Electrical Supervisor

Acwa Power; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

ACWA Power seeks an experienced Electrical Supervisor for opportunities across RO desalination and CCGT power plants in Saudi Arabia. You will supervise preventive, corrective and condition-based electrical maintenance to ensure reliability and safe work execution.

Role involves guiding technicians, coordinating with Operations and Planning, and ensuring proper safety, documentation and resource availability.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Electrical Maintenance is required.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering preferred.
• 10+ years in electrical maintenance and repair.
• Experience with RO desalination or CCGT plants.
• Ability to read electrical diagrams and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Supervise electrical maintenance activities including preventive, corrective and condition-based work.
• Oversee maintenance of motors, switchgear, transformers, MCCs, drives and electrical systems.
• Coordinate maintenance across RO desalination or CCGT sites for availability and reliability.
• Lead technicians in troubleshooting, testing, repairs and outages.
• Ensure LOTO, permits-to-work, isolation and safety procedures are followed.
• Review work orders and documentation; maintain equipment history and testing results.
• Coordinate with Operations, Planning and Stores to secure parts and tools.
• Monitor performance, provide technical guidance and ensure HSE and quality compliance.

Skills

Electrical know-how

Maintenance expertise

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Planning & organizing

Education

Diploma in Electrical Maintenance

Electrical Engineering degree preferred

Job description

Electrical Supervisor KSA Technical Recruitment Campaign 2026 Location Saudi Arabia Function Maintenance CCGT Power Generation RO Desalination

Job Summary

ACWA Operations is seeking experienced Electrical Supervisors for upcoming opportunities across RO desalination and CCGT power plants in Saudi Arabia. The role is responsible for supervising preventive, corrective and condition-based electrical maintenance activities, ensuring equipment reliability, safe work execution and effective deployment of maintenance personnel during routine operations, planned outages and overhauls.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Supervise electrical maintenance activities, including preventive, corrective and condition-based maintenance of plant equipment.
• Oversee maintenance of motors, switchgear, transformers, motor control centres (MCCs), variable-speed drives, generators and electrical auxiliary systems.
• Coordinate electrical maintenance activities across RO desalination or CCGT power plants, ensuring equipment availability and operational reliability.
• Lead electrical technicians in troubleshooting, equipment testing, repairs, planned outages and overhauls.
• Ensure proper implementation of electrical safety procedures, equipment isolation, lockout tagout (LOTO) and permit-to-work requirements.
• Review maintenance work orders, technical drawings, equipment history and testing results, ensuring accurate documentation and reporting.
• Coordinate with Operations, Planning and Stores teams to ensure timely maintenance execution and availability of spare parts, tools and resources.
• Monitor team performance, provide technical guidance and on-the-job training and ensure compliance with HSE and quality standards.

Work Conditions

Plant-based position in Saudi Arabia. Availability to support planned outages, equipment overhauls and emergency maintenance activities.

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Minimum Education

Diploma in Electrical Maintenance. Degree in Electrical Engineering is preferred.

Minimum Experience

Minimum 10 years of experience in electrical maintenance, including installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical equipment used in power generation and/or water desalination plants. Extensive experience as an Electrical Supervisor in RO desalination or CCGT power plants is preferred.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical equipment, including motors, switchgear, transformers, electrical drives, and power distribution systems.
• Experience in preventive, corrective, and condition-based electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and outage activities.
• Ability to interpret electrical single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, protection drawings, and equipment testing results.
• Knowledge of electrical safety, permit-to-work systems, equipment isolation, and HSE requirements.
• Ability to supervise technicians, coordinate maintenance activities, and manage resources effectively.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, planning, communication, and organizational skills.