Senior Technical Support Engineer - Electrical

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

Job summary

A regional electrical solutions provider is seeking a Senior Technical Support Engineer. The role involves providing comprehensive technical support, developing training programs, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Candidates should have a strong background in the MV and LV industry, with at least 8 years of experience. Excellent communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office are essential. Travel within the region is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in the MV and LV industry.
• Experience of working in an engineering or manufacturing environment is desirable.
• Experience of delivering efficient and effective services to customers.

Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end technical support for installation, operation, and automation of systems.
• Provide expert-level technical assistance to various teams.
• Develop and implement advanced application solutions.

Skills

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

IT literate & confident user of Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Negotiating skills

Proactive

Education

International Electrical qualification or equivalent

Education to degree level or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Senior Technical Support Engineer position for Lucy MENA Regional Headquarters. Location: Riyadh, Dammam, with travel. Job Reference No: 3841.

Job purpose: The role provides comprehensive technical and application support to customers and internal teams globally, aligning with business goals and customer needs. It combines expertise in technical support, training, and development to optimize product implementation, compliance, and customer satisfaction. Responsibilities include designing and delivering tailored solutions that integrate switchgear, automation, and third-party devices, and fostering continuous improvement through innovative application strategies and adherence to industry trends. The role also evaluates, develops, and manages technical training programs to enhance organizational and individual capabilities, ensuring cost-effectiveness and alignment with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Global On-site Customer Support: Deliver end-to-end technical support for installation, operation, and automation of systems at customer locations worldwide, ensuring optimal performance and customer satisfaction.
• Internal Technical Support: Provide expert-level technical assistance to sales, engineering, and production teams across Lucy Electric business units, fostering cross-functional collaboration and operational excellence. Provide new application solution with new technology trends to maintain compliance with customer specification in Smart solutions.
• Innovative Application Solutions: Develop and implement advanced application solutions leveraging emerging technologies to meet evolving customer specifications and drive compliance in smart solutions.
• Technical Training Program Design: Strategically design, develop, and expand training and development programs and material, tailored to organizational, individual, and customer requirements to build capabilities and enhance performance.
• Customer Product Approvals: Facilitate product approval processes with customers by aligning technical documentation, demonstrations, and applications with their specific standards and regulatory requirements.
• Integrated Product Solutions: Deliver holistic customer solutions by seamlessly integrating switchgear, automation systems, and third-party devices, creating unified and efficient application architectures. Work in a team to produce programmes that satisfy stakeholders at various levels.
• Customer Specification Alignment: Provide deep technical insights into customer specifications and translate them into practical, real-world applications aligned with product capabilities and industry standards.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work collaboratively across teams to design and deliver programs that align with the needs of stakeholders, including line managers, finance teams, and executive leadership.
• Budget and ROI Management: Evaluate and manage the cost-efficiency of planned programs, ensuring alignment with business unit budgets and demonstrating measurable returns on investment.
• Problem-solving Support: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to address specific training challenges, providing tailored solutions to enhance learning outcomes.
• Industry Trend Awareness: Stay current with industry advancements, training methodologies, and emerging technologies through continuous professional development, networking, and research.
• Solution Innovation and Research: Explore and implement cutting-edge methodologies and solutions to optimize product application strategies, ensuring relevance and competitive advantage in the market.

Dimensions

• This role will be based in Dammam but will be available to travel in the region as/when required.

Secondary Activities / Tasks

• To undertake any other duties and responsibilities as required / instructed in order to maintain and / or improve the efficiency, quality and service provided by Lucy Electric
• Health & Safety – adherence to all Company Health & Safety Policies, Procedures and Safe Working Practices.

Experience, Knowledge & Skills

Functional Competencies

• International Electrical qualification or equivalent
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in the MV and LV industry
• Experience of working in a busy office environment
• Experience of delivering efficient and effective services to customers
• IT literate & confident user of Microsoft Office
• Drawing up a training plan
• Managing budgets
• Producing materials needed for training
• Working with training providers to develop suitable content for the courses
• Deliver training
• Desirable: Experience of working in an engineering or manufacturing environment

Behavioural Competencies

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills at all levels
• Must be able to work independently
• Ability to work to tight deadlines
• Ability to demonstrate effective team working
• Able to prioritise workload effectively
• Attention to detail
• Confident
• Highly organised
• Able to make decisions and prioritise
• Proactive
• Ability to relate to others
• Negotiating skills
• Good motivator
• Time management
• Presentation skills
• Ability to write reports and keep records
• Work within budget

Other Requirements

• Driving licence
• Education to degree level or Equivalent

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