Electrical Technician

Al Jomaih Energy and Water; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 200,880 - 334,800; Full time

Job summary

Al Jomaih Energy and Water is seeking an experienced maintenance technician to perform preventive, predictive, corrective and breakdown maintenance on electrical equipment within a power plant environment.

You will troubleshoot faults, alarms and abnormal conditions, ensuring work adheres to OEM manuals, drawings and site safety requirements. The role requires strong documentation and teamwork to minimize downtime.

Qualifications

• Education: Electrical Diploma, or an equivalent discipline.
• Electrical trade certification is preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 3 to 5 years of electrical maintenance experience in a power plant.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, corrective and breakdown maintenance on electrical equipment.
• Troubleshoot faults, alarms, trips and abnormal conditions to support timely restoration of equipment.
• Ensure maintenance work complies with approved procedures, OEM manuals, drawings and safety requirements.
• Document maintenance tasks, inspections and tests; report findings to Electrical Maintenance Engineer.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Education

Electrical Diploma

Electrical trade certification

Tools

Multimeters

Clamp meters

Insulation resistance testers

Continuity testers

Earth resistance testers

Phase rotation meters

Job description

Maintenance and Repair Activities

Perform preventive, predictive, corrective and breakdown maintenance activities on assigned electrical equipment. Carry out routine inspections and identify abnormal conditions such as overheating, unusual noise, vibration, oil leakage, loose connections, damaged cables and insulation deterioration. Perform cleaning, tightening, lubrication where applicable, replacement of defective parts, cable termination, minor repair work and equipment restoration activities. Troubleshoot electrical faults, alarms, trips and abnormal operating conditions to support timely restoration of equipment and minimize plant downtime. Ensure maintenance work is completed in accordance with approved procedures, OEM manuals, drawings, safety requirements and site standards. Verify the work area is clean, safe and properly restored after completion of maintenance activities.

Support maintenance, inspection and repair of electrical equipment including but not limited to Medium‑voltage and low‑voltage switchgear, circuit breakers, motors, contactors, relays and control panels, generators, excitation systems, generator auxiliaries, and associated protection systems, generator circuit breakers, isolated phase busbars, gas‑insulated bus systems and associated auxiliary equipment, generator transformers, auxiliary transformers and transformer auxiliary systems, MV and LV motors, motor‑operated valves, soft starters, variable frequency drives and local control stations, UPS systems, battery chargers, battery banks, DC distribution boards, emergency lighting and diesel generator electrical systems, cable systems, cable trays, junction boxes, earthing systems and lightning protection systems, electrical equipment associated with gas turbines, steam turbines, HRSG systems, water treatment systems, reverse osmosis plants and balance‑of‑plant facilities.

Testing, Inspection and Troubleshooting

Use approved electrical test instruments including multimeters, clamp meters, insulation resistance testers, continuity testers, earth resistance testers and phase rotation meters. Carry out routine electrical testing such as voltage checks, current checks, insulation resistance testing, battery checks and earth resistance testing. Assist with specialist testing activities such as relay testing, primary injection, secondary injection, breaker timing, contact resistance testing, transformer testing, thermography and partial discharge testing where applicable. Record all test readings accurately and immediately report abnormal results to the Electrical Maintenance Engineer. Assist in identifying root causes of equipment failures and support corrective actions as directed. Monitor equipment condition and report any developing defects or operational risks.

Installation, Commissioning and Modification

Assist with installation, commissioning, modification and upgrading of electrical systems and equipment. Support equipment testing, energization, functional checks and return‑to‑service activities. Ensure all installation and modification work complies with technical specifications, approved drawings and safety requirements.

Safety, Permit‑to‑Work and Compliance

Follow all electrical safety rules, permit‑to‑work requirements, lockout‑tagout procedures, grounding requirements and arc‑flash precautions. Verify that equipment is properly isolated, discharged, grounded and tested before work starts. Participate in toolbox talks, risk assessments, safety observations and incident investigations. Immediately report unsafe conditions, damaged tools, electrical hazards, near misses and incidents. Ensure all maintenance work is performed in compliance with applicable site procedures, OEM requirements and environmental health and safety standards.

Documentation and CMMS Support

Complete maintenance checklists, inspection sheets, test reports, work completion records and defect reports accurately. Provide clear work feedback to the Electrical Maintenance Engineer including work completed, materials used, defects found and follow‑up actions required. Prepare basic reports on maintenance tasks, equipment condition and identified issues for review by the Electrical Maintenance Engineer.

Spare Parts, Tools and Housekeeping

Check the availability of required spare parts, consumables, tools and test instruments before starting work. Handle, store and preserve electrical spare parts and materials in accordance with site preservation requirements. Maintain electrical hand tools, power tools, portable test instruments and workshop equipment in good working condition. Report shortages of spare parts, consumables and defective tools to the Electrical Maintenance Engineer. Support incoming inspection of electrical materials and spare parts in coordination with the Storekeeper when assigned.

Coordination and Teamwork

Work closely with Electrical Maintenance Engineers, Operations personnel, Mechanical and I&C teams, contractors, OEM representatives and other site personnel. Support Operations during equipment isolation, release for maintenance, testing, energization and return to service. Assist in training junior technicians and new team members in electrical maintenance practices and safety requirements. Support continuous improvement by identifying recurring defects, maintenance issues and opportunities to improve equipment reliability.

Technical Knowledge

Knowledge of electrical systems used in combined cycle power plants. Knowledge of MV and LV switchgear, circuit breakers, transformers, motors, motor control centers, contactors, relays, UPS systems, battery chargers and DC systems. Understanding of generators, generator auxiliaries, power distribution systems, cable systems, earthing systems and lighting systems. Familiarity with electrical drawings, single‑line diagrams, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, equipment manuals and maintenance procedures. Understanding of electrical safety requirements, permit‑to‑work systems, lockout‑tagout procedures, grounding, hazardous‑energy control and arc‑flash hazards. Awareness of electrical protection devices and their functions.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

Education: Electrical Diploma, or an equivalent discipline. Electrical trade certification is preferred. Experience: Minimum 3 to 5 years of electrical maintenance experience in a power plant, combined cycle power plant experience is preferred.

Personal Attributes

Strong commitment to safety, quality, reliability, and compliance. Responsible, disciplined, and able to follow instructions and procedures. Detail‑oriented with a proactive approach to identifying equipment defects. Good communication and teamwork skills. Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple assigned tasks. Willingness to work during planned outages, emergency breakdowns, and on‑call duties when required. Willingness to work in outdoor and industrial environments.

Physical Requirements

Physically capable of working in industrial environments. Ability to use appropriate personal protective equipment and follow all site safety requirements. Ability to respond to emergency maintenance requirements as required.