Substation Maintenance Section

• It is one of the branches of Electricity Maintenance Department –

City (EMD-C).

• It is responsible for maintenance of power network assets in Al Ain

city area.

• It is responsible for carrying out corrective maintenance either

planned or unplanned (Breakdown) 24 Hrs / 7 days a week.

• It consists of four major Units.

• The boundary of work cover 33, 11 & 0.4 kV equipment in Grid,

Primary and Distribution substation.
Schematic Diagram of Network
Structure Chart of The Section
Section Head
Condition Based Maintenance
Unit

Corrective Maintenance Unit

Reliability Centered Maintenance

Unit
Technical Support Unit
 Head of Maintenance Section
• Manage the functions, personnel and all network assets
pertaining to all the four units.

• Coordinate with all unit heads to ensure the control,

maintenance and optimal performance of all substations.

• Coordinate with all unit heads to ensure the adherence to the

policies and procedures from the Health & Safety Executive
(HSE), Regulation & Supervision Bureau (RSB) and working
directives from the AADC.

• Coordinate with all unit heads to ensure all Key Performance

Indicators ( KPIs) are achieved.
 Head of CBM Unit
• Mange, control and direct all substation activities pertaining to Condition
Based Maintenance (CBM) Unit.

• Review and update the pertaining HSE procedures and manuals ensuring
all engineers are informed and compliant.

• Approve and recommend the guidelines and programs for the CBM
maintenance of the all 11-33KV asset equipment and Low Voltage (LV)
panel in coordination with the CBM maintenance engineer.

• Review & approve the weekly and monthly reports on the status of the
CBM and minor corrective maintenance repairs of substations.
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• Receive original reports from the Maintenance Planning Section based on
the AADC approval for the CBM plan.

• Approve all Purchase Requisitions (PR), Material Requisitions (MR) and

follow orders until delivery and inspection of equipment and materials in
AADC store.

• Provide a technical report for the preparation of the annual budget for Unit
predicting material, equipment, manpower consumption, new
developments for the forecasted year.

• Ensure all staff under the Unit have or are undergoing training and
development. To remain committed to the development of staff within the
section.

• Coordinate with section head and all other unit heads to ensure all Key
Performance Indicators (KPIs) are achieved.
 Head of CM Unit
• Mange, control and direct all substation activities pertaining to the Corrective
Maintenance Unit.

• Review and update the pertaining HSE procedures and manuals ensuring all
engineers are informed and compliant.

• Clear all abnormalities of equipment reported from the Condition Based

Maintenance (CBM) Unit or any other parties also attend breakdowns and all
emergency works repairs and replacements in a timely and effective manner.

• Review & approve weekly and monthly reports on the status of the corrective
maintenance repairs of Substations, inclusive of material and equipment
usage, and recommendation for future works.

• Monitor the status of the Substations and refer all immediate cases to the
Corrective Maintenance Unit to remove the abnormalities and complete the
necessary work orders pertaining to network assets.
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• Prepare a report for any failed or damaged equipment (asset) including the
Root Cause Analysis for each failure and prepare technical supporting
insurance report.

• Ensure the equipment and materials for the Substation Maintenance are
thoroughly and accurately assessed in accordance to the HSE, RSB and AADC to
ensure the safety of all staff.

• Ensure all staff are thoroughly trained and ensure the guidelines by the HSE,
RSB and AADC are strictly adhered to.

• Provide a technical report for the preparation of the annual budget for Unit
predicting material, equipment, manpower consumption, new developments
for the forecasted year.

• Coordinate with section head and all other unit heads to ensure all Key
Performance Indicators (KPIs)are achieved.
 Head of RCM Unit
• Mange, control and direct all substation activities pertaining to the Reliability
Centered Maintenance Unit.

• Review and update the pertaining HSE procedures and manuals ensuring all
engineers are informed and compliant.

• Head the Deep Interrogation Program into all selected assets against a pre-defined
measurable criterion, investigating the dimensions pertaining to the manufacturer,
age, type, model, operational condition.

• Generate a model for the, life span of the asset and health index (risk), with
recommendations submitted to Asset Management.

• Coordinate with Asset Management to establish a replacement strategy for both

long and short term plans for maintenance.

• Assist in the recommendation of guidelines and programs for maintenance strategy

for both High & Low Voltage assets before and after energizing any equipment.
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• Prepare a report for any abnormal equipment (asset) including the Root
Cause Analysis for each case.

• Provide a technical report for the preparation of the annual budget for
Unit predicting material, equipment, manpower consumption, new
developments for the forecasted year.

• Ensure all staff under the Unit have or are undergoing training and
development. To remain committed to the development of staff within the
section

• Research new technologies and methods to enhance the Power Network,

for future demands

• Coordinate with section head and all other unit heads to ensure all Key
Performance Indicators (KPIs)are achieved.
 Head of Technical Support Unit
• Liaise with the Technical Management Team (TMT) & Project Management Team
(PMT) to assist in all AADC projects pertaining to the development of new and
existing substations.

• Assist the TMT to review and provide technical support to all tenders and offers
up to the reward of the contract.

• Assist the PMT to provide technical expertise until the project has been awarded
and handed it over for development and completion. To mainly assist on projects
pertaining to AADC, Municipality, private clients, hospitals etc.

• Review and recommend the guidelines and programs for the CBM, preventative
and corrective maintenance of the all 11/33KV assets.

• Ensure the equipment and materials for the Substation Maintenance are
thoroughly and accurately assessed in accordance to the HSE, RSB and AADC to
ensure the safety of all staff.
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• Provide a technical report for the preparation of the annual budget for Unit predicting
material, equipment, manpower consumption, new developments, projects for the
forecasted year.

• Review and update work procedures for job plan activities in coordination with the
concerned maintenance units, and report to the substation maintenance Head for
approval & forwarding to planning section with recommendations.

• Review and follow/ participate in the inspection of the inventory material in both Site
and Factory Tests.

• Ensure all engineers review and update ADWEA Standard Technical Specification
(ASTS). To update the quality control of equipment, review ISO and HSE policies,
procedures and guidelines.

• Ensure all staff under the Unit have or are undergoing training and development. To
remain committed to the development of staff within the section.

• Research new technologies and methods to enhance the Power Network, for future
demands.
Assets in AADC Network
Primary Brick Built (Old)
Primary Brick Built (New)
Primary Package Unit (New)
Distribution Brick Built
Distribution Package Unit
Power Transformer 33/11 kV
Distribution Transformer 11/0.415kV
Ring Main Unit 11 kV
Low Voltage Panel (Horizontal)
Low Voltage Panel (Vertical)
 Types of Switchgear
• Switchgears are classified in two major types according
to the isolation medium of Bus bars either 33 kV or 11
kkV levels.

• Gas isolated switchgear (GIS) (SF6).

• Air isolated switchgear (AIS).

Gas isolated switchgear 11 kV (GIS) (SF6)
Gas isolated switchgear 33 kV (GIS) (SF6)
Air isolated switchgear 11 kV (AIS)
Air isolated switchgear 33 kV (AIS)
 Types of Circuit Breaker
• Circuit breakers classified in three major types
according to the medium of arc extinguisher either in
33 kV or 11 kV levels.

• Gas CB (SF6).
• Vacuum CB
• Oil CB
Oil CB (33 kV)
OIL CB (11 kV )
Gas (SF6) 33 kV CB
Vacuum CB 11 kV
Vacuum CB 33 kV
Capacitor Bank Unit