Saudi Aramco GI 2.706 RESPONSIBILITY FOR POWER SYSTEMS OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE

This Saudi Aramco General Instruction (GI) document, titled RESPONSIBILITY FOR POWER SYSTEMS OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE, establishes the official framework for the operation and maintenance (O&M) of all Saudi Aramco electrical power systems. It clearly defines the roles and responsibilities between the Power Operations Department (POD) and other Saudi Aramco organizations, including industrial facilities and community support services.

The document meticulously outlines procedures for electrical equipment operations, including monitoring, control, switching, isolation, lockout, and the use of hold tags. It also details the scope of electrical equipment maintenance, encompassing preventive, routine, and corrective work, and addresses voltage ratings classifications (Low and High Voltage).

Key areas covered include the responsibilities for operating and maintaining various power system components such as substations, switchgears, transformers, power lines, circuit breakers, and associated control systems. This comprehensive guideline aims to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient performance of Saudi Aramco's critical electrical infrastructure, promoting uniform O&M practices across the organization.

Ideal for power systems engineers, maintenance supervisors, electrical technicians, and HSE officers working in oil and gas or heavy industrial environments.