LV/MV Power Systems Technician: Operations & Maintenance

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

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