Shift Technician - Electrical

AVAR; Eastern Province; On-site; SAR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transportation provided

Rent allowance

Mobile allowance

Annual airline ticket

Career progression

Technical training

Safe workplace

Job summary

AVAR in Red Sea region seeks a Shift Technician - Electrical to maintain critical electrical systems within our data centre, ensuring continuous power and safety across shifts. You will work with AC/DC loads, rectifiers, UPS, LV panels, switchgear, and BMS/CCTV/fire alarm systems.

Responsibilities include monitoring HVAC data via BMS, recording readings, complying with HSE policies, and providing urgent support on a rotating schedule, including nights and holidays.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in a data centre electrical technician role.
• Technical diploma or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related field.
• Willingness to work across changing shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Proficient in operating and extracting data from BMS, CCTV, and fire alarm systems.
• Strong understanding of AC and DC electrical loads and rectifier systems.
• Experience in monitoring HVAC parameters and using BMS for facility monitoring.
• Adherence to HSE requirements and safe workplace practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain electrical systems in the data centre across shifts.
• Read and extract reports from BMS, CCTV, and fire alarm panels and inform the engineering team.
• Manage AC/DC loads and rectifier systems for safety and stability.
• Operate and check rectifiers, UPS, LV panels, switchgear, busway systems, BMS, and related equipment.
• Record HVAC parameters via BMS to ensure optimal environment for equipment.
• Log readings and escalate anomalies to engineers and supervisors promptly.
• Follow all HSE policies and promote safe practices.
• Provide 24/7 support across rotating shifts.

Skills

Electrical technician

Shift work

English communication

Education

Technical diploma in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

BMS

CCTV

Fire alarm systems

UPS

Rectifiers

HVAC monitoring

Job description

Role Overview

As a Shift Technician - Electrical, you will join our dynamic team in Red Sea - Saudi Arabia, where you'll work in an ONSITE environment supporting all operational and technical needs of our state-of-the-art data centre. This role is integral for maintaining uninterrupted electrical services across all shifts, with a focus on safety, quality, and compliance in a professional and supportive culture.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain all electrical systems and infrastructure in the data centre, ensuring seamless operation of power and control systems.
• Read and extract reports from building management systems (BMS), CCTV control, and fire alarm panels, and communicate key information to the engineering team.
• Deal confidently with alternating and direct current loads, ensuring compatibility, safety, and operational stability.
• Operate and check rectifiers, UPS, LV panels, switchgear, busway systems, BMS, DCIM, controllers, and related electrical equipment on a regular basis.
• Monitor and record temperature and humidity levels from HVAC systems periodically and through the BMS to ensure optimal environment for data centre equipment.
• Carry out daily system checks, log readings, and promptly elevate anomalies to relevant engineers and supervisors.
• Comply strictly with all Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies and promote safe workplace practices in all activities.
• Work flexibly across shifts to provide 24/7 support according to rotating shift schedules.

Requirements For The Role

• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience working in a data centre in an electrical technician capacity.
• Technical diploma or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related field.
• Willingness and ability to work across changing shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Proficient in operating and extracting data from BMS, CCTV, and fire alarm systems.
• Strong understanding of different electrical loads (AC and DC) and rectifier systems.
• Experience in monitoring and recording HVAC parameters, as well as using BMS for facility monitoring.
• Strong adherence to HSE requirements, with a commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant workspace.
• Good analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills.
• Effective team player with clear written and verbal communication abilities in English.

Perks And Benefits

• Transportation provided for work-related travel, with a company-assigned driver.
• Attractive rent allowance for comfortable living arrangements.
• Mobile allowance to support necessary work communications.
• Annual airline ticket for travel to your home country.
• Competitive salary package aligned with industry standards.
• Opportunities for career progression and technical training at certified institutes.
• A safe, diverse, and professional workplace with supportive policies and benefits.