Maintenance engineering specialist elec

Job Type: Contract Work | Period: Monday - Friday | Duration: 12 months renewable contract | Location: Milan, Italy

Maintenance Engineering Specialist responsible for electrical maintenance and reliability of LNG facilities in Milan, Italy.

• Develop and conduct preventive maintenance programs for electrical systems to enhance reliability and performance.
• Manage maintenance of power, instrument, and earthing transformers across LNG trains.
• Participate in functional safety studies and proof‑test planning for safety instrumented functions.
• Oversee operation and maintenance of Gas Turbine Generators (GTG) Frame‑7 / Trent 60 class GTGs.
• Use electrical test equipment for calibration and competency assessments.
• Maintain and update Electrical Area Classification (EAC) drawings throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage protection relay settings, coordination studies, and firmware version control.
• Ensure compliance with ATEX / IECEx certification standards for hazardous areas.
• Monitor SCADA & electrical systems for optimal performance and safety.
• Implement international electrical standards across all operations.
• Oversee emergency diesel generators (EDG) and UPS/DC systems for critical loads.
• Coordinate contract site electrical activities and supervise vendor operations.
• Develop and adjust preventive electrical maintenance plans based on operational needs.
• Provide technical expertise to achieve maintenance at minimum cost.

• Expertise in power transformers, dielectric oil analysis, and dissolved gas analysis (DGA).
• Strong knowledge of functional safety (IEC 61511 / IEC 61508) principles.
• Experience with gas turbine generators (GTG) Frame‑7 / Trent 60 class GTGs.
• Proficiency in using electrical test equipment, including HV test sets and power quality analyzers.
• Ability to manage EAC and hazardous area drawings.
• Skilled in protection relay management and COMTRADE event record analysis.
• In‑depth understanding of ATEX / IECEx certification processes.
• Familiarity with SCADA & electrical monitoring systems, particularly Honeywell Experion PKS.
• Knowledge of international electrical standards such as IEC, IEEE, ANSI, API, EN, NEMA MG1/2, ISO.
• Experience with motor protection & control systems and emergency diesel generators (EDG).
• Competence in UPS / DC systems management for safety‑critical loads.
• Expertise in PLC/DCS for electrical systems and CMIMS/SAP PM integration.
• Ability to conduct arc flash & electrical safety studies per IEEE1584‑2018.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field preferred.
• Relevant certifications in electrical engineering or safety standards are advantageous.
• Minimum of 5 years in maintenance engineering within the LNG or energy sector.

Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience. Opportunity for contract renewal after 12 months based on performance.