Transformer Repair Technician Turbine Technician

Role
This transformer technician role requires a highly skilled and self-motivated individual, who is conversant with design, installation and maintenance of power transformersKey responsibilities
Maintain electrical transformer equipment used in electric power generation and distribution.
Conduct testing, measuring, and analysis of transformer.
Transformer installation, inspection and maintenance
Construction of earthing
Fitteration of transformer oil
Maintenance of bushing and cable end boxes
Read blueprints and technical drawings; assemble, maintain, and rewind coils; and perform installations.
Repairs/replaces worn/defective parts, motors, insulators, control devices, etc.
Uses a variety of electrician’s hand tools, measuring devices, and testing instruments.
Installs, maintains, and repairs of power transformer with capacities ranging from 2.5mVA – 150mVA.
Perform the correct operation of transformer oil processing, including vacuum, oil filling, circulating and draining oil-filled transformers. Complete documentation of the process under the direct supervision and instruction of Team Leader or senior team members.
Requirements
Capable of interpreting complicated wiring diagrams and schematic drawings.
Capable of laying out work.
Ability to interpret industrial electrical wiring and troubleshooting skills
Good understanding of electrical equipment and circuitry so that you can safely troubleshoot, maintain, and repair high voltage electrical power transformers for generating stations, substations, and other locations.
Good level skill in one or more of: Distribution, Power and Transmission electrical substation equipment in power ranges of Low Voltage (4160V – 13kV), Medium Voltage (13kV – 69kV) or High Voltage (69kV – 800 kV)
Must possess the ability to carry out:
Pressure testing of transformer windings
Inter-turn ratio
Short circuit test
Continuity test
Excitation test
Earth resistance test
Dissolve gas analysis
Pressure testing of the exploded LV cables
Knowledge of insulation oil tests i.e.
Dielectric strength tests
DGA tests
Must be a team player with a positive attitude
Must be willing and able to work regular overtime, including nights, weekends, and some holidays
Qualifications
Minimum of B.Sc/HND in electrical engineering or relevant course
Minimum of 5 years working experience as electrical maintenance technician, transformer technician, electrical fitter technician or related position
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