Electrical Engineer

ENGIE Middle East; Yanbu`; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Yanbu is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to oversee maintenance operations at a large RO plant. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of electrical maintenance experience, including leadership roles. Responsibilities include ensuring safety compliance, overseeing electrical technicians, and managing equipment maintenance schedules. This role offers a dynamic work environment focused on technical excellence.

Benefits

Health insurance

Training programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in electrical maintenance of large RO plants.
• 2 years as an Electrical Engineer cohort.
• Proficient in safety systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Electrical Technicians for effective operations.
• Ensure compliance with safety practices during maintenance tasks.
• Conduct root cause analysis of equipment failures.

Skills

Electrical maintenance leadership

Troubleshooting

Safety procedures

Inventory management

Report generation

Education

Accredited Engineering degree

Tools

Computerized Maintenance Management System

Job description

Description

Safety at Work

• Ensures a safe working environment for himself and the Electrical Technicians whilst working on any equipment;
• Obtains a Permit to Work for each job as necessitated by the Yanbu 4 RO Plant HSE Procedures put in place;
• Ensures all necessary precautions are taken by himself, the Electrical Technicians and Contractors while undertaking any jobs in Yanbu 4 RO Plant;
• Ensures that all necessary tools are available for the safe working on equipment and that are used during performance on all jobs in the Plant;
• Monitors Electrical Technicians and Contractors to ensure Safe Work Practices as per Plant HSE guidelines are followed;
• Points out any unsafe conditions to Management.
  
  

Team Leadership

• Leads the Electrical Maintenance Technicians and ensures a high level of efficiency in the Team;
  
• Builds and sustains a committed, cohesive and dynamic Team;
• Acts as a mentor for the Electrical Team;
• Leads by example;
• Recommends the appropriate training for the Electrical Technicians.
  
  

Maintenance Task Planning and Execution

• Ensures maintenance tasks are completed by the Technicians as per Work Orders generated in Computerize Electrical Maintenance Management System;
• Ensures the reports of maintenance done is documented in;
• Generates reports as necessary for the maintenance done;
• Plans for and ensures that maintenance of all electrical equipment is in accordance with OEM Manuals for the equipment;
• Ensures electrical equipment maintenance planning is correctly scheduled so that all equipment is maintained as per OEM recommended intervals;
• Arranges for condition monitoring of electrical equipment;
• Reviews Electrical Maintenance Procedures and suggests improvements.
  
  

Equipment Failure Troubleshooting and Repair

• Supports reliable and accessible 24-hour engineering call-out functionality;
• Attempts all possible means of reducing equipment downtime and ensuring high plant availability;
• Performs troubleshooting activities as necessary to determine failure conditions and rectifies defects found;
• Record and reports rectified jobs to the O&M Manager;
• Generates reports of equipment failure;
• Performs Root Cause Analysis of failures;
• Works with Plant Operations Personnel for resolving problems encountered with electrical equipment.
  
  

Reporting, Overall Planning and Budgeting

• Ensures that all planned and unplanned jobs are undertaken within Electrical Maintenance budget;
• Works with the O&M Manager for outage planning and execution;
• Undertake planning and budget preparation processes.
  
  

Spares, Consumables and Tools

• Ensures adequate inventories of spares and consumables are maintained;
• Places requisitions for purchase of required spares and consumables;
• Ensures necessary tooling is available to all Technicians;
• Ensures Third Party Certification of all tools is done on an annual basis or as required;
  
• Ensures all tools are maintained and are in good working condition.
  
  

Ownership

• Assumes ownership of Plant’s electrical equipment and strives to maintain them in the best possible condition.
  
  

Delivers Technical Advice to Enable Efficient Maintenance of Electrical Equipment and Continuous Improvement

• Delivers technical advice to colleagues and Contractors to ensure safety and the proper execution of Plant Maintenance Practices;
• Apply engineering knowledge and skills to review and update task lists for equipment. Implement initiatives to address inconsistencies in Computerize Electrical management system scheduling, practices and documentation.
  
  

Train and Develop Electrical Technicians to Build the Workforce’s Technical Capability and to Deliver a Step Up in Plant Performance

• Coach Electrical Technicians on electrical equipment, Safe Work Procedures and Operational Techniques to ensure proper execution of Plant Routines;
  
  

Prepares and delivers technical training including modules on HV and LV, transformers and switchgear

Essential Qualifications:

• An accredited Engineering degree
  
  

Demonstrated competence at engineering level with adequate education and training supported

Experience:

• At least 5 years experience in the electrical maintenance of a large RO plant, 2 of which must have been in the capacity of Electrical Engineer
• Leading and managing people
• Use of safety systems
• Use of computerized maintenance management system
  
  

Business Unit: GBU Flexible Gen & Retail

Division: Thermal AMEA - KSA

Legal Entity: Engie Yanbu for Operation & Maintenance

Professional Experience: Skilled ( >3 experience <15 years)

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree