Senior Electrician Automation Technician

confidential; Dammam; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia is seeking an Electrical Engineer to manage the installation, testing, and maintenance of electrical systems. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of experience in industrial environments, preferably in desalination or power plants. Responsibilities include troubleshooting PLCs and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The position includes competitive compensation with benefits like accommodation and yearly vacation.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Accommodation

Transportation

Medical benefits

Yearly vacation and airfare allowance

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in industrial or utility plants, preferably in RO desalination, wastewater, or power plants.
• Hands-on experience in automation and electrical systems integration.
• Valid Saudi or GCC driving license is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, test, and maintain electrical equipment and systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair motor control circuits and protection relays.
• Lead commissioning of new automation systems or upgrades.

Skills

Transformers

HV and LV systems

PLC programming basics

Electrical fault-finding using multimeters

Lockout-tagout (LOTO)

Calibration

Education

Diploma / ITI / B.Tech in Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Schneider PLC

multimeters

meggers

Job description

Electrical Responsibilities:

• Install, test, and maintain electrical equipment, transformers, switchgears, control panels, motors, HV/LV cables, and VFDs.
• Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical systems (LV panels, MCCs, lighting circuits).
• Troubleshoot and repair motor control circuits, protection relays, and contactors.
• Inspect and maintain earthing and lightning protection systems.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi Electricity Company (SEC), Maaden, Aramco standards and site safety procedures.
• Maintain electrical drawings and documentation.

Automation & Instrumentation Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot and calibrate sensors, transmitters, and instrumentation (pressure, flow, level, conductivity, etc.).
• Support PLC and control panel maintenance and modification.
• Diagnose faults in control logic, PLC I/O cards, relays, and VFD controls.
• Work with automation engineers to optimize process control loops and alarms.
• Lead commissioning new automation systems or upgrades.
• Maintain communication networks between PLC panels, HMIs, and field devices.

Skills & Competencies:

Category Required Skills

Electrical

Transformers, HV and LV systems, MCCs, power distribution, motor controls, VFDs

Automation

PLCs (Siemens / Allen-Bradley / Schneider), SCADA basics, sensors & transmitters

Instrumentation

Calibration, loop checking, analog/digital signal testing

Troubleshooting

Electrical fault-finding using multimeters, meggers, loop calibrators

Safety

Lockout-tagout (LOTO), grounding, PPE use, arc flash awareness

Documentation

Read and update electrical & control schematics

Qualifications & Experience:

• Diploma / ITI / B.Tech in Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in industrial or utility plants (preferably RO desalination, wastewater, or power plants).
• Hands‑on experience in automation and electrical systems integration.
• Valid Saudi / GCC driving license (preferred).
• Transferable IQAMA is a Must

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive salary (based on qualification & experience).
• Accommodation, transportation, and medical as per Saudi labor law.
• Yearly vacation and airfare allowance

Skills

Preferred Knowledge:

• Familiar with PLC programming basics and HMI operations.
• Knowledge of MODBUS / Ethernet communication.
• Understanding of control logic, interlocks, and PID control.
• Basic understanding of MCC & VFD coordination with PLC.

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE):

• Follow all electrical safety procedures and permit‑to‑work systems.
• Ensure proper isolation, grounding, and tagging before work.
• Participate in safety toolbox talks and incident reporting.