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Petrofac Electrical Design Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 4 Jul 2024

Petrofac Electrical Design Engineer Interview Experiences

1 interview found

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
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Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why transformer is rated in kva ?
  • Ans. 

    Transformers are rated in kVA because it indicates the maximum amount of power that can be safely handled by the transformer.

    • kVA rating is used to determine the maximum load that a transformer can handle without overheating.

    • It takes into account both the voltage and current ratings of the transformer.

    • kVA rating helps in selecting the right size of transformer for a specific application.

    • For example, a 100 kVA transforme...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Full form of MCCB?
  • Ans. 

    MCCB stands for Molded Case Circuit Breaker.

    • MCCB is a type of circuit breaker that is commonly used in electrical distribution systems.

    • It provides protection against overcurrent and short circuit faults.

    • MCCBs have adjustable trip settings for different levels of current protection.

    • Examples of MCCB manufacturers include Schneider Electric, Siemens, and ABB.

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Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
-
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. I am electrical technician Offshor returner
  • Q2. Diploma 12th
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. To
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I was interviewed in Jul 2024.

Round 1 - Technical 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. What is an electrical panel?
  • Q2. What are the best practices for electrical motor maintenance?
  • Q3. Capacitor bank maintenance
  • Q4. Grids maintenance
  • Q5. Electrical panel diagrams
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Technical questions
Round 2 - Group Discussion 

Rotten egg on inverted pen, social media

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Interview questions
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Preventive Maintenance of All Kinds of H.V & LV Breakers, Motors, Voltage Up To 33 KV & 11 KV & 6.6.KV /2400 KW ,Transformer(15.75KV /230 KV ), Corrective Maintenance of HV/MV /LV Switches gears,VCB,AC...
  • Ans. 

    Preventive and corrective maintenance of various electrical equipment including breakers, motors, transformers, and relays.

    • Perform regular maintenance on high and low voltage breakers, motors, and transformers.

    • Test and calibrate various protection relays for motors, transformers, and generators.

    • Conduct transformer oil BDV test, thermal scanning, and earth fault and prediction tests.

    • Terminate high voltage motors, instal...

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  • Q2. Preventive Maintenance of All Kinds of H.V & LV Breakers, Motors, Voltage Up To 33 KV & 11 KV & 6.6.KV /2400 KW ,Transformer(15.75KV /230 KV ), Corrective Maintenance of HV/MV /LV Switches gears,VCB,AC...
  • Ans. 

    Preventive and corrective maintenance of various electrical equipment including breakers, motors, transformers, and relays.

    • Perform regular maintenance tasks on high and low voltage breakers, motors, and transformers.

    • Test and calibrate protection relays for motors, transformers, and generators.

    • Conduct transformer oil BDV tests, thermal scanning, and earth fault and prediction tests.

    • Terminate high voltage motors, install...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Preventive Maintenance of All Kinds of H.V & LV Breakers, Motors, Voltage Up To 33 KV & 11 KV & 6.6.KV /2400 KW ,Transformer(15.75KV /230 KV ), Corrective Maintenance of HV/MV /LV Switches gears,VCB,AC...
  • Ans. 

    Preventive and corrective maintenance of various electrical equipment including breakers, motors, transformers, switches, relays, and testing/calibration of protections.

    • Preventive maintenance of H.V & LV breakers, motors, transformers, switches, etc.

    • Corrective maintenance of HV/MV/LV switchgears, breakers, cubicles, etc.

    • Testing and calibration of various protection relays for motors, transformers, generators.

    • Transforme...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Preventive Maintenance of All Kinds of H.V & LV Breakers, Motors, Voltage Up To 33 KV & 11
KV & 6.6.KV /2400 KW ,Transformer(15.75KV /230 KV ), Corrective Maintenance of HV/MV /LV
Switches gears,VCB,ACB,MOCB,SF6 Breakers, Breaker cubicle, earthling Switches ,Generator
earthling Switch ETC. Testing and calibration of all kinds of protections Relay of High Voltage and
low Voltage Motors, Transformers ,Generator like Under Voltage Relay , locked Rotor Relay
,Differential Relay , Negative Phase Sequence Relay , Over current/Thermal Over Current Relay ,
Bucholz Relay , DGPT Relay ETC. Transformer Oil BDV Test, Thermal Scanning , Earth fault and
Prediction Test of Equipment .Termination of high Voltage Motors , Cable Errection , Installation of
Motors, and Trial/Load Test. Transformer Oil Extracting ,Testing (BDV), Oil Filtration .
Equipments Of Oil & Gas Plant , Chlorine Plant, co2 plant
Maintenance of battery Banks , UPS for auxiliary Start UP and Control Voltage call safe supply.
EQUIPMENT UNDER RESPONSIBILITIES :
 MV MOTORS UPTO 2400 KW / 3 PHASE / 6600V / 60HZ
 LV MOTORS UPTO 125 KW / 3PHANSE / 380V / 60HZ
 RECTIFIER FOR CL2 PLANT CELL 3000 AMP / 380/60HZ / 120V DC
 TRANSFORMERS 15.75 KV / 230 KV – 150MVA
 TRANSFORMERS 15.75 KV / 6.6KV – 80 MVA
 TRANSFORMERS 6.6KV / 380V – 800KVA
 BATTERY BANKS 2000 AMP
 INVERTER / CHARGER 2000 AMP  SWITCH GEARS MV 6.6 KV / 3500 AMP SWITCH
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected
Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Assigned for the Construction, Commissioning and Operation works related to tunnel system
  • Q2. Work includes Loop checking, testing, commissioning, functional test and trouble shooting of LV Switch gear. MCC, Motors, VFD

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - trouble shooting of LV Switch gear. MCC, Motors, VFD, PLC, BMS system, FIRE ALARM and LIGHTING system Installation.
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. My education completed my experience electrical associate Alstom manufacturing pvt India
  • Q2. My all experiences plant mantenance

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - New job shair in power sector oils and gas

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Aug 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Interview 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. General questions related to past work experience and previous job changes.
  • Q2. It was an interview to check personality traits rather that technical knowledge

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Remain honest, positive and calm during the interview. Don’t say negative things about past employers/ jobs.

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Apr 2022. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. 1. Tell me about urself. 2. Questions from whatever projects,achievements you highlighted in resume or during answering ques bo 1

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare the answer for tel me about urself, ur answer for this question will shape ur further interview

I was interviewed before Aug 2020.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Star delta starter, DOL starter,

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Type of motors, types of sensors, temperature detectors, types of valves, PLC, MCCB,

Petrofac Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Petrofac Electrical Design Engineer interview?
Petrofac interview process usually has 1 rounds. The most common rounds in the Petrofac interview process are Technical.
How to prepare for Petrofac Electrical Design Engineer interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at Petrofac. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Petrofac expect are Design, HVAC, Offshore and Substation.
What are the top questions asked in Petrofac Electrical Design Engineer interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Petrofac Electrical Design Engineer interview -

  1. Why transformer is rated in kv...read more
  2. Full form of MC...read more

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