GIS (Gas Insulated Switchgear) Engineer

About the role

The company is looking for an experienced GIS Engineer to lead the installation, testing, commissioning, operation and maintenance of 220kV and 66kV Gas Insulated Switchgear systems across high‑voltage substations in Bahrain.

Key responsibilities

• Install, test, commission, operate and maintain 220kV & 66kV GIS equipment.
• Perform preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance on GIS and related high‑voltage switchgear.
• Diagnose and rectify faults in GIS, transformers, circuit breakers, protection relays, CTs, PTs and busbars.
• Execute insulation resistance, contact resistance, timing, SF6 leakage and functional testing.
• Read and interpret Single Line Diagrams, protection schematics, engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Coordinate with OEMs, consultants and project teams during installation and commissioning.
• Prepare maintenance schedules, technical reports, testing records and commissioning documentation.
• Supervise technicians and contractors while ensuring compliance with international standards and safety regulations.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BE/B.Tech).
• 5–7 years of experience in operation, maintenance, installation, testing and commissioning of 220kV & 66kV GIS.
• At least 3 years of hands‑on GIS installation, testing and commissioning.
• Experience with OEMs or OEM channel partners; GCC or international utility experience preferred.
• Knowledge of 33/11kV metal‑clad switchgear, circuit breakers and busbars is an advantage.

Required skills

• Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) technology.
• Protection and relay testing.
• High‑voltage (HV) electrical equipment operation.
• Power transmission & distribution systems.
• IEC, IEEE and other international electrical standards.
• Electrical drawing, Single Line Diagram (SLD) and schematic interpretation.
• Fault diagnosis and troubleshooting of HV systems.
• Insulation resistance, contact resistance, timing and SF6 gas leakage testing.

What we offer

• Competitive salary BD 700–900 per month plus overtime.
• Opportunity to work on high‑profile 220kV & 66kV GIS projects.
• Professional development in a leading power‑utility environment.