LV/MV and Power Systems Technician

Client of OPTIMAL DIRECTION CONTRACTING COMPANY; Eastern Province; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of OPTIMAL DIRECTION CONTRACTING COMPANY is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician to operate, maintain and troubleshoot LV and MV electrical systems in industrial environments. The role covers switchgear, transformers, generators, UPS, and distribution panels, with emphasis on safety, LOTO procedures, protection relay testing, and accurate maintenance documentation.

A Diploma or degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, or Energy Systems and a minimum of

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, or Energy Systems.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in LV/MV operations and maintenance in industrial plants, substations, or utility environments.
• Valid electrical safety qualifications and certified competency for MV switching operations; knowledge of protection relay testing, energization procedures, and outage planning.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain and troubleshoot LV and MV electrical systems including switchgear, circuit breakers, transformers and distribution panels.
• Maintain and test power generation, distribution and utilisation equipment including generators, UPS systems and power control panels.
• Perform protection relay checks, insulation resistance testing, continuity tests and high-pot testing.
• Execute safe switching operations and enforce lockout tagout (LOTO) during energization and outages.
• Read and interpret single-line diagrams (SLDs), protection coordination studies, and technical documentation.
• Support substation energization, commissioning and decommissioning activities.
• Perform load management and power quality monitoring activities.
• Respond to and restore emergency electrical faults and system breakdowns.
• Maintain accurate test records, switching logs and maintenance documentation.

Skills

LV/MV switchgear operation

Protection relay testing

LOTO procedures

Power generation equipment

Reading SLDs

Education

Diploma or degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, or Energy Systems

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for the operation maintenance and troubleshooting of low voltage LV medium voltage MV and power generation and distribution systems Works across switchgear transformers generators UPS circuit breakers protection relays and associated power infrastructure to ensure reliable and safe power supply in industrial environments

Job Description and Responsibilities

Operate maintain and troubleshoot LV and MV electrical systems including switchgear circuit breakers transformers and distribution panels Maintain and test power generation distribution and utilisation equipment including generators UPS systems and power control panels Perform protection relay checks insulation resistance testing continuity tests and high-pot testing Execute safe switching operations and enforce lockout tagout LOTO procedures during energization and outage activities Read and interpret single-line diagrams SLDs protection coordination studies and technical documentation Support substation energization commissioning and decommissioning activities Perform load management and power quality monitoring activities Respond to and restore emergency electrical faults and system breakdowns Maintain accurate test records switching logs and maintenance documentation

Basic Qualifications

Diploma or degree in Electrical Engineering Power Engineering or Energy Systems Minimum 3 years of experience in LV MV operations and maintenance or power system maintenance in an industrial plant substation or utility environment Valid electrical safety qualifications and certified competency for MV switching operations Knowledge of protection relay testing energization procedures and outage planning is required

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Proficiency in LV and MV switchgear operation and maintenance Knowledge of protection relay testing and co-ordination principles Experience with generators UPS systems and power distribution equipment Ability to read SLDs and protection documentation Certified competency for MV switching and HV operations preferred Strong understanding of electrical safety LOTO and switching authority procedures

Diploma or degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, or Energy Systems. Minimum 3 years of experience in LV/MV operations and maintenance or power system maintenance in an industrial plant, substation, or utility environment. Valid electrical safety qualifications and certified competency for MV switching operations. Knowledge of protection relay testing, energization procedures, and outage planning is required.