Electrical Engineer - III

ACWA Power; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading power and water company in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced professional to supervise electrical maintenance activities. The role includes managing a team, ensuring compliance with HSE guidelines, and optimizing maintenance processes for efficiency. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and substantial experience in electrical maintenance, specifically in desalination and power generation plants. This position offers a challenging environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years in electrical maintenance in water desalination and power generation plants, including 2 years in a supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Supervise team activities to meet targets and ensure policy compliance.
• Monitor preventive and corrective maintenance for electrical equipment.
• Respond to emergency breakdowns and minimize downtime.
• Promote condition-based maintenance through troubleshooting and RCA.
• Analyze maintenance data and propose reliability improvements.
• Prepare feasibility studies for new installations or modifications.
• Forecast manpower and material needs for maintenance execution.
• Coordinate annual outage maintenance for critical electrical equipment.

Skills

Practical electrical engineering experience

Downtime analysis and problem-solving tools

Maintenance management and predictive inspection tools

CMMS knowledge (SAP preferred)

Project management

Preventive/predictive maintenance theory

Mentoring and people management

Knowledge of desalination and power plant operations

Planning and organizing skills

Experience in outage execution for critical electrical equipment

Teamwork and collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

Overview

Reporting: Administrative: Maintenance Manager

Job Purpose: Supervise and manage electrical maintenance activities including preventive and corrective maintenance, planned outages, and overhauls for all electrical equipment in line with maintenance plans, HSE guidelines, and quality standards.

Number of Staff Supervised: Direct Reports: ~2–3 | Indirect Reports: ~7–8

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise team activities to meet targets and ensure policy compliance
• Monitor preventive and corrective maintenance for electrical equipment
• Respond to emergency breakdowns and minimize downtime
• Promote condition-based maintenance through troubleshooting and RCA
• Troubleshoot critical electrical issues and ensure compliance with quality and HSE standards
• Analyze maintenance data and propose reliability improvements
• Prepare feasibility studies for new installations or modifications
• Forecast manpower and material needs for maintenance execution
• Coordinate annual outage maintenance for critical electrical equipment
• Ensure accurate SAP documentation of maintenance activities
• Enforce HSSE compliance and permit-to-work procedures
• Collaborate with HSE to ensure safety rules are followed and incidents investigated
• Prepare monthly/annual requirements for equipment and spare parts
• Conduct technical evaluations with procurement for material selection
• Maintain relationships with internal departments and external contractors
• Liaise with EPC/OEM contractors for technical guidance
• Supervise SAP processes including planning, scheduling, and data management
• Contribute to change initiatives and improvement projects
• Adhere to organizational policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager

Internal and External Relationships

Internal Relationships: Maintenance Manager, Electrical Section Heads, Electrical Supervisor, Technicians, Operations Team

External Relationships: Contractors and vendors

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Minimum Experience

Minimum Experience: 8–10 years in electrical maintenance in water desalination and power generation plants, including 2 years in a supervisory role

Skills Required

• Practical electrical engineering experience
• Downtime analysis and problem-solving tools
• Maintenance management and predictive inspection tools
• CMMS knowledge (SAP preferred)
• Project management
• Preventive/predictive maintenance theory
• Mentoring and people management
• Knowledge of desalination and power plant operations
• Planning and organizing skills
• Experience in outage execution for critical electrical equipment
• Teamwork and collaboration