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 220 kV and 66 kV Gas Insulated Switchgear systems in Bahrain. You will work on high‑voltage substations and power transmission projects, ensuring reliability and safety of critical electrical infrastructure.

Key responsibilities

• Install, test, commission, operate and maintain 220 kV & 66 kV GIS equipment.
• Perform preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance on GIS and associated HV switchgear.
• Diagnose and rectify faults in GIS, transformers, circuit breakers, protection relays, CTs, PTs and busbars.
• Execute insulation resistance, contact resistance, timing, SF₆ gas leakage and functional testing.
• Read and interpret single‑line diagrams, protection schematics and engineering drawings.
• Coordinate with OEMs, consultants and project teams during installation and commissioning.
• Prepare maintenance schedules, technical reports and commissioning documentation.
• Supervise technicians and contractors while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BE/B.Tech).
• 5–7 years of experience with operation, maintenance, installation, testing and commissioning of 220 kV & 66 kV GIS.
• At least 3 years of hands‑on GIS installation and commissioning experience.
• Experience with OEMs or OEM channel partners; GCC or international utility experience preferred.
• Knowledge of IEC, IEEE and other international electrical standards.

Required skills

• Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) technology.
• Protection and relay testing.
• High‑voltage electrical equipment handling.
• Power transmission and distribution systems.
• Reading electrical drawings, single‑line diagrams and schematics.

What we offer

• Competitive salary of BD 700–900 per month plus overtime.
• Opportunity to work on leading high‑voltage infrastructure projects.
• Dynamic onsite environment in high‑voltage substations.