Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

We are an EPC project company, seeking a skilled and responsible Oil Filtration Machine Operator with experience in transformer oil filtration, dehydration, vacuuming, and oil handling activities for power and distribution transformers. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience operating oil filtration plants/machines at substations, industrial sites, and transformer maintenance projects across the UAE.

Key Responsibilities are as under:-

• Operate transformer oil filtration machines safely and efficiently.

• Carry out oil filtration, oil filling, vacuuming, dehydration, and degassing activities for:

  • Power Transformers

  • Distribution Transformers

  • Reactors and related electrical equipment

• Connect filtration hoses, pipelines, vacuum pumps, and accessories properly.

• Monitor oil temperature, pressure, vacuum levels, and machine performance during operations.

• Ensure contamination-free oil handling practices.

• Perform oil sampling for laboratory testing.

• Assist in transformer evacuation and oil filling under vacuum.

• Maintain daily job reports, filtration records, and equipment checklists.

• Carry out routine maintenance and cleaning of oil filtration machines and tools.

• Follow all HSE and electrical safety procedures at site.

• Coordinate with engineers, supervisors, and client representatives during shutdown or maintenance activities.

• Mobilize to various project sites across the UAE as required.

Desired Candidate Profile

• ITI / Diploma / Technical certification in Mechanical or Electrical field preferred.

• Minimum 5-10 years’ experience in transformer oil filtration and maintenance activities.

• Experience working with:

  • High voltage transformers

  • Oil filtration plants

  • Vacuum dehydration systems

  • Transformer maintenance contractors or utilities

• Knowledge of transformer oil properties and BDV testing preferred.

• Familiarity with UAE industrial or utility projects is an advantage.

• Ability to read basic technical instructions and safety procedures.

• Valid UAE driving license will be an added advantage.

  
  

Required Skills

• Hands-on operation of oil filtration machines

• Knowledge of transformer maintenance practices

• Basic mechanical troubleshooting

• Understanding of electrical safety procedures

• Teamwork and site coordination

• Physically fit for field/site work

• Ability to work overtime or during shutdowns when required