Electrical Technician – HV Transmission Network

NRL; Tabuk; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering support company is seeking a qualified technician for maintenance roles in North West Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 Renewable Energy Project. Candidates must possess a Technical Certificate or Associate Diploma in Electrical Maintenance and have 3–5 years of relevant HV substation experience. Responsibilities include performing maintenance, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. This position offers substantial benefits, including annual return flights and medical coverage. The role requires professional-level English and supports diversity in the workplace.

Benefits

Annual return flights

Transport to and from the airport

Medical cover

Individual accommodation

Food

Life insurance

Opportunity to work on major projects in the renewables sector

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ HV substation/line maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of testing procedures and HV safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive/corrective maintenance on transformers, breakers, and isolators.
• Assist commissioning/testing of new transmission assets.
• Conduct routine inspections and condition monitoring.
• Identify defects and abnormal conditions; report and rectify.
• Maintain documentation and support inventory control.
• Work safely under PTW/LOTO; uphold HSE standards.

Skills

Effective collaboration and communication skills

Education

Technical Certificate/Associate Diploma in Electrical Maintenance

Job description

Location & Project Context

North West Saudi Arabia – Vision 2030 Renewable Energy Project Purpose: Support operation, testing and maintenance of HV transmission equipment in substations and overhead lines.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive/corrective maintenance on transformers, breakers and isolators.
• Assist commissioning/testing of new transmission assets.
• Conduct routine inspections and condition monitoring.
• Identify defects and abnormal conditions; report and rectify.
• Maintain documentation and support inventory control.
• Work safely under PTW/LOTO; uphold HSE standards.

Qualifications & Experience

• Technical Certificate/Associate Diploma in Electrical Maintenance.
• 3–5 years’ HV substation/line maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of testing procedures and HV safety requirements.
• Effective collaboration and communication skills.

Additional Information

Permanent relocation to North West Saudi Arabia.

Benefits

• Annual return flights
• Transport to and from the airport
• Medical cover
• Individual accommodation
• Food
• Life insurance
• Opportunity to work on major projects in the renewables sector

Working pattern: 5 days/week; rotational working may be required.

Visa: Single status.

English: Professional level (written & spoken).

Start date: April 2026.

We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer.

The NRL Group connects global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life, supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.