Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

Nalco Water, An Ecolab Company; Dhahran Compound; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of water treatment solutions in Saudi Arabia seeks an experienced Industrial Electrical Technician. This role involves installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting electrical systems and control equipment in industrial environments. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of experience as an industrial technician, a diploma in Electrical Technology, and strong problem-solving skills. Safety compliance and teamwork are crucial in ensuring efficient operations. Join a company dedicated to technological innovation and sustainability.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience as an industrial electrician/technician.
• Hands-on experience with VFDs and motor control circuits.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and technical manuals.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and international electrical standards.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Communication

Safety protocols adherence

Education

Diploma or Technical Certificate in Electrical Technology

Tools

Multimeters

VFDs

PLC interfaces

Job description

Want to build a brighter, bolder future and cultivate your career? Join Ecolab’s team and help create a world in which we all thrive.

Nalco Water, an Ecolab company, helps customers conserve more than 161 billion gallons of water annually. We serve industries from food & beverage to mining and manufacturing, delivering innovative solutions that reduce, reuse, and recycle water while protecting systems and equipment. Our team combines deep technical expertise with smart technology to drive efficiency, sustainability, and performance.

Job Description: Industrial Electrical Technician

Responsible for providing technical support to current customers. Able to troubleshoot and resolve basic service support challenge. Demonstrates the ability to work in a safety focused environment. Able to provide more technical service support: installation, calibration, and ongoing maintenance. Developing an understanding of business, products/services, & account needs. Assists with training customers.

The Industrial Electrical Technician is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems, instrumentation, and control equipment used in industrial facilities. The role ensures safe and reliable operation of machinery, power distribution, automation systems, and plant utilities.

Electrical Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on motors, MCCs, VFDs, panels, generators, and transformers.
• Diagnose electrical faults using multimeters, insulation testers, clamp meters, and other diagnostic tools.
• Troubleshoot low-voltage and medium-voltage equipment (typically 24VDC–480VAC or plant standard).
• Repair or replace faulty components such as contactors, relays, circuit breakers, fuses, and sensors.
• Install and calibrate sensors, transmitters (pressure, flow, level, temperature), and control valves.
• Assist with PLC, SCADA, and automation system troubleshooting.
• Support instrument loop checking, wiring verification, and commissioning activities.
• Install cable trays, conduits, industrial wiring, and control panels.
• Perform panel terminations according to drawings and standards.
• Participate in plant electrical expansions, upgrades, and shutdown projects.
• Interpret electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, P&IDs, and control schematics.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, job sheets, and electrical logs.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies (LOTO, arc flash, PPE) and international electrical standards (IEC/NEC).
• Follow all electrical safety procedures and permit-to-work systems.
• Report hazards, unsafe equipment, and near misses.
• Ensure work is performed with lockout/tagout (LOTO) and proper isolation.
• Strong knowledge of electrical troubleshooting and repair.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and technical manuals.
• Familiarity with industrial automation, sensors, and communication protocols.
• Hands‑on experience with VFDs, soft starters, and motor control circuits.
• Good communication and teamwork.
• Strong problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and during plant shutdowns.
• Industrial plant environment with noise, heat, and rotating equipment.
• May require overtime, shift work, or on‑call rotation.
• Must use PPE and follow strict safety protocols.
• Diploma or Technical Certificate in Electrical Technology, Industrial Electricity, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience as an industrial electrician/technician in manufacturing, industrial plants, utilities, or oil & gas.
• Experience with VFDs, control panels, PLC interfaces, and instrumentation is a strong advantage.

About Ecolab

At Ecolab, we prioritize our talent‑first philosophy by creating the most capable and diverse team to excel at our nearly three million customer sites. Building on a century of innovation, our 48,000 associates help deliver comprehensive science‑based solutions, data‑driven insights and world‑class service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, and optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, life sciences, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. Our solutions not only enhance operational efficiency but also contribute to sustainability and public health, making a positive impact on the world. We are committed to eliminating unnecessary complexities and embracing a beginner's mindset, continuously seeking new perspectives and innovative solutions to stay ahead in a rapidly changing world.

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging

Ecolab is committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and furthering the principles of Equal Opportunity to Employment. We will recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance in all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement. Ecolab will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin,citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, or disability.