Power Service Electrician

audi Diesel Equipment Co.Ltd; Abha; On-site; SAR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment distributor in Saudi Arabia is seeking a skilled technician to maintain and repair industrial machinery. Responsibilities include troubleshooting electrical systems, ensuring safety compliance, and providing timely documentation of repairs. The ideal candidate must hold a Technical Diploma in Electrical Engineering and have significant experience with diesel-driven generators. Proficiency in technical English is essential. This role requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Technical Diploma in Electrical field is required.
• Experience in troubleshooting and repairing electrical systems.
• Knowledge of safety and environmental standards.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair electrical machinery efficiently.
• Ensure safety protocols are adhered to at work sites.
• Complete all documentation thoroughly and timely.

Skills

Electrical components of gensets

Troubleshooting high/low speed diesel generators

Programming controllers

Mechanical principles

Effective communication in English

Analytical problem-solving

Education

Technical Diploma / Associate degree in Electrical

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

SDEC is one of the leading equipment distributors and custom industrial equipment solution providers. SDEC has a dynamic portfolio of products that is determined by the needs of our customers. SDEC culture is characterized by high customer orientation with a long‑term view of relationships.

Job Purpose

Maintains and repairs industrial machinery and equipment using hoists, lift trucks, and hand and power tools. Troubleshoots problems and repairs or replaces worn or broken parts as necessary. Performance is aimed at ensuring a minimum downtime of the equipment.

Main Responsibilities

• Ability to read and understand electrical drawings
• Perform voltage changes on generators based on customer requirements.
• Re‑wire, adjust, upgrade/install control panels and voltage regulators.
• Determine necessary parts and special tools required to complete jobs.
• Diagnose issues with the Alternator.
• Adjust speed controls and various settings.
• Run load bank tests on the generator.
• Work closely with the Workshop Supervisor and Service Manager on project progress and estimates.
• Maintain a safe work environment at work sites.
• Use electronic software and tools to diagnose, repair and reprogram generator controllers and related parameters.
• Install, maintain, and enhance electrical systems and components, including fuses, lights, and wiring.
• Inspect, test, and diagnose issues with electrical systems and components.
• Perform all work in a manner that meets and follows electrical codes, blueprints, and standards.
• Test electrical systems and components to ensure proper functioning.
• Complete required documentation of repairs and service information.
• Ensure adequate inventory of necessary supplies and parts.
• Calibrate equipment to provided specifications.
• Perform preventative maintenance on electrical systems and components.
• Troubleshoot problems and make timely repairs.
• Thorough and timely completion of job documentation.
• Provide inputs to improve, update and add to the Work Instruction Manual.

HSE Responsibilities

• Adhere to all company Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental (QHSE) policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
• Promptly identify and report unsafe conditions, incidents, and near misses to the appropriate supervisor or QHSE team.
• Properly use, maintain, and store personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety tools as required by the job.
• Attend and actively participate in mandatory safety inductions, HSE trainings, safety meetings, emergency drills and root‑cause investigations.
• Follow established emergency response procedures, including evacuation plans, fire response, and first aid if trained.
• Follow protocols to minimize environmental impact, including proper waste disposal and reporting spills or leaks.
• Provide suggestions to enhance Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental procedures and take responsibility and initiatives for continual improvement.

Qualifications & Relevant Certifications

• Technical Diploma / Associate degree with major Electrical
• Technical training certificates from OEMs
• Driving License, preferably GCC driving license

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Working knowledge of electrical components of gensets like alternator, control panel
• Troubleshooting and field repair of large sophisticated high or low speed diesel‑driven generators, low, medium, and high voltage 13.8 kV as well as control devices e.g., auto‑start, auto‑load share, auto‑parallel, auto‑stop, synchronizing
• Programming of controllers like Deep Sea and synchronization systems
• Practical knowledge of mechanical, thermal, hydraulic, electronics principles
• Perform welding, fabrication, and calibration as needed
• Thorough knowledge of diesel engine, fuel, lubrication, cooling and exhaust systems particularly of the rating used for power generation and applications in oil & gas industry
• Experience in servicing and repairing alternators of different brands such as Stamford, Marelli, Leroy‑Somer, Mecc Alte, and Marelli along with control panel components like ATS, MCCB, MCB, PLCs and busbars for applications like synchronization
• Highly proficient in technical English
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite particularly MS Outlook and Calendar
• A strong commitment to all health and safety guidelines
• Effective communication in English
• Analytical and systematic problem‑solving approach
• Prior experience in customer‑facing roles is preferred