Electrical Engineer - Transformer Oil & Lubricant Oil Testing

About the role

Gulf Laboratories, part of Mannai Corporation, offers laboratory testing, inspection and analytical services in Qatar, including transformer oil testing, lubricant oil analysis, electrical condition assessments and quality assurance. It is looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer to join its team in Doha, responsible for transformer oil and lubricant oil testing, electrical condition assessments, laboratory operations and technical report interpretation.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and carry out transformer oil and lubricant oil testing according to approved procedures and international standards.
• Perform onsite electrical condition assessment testing of transformers, motors and generators, including oil sampling and technical inspections.
• Analyse transformer oil (dielectric breakdown voltage, moisture, acidity, dissolved gas analysis) and lubricant oil (viscosity, flash point, water content, wear metals, contamination).
• Interpret test results, identify equipment condition trends and prepare detailed technical reports with recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with ISO/IEC 17025, ASTM, IEC and ISO methods, and QA/QC procedures.
• Coordinate with clients and contractors on sampling, onsite testing and report clarifications.
• Maintain equipment calibration, method validation, quality control records and laboratory safety; support audits, proficiency testing and continuous improvement.
• Work with the Oil Laboratory team to improve procedures and deliver accurate reports on time.

Required profile

• 6-10 years of relevant experience, with at least 5 years in electrical testing, transformer oil analysis, lubricant oil testing or a QA/QC laboratory.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience in oil testing laboratories, electrical utilities, power generation, industrial maintenance or condition monitoring.

Required skills

• Transformer oil testing, electrical condition assessment and oil sampling.
• Lubricant oil analysis, wear metal analysis and machinery condition monitoring.
• Working knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025, ASTM and IEC transformer oil methods and ISO lubricant oil standards.
• QA/QC procedures, equipment calibration, method validation and audit requirements.
• Strong analytical, reporting, problem-solving and client communication skills.