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

-; Medina Province; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial services provider in Saudi Arabia seeks an experienced electrical technician to perform maintenance, repair, and installation on electrical systems. The role requires a Technical Diploma in Electrical Technology and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in petrochemical or industrial environments, ensuring adherence to safety standards. Candidates with Aramco/SABIC permits and electrical safety training preferred. Work involves 12-hour shifts, 7 days a week without overtime.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical shutdown within petrochemical or industrial environments.
• Proven experience in shutdowns or major maintenance events.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical maintenance, repair, and installation work.
• Troubleshoot electrical faults using test instruments.
• Support disconnection and reconnection of electrical systems.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting electrical faults

Preventive maintenance

Reading electrical drawings

Compliance with safety procedures

Education

Technical Diploma in Electrical Technology

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.

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.
• 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).

Work Hours

12 Hours duty/7 days a week

Overtime not applicable.