Electrical Technician(6 Months Shutdown) | Oil and Gas | Yanbu, KSA

Hudson Manpower; Medina Province; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced electrician to perform maintenance on electrical systems in Saudi Arabia. The role requires a technical diploma and at least 5 years of experience with electrical shutdowns in industrial environments. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, conducting preventive maintenance, and ensuring safety compliance. This full-time position involves 12-hour shifts, 7 days a week without overtime compensation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical shutdown within petrochemical environments.
• Proven experience in shutdowns, turnarounds, or major maintenance events.
• Certifications in electrical safety training and cable jointing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical maintenance, repair, and installation work.
• Troubleshoot electrical faults using test instruments.
• Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance of electrical components.
• Document work performed and report any anomalies.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting electrical faults

Reading electrical drawings

Compliance with safety procedures

Coordination with teams

Education

Technical Diploma or Industrial Training Certificate in Electrical Technology

Tools

Multimeters

Insulation testers

Clamp meters

Job description

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical maintenance, repair, and installation work on LV and MV systems including motors, switchgear, panels, transformers, MCCs, and distribution boards.
• Troubleshoot electrical faults using test instruments such as multimeters, insulation testers, and clamp meters.
• Support the disconnection, removal, and reconnection of electrical systems during shutdowns.
• Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance of electrical components and systems.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, single‑line diagrams, and job packages.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), permit to work (PTW), and confined space entry (if applicable).
• Coordinate with mechanical and instrumentation teams during integrated maintenance tasks.
• Document work performed and report any anomalies or unsafe conditions to supervisors.
• Adhere to shutdown timelines and quality standards under high pressure environments.

Qualifications

• Education: Technical Diploma or Industrial Training Certificate in Electrical Technology or related field.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical shutdown within petrochemical, refinery, or industrial plant environments.
• Experience: Proven experience in shutdowns, turnarounds, or major maintenance events.
• Certifications (Preferred): Aramco / SABIC Permit Holder certification, OSHA / NFPA 70E or equivalent electrical safety training, LOTO awareness training, Cable jointing and termination certification (if applicable).

12 Hours duty/7 days a week

Overtime not applicable.