Electrical Technician – Energy (Jubail/KSA, based in UAE)

About the role

The Electrical Technician will be responsible for the installation, repair, maintenance and troubleshooting of a wide range of electrical equipment in a heavy‑industry environment. The role focuses on minimizing downtime while complying with EHS guidelines and driving continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Attend to breakdowns of LV‑MV motors, LV switchboards, MCCs, plant lighting, transformers, UPS, VFDs, breakers, soft starters, etc.
• Perform planned, preventive and predictive maintenance with minimal supervision.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical failures, repair or replace components, re‑assemble and test equipment.
• Use SAP to order spare parts, record maintenance activities and maintain accurate documentation.
• Ensure all work follows safety procedures and plant operational requirements.
• Monitor recurring issues and recommend modifications to prevent future breakdowns.
• Provide technical guidance to new electricians, trainees and contractors.
• Participate in 5S, Business Excellence and Safety initiatives to improve EHS and equipment performance.

Required profile

• Diploma in a relevant electrical field.
• Completion of PEC Craft Training.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in heavy industry after diploma.
• Good command of written and spoken English.
• Familiarity with maintenance tools and basic IT knowledge.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, manuals and instructions.

Required skills

• LV‑MV motor maintenance
• LV switchboard operation
• Motor Control Center (MCC) servicing
• Plant lighting systems
• Transformer maintenance
• UPS and VFD troubleshooting
• Breaker and soft starter handling
• SAP computerized maintenance system
• Installation and troubleshooting of electrical equipment
• Reading engineering drawings and manuals