations, fault detection, and repair/restoration works.
Handle SF6 gas machinery, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
Prepare test protocols and method statements while supporting project scheduling.
What You Bring:
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
Proficient in installation, testing, and maintenance of HV/MV GIS systems.
Detailed knowledge of Siemens/Siemens Energy HV equipment and SF6 systems.
Strong communication skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
Commitment to EHS compliance and risk assessment in operations.
Proficient in technical report writing and MS Office suite.
About the Team:
Our Grid Technology division enables a reliable, sustainable, and digital grid. The power grid is the backbone of the energy transition. Siemens Energy offers a leading portfolio and solutions in HVDC transmission, grid stabilization and storage, high voltage switchgears and transformers, and digital grid technology.
Who is Siemens Energy?
At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation.
Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.
Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo
Our Commitment to Diversity
Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.
Rewards/Benefits
Competitive Salary Package
Targeted Bonus
Opportunities to work on a variety of innovative projects
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