About the Role
The company Operations is seeking experienced Electrical Technicians for upcoming opportunities across power generation and water desalination plants in Saudi Arabia. The role is responsible for performing preventive, corrective, and condition-based maintenance of electrical equipment to ensure safe plant operations, equipment reliability, and effective maintenance execution in accordance with approved procedures and HSE standards.
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Roles & Responsibilities
- Perform preventive, corrective, and condition-based maintenance on electrical equipment in power generation and water desalination plants.
- Inspect, troubleshoot, test, and repair motors, switchgear, transformers, motor control centres (MCCs), variable-speed drives, cables, and electrical distribution systems.
- Maintain RO desalination electrical equipment, including pump drives and associated electrical systems, or CCGT electrical equipment, including generator auxiliaries, UPS/DC systems, and balance-of-plant equipment.
- Support planned maintenance outages, equipment overhauls, electrical testing, and troubleshooting activities under the supervision of the Electrical Supervisor or Engineer.
- Interpret electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, and protection drawings to support maintenance activities.
- Coordinate equipment isolation, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and permit-to-work requirements before maintenance execution.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records, report equipment defects, and identify required spare parts, tools, and consumables.
- Ensure compliance with electrical safety procedures, HSE standards, PPE requirements, and workplace housekeeping practices.
Job Specifications
Minimum Education
- Technical Certificate or Associate's Diploma in Electrical Maintenance.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering is preferred.
Minimum Experience
- 3–5 years of experience as an Electrical Maintenance Technician in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical equipment within a plant environment.
- Experience in RO desalination or CCGT power plants is preferred.
Required Skills
- Practical knowledge of electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, and repair of industrial electrical equipment.
- Familiarity with motors, MCCs, switchgear, transformers, electrical drives, and power distribution systems.
- Ability to read electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, and single-line diagrams and use electrical testing instruments.
- Basic understanding of RO desalination or CCGT plant electrical systems and associated equipment.
- Knowledge of electrical safety, lockout/tagout, permit-to-work procedures, and HSE requirements.
- Good problem-solving, communication, teamwork, and basic computer skills.
Work Conditions
- Plant-based position in Saudi Arabia.
- Availability to support planned outages, maintenance activities, and emergency repairs as required.
Join Our KSA Technical Recruitment Campaign!
We welcome experienced Electrical Technicians interested in upcoming opportunities across Saudi Arabia.
Apply by 26 November 2026 to be considered for the December recruitment campaigns.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by our Talent Acquisition team with further information about the recruitment process.
