WPR – Electrical (Work Permit Receiver – Electrical)

Job Description:

Job Title: WPR – Electrical (Work Permit Receiver – Electrical)

Location: Saudi Arabia (Aramco Projects)
Experience: Minimum 5 Years of experience with Aramco projects is mandatory
Industry: Oil & Gas / Power / Utilities
Category: Electrical / HSE / Field Operations

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Work Permit Receiver (WPR – Electrical) for electrical operations at substations, overhead lines, and towers in Aramco projects. The ideal candidate must be well-versed in Aramco safety standards, permit-to-work systems, and electrical isolation/energization procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Secure and manage electrical work permits for substation and high-voltage tower operations in compliance with Aramco procedures.
• Conduct Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and task-specific briefings in line with SAEP-99 and the Aramco Safety Handbook.
• Execute and monitor LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) processes, temporary grounding, and isolation protocols.
• Coordinate closely with Safety Officers, Engineers, and PTW Coordinators to maintain zero-incident environments.
• Supervise safe energization and de-energization of electrical equipment including transformers, switchgear, and HV cables.
• Ensure compliance with PDI 50 and related electrical safety and inspection standards.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation and logs related to permit status, JSA, LOTO, grounding, and energization records.

Candidate Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience as a WPR – Electrical in Aramco projects.
• Must hold Aramco-approved WPR Certification for electrical scope.
• Strong understanding of Aramco’s SAEP-99, GI standards, and permit-to-work systems.
• Knowledge of grounding practices (PDI 50), safety isolation, and electrical testing.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and coordination skills.
• Strong focus on safety and risk mitigation in high-voltage environments.
• Proficiency in English (Arabic is a plus).