About the Role
The Electrical Technician works under the direction of the Electrical Supervisor/Engineer to execute all preventive, corrective, and condition-based maintenance activities, annual outages, and overhauling work activities on plant equipment. This role emphasizes strict adherence to safety protocols while ensuring the efficient operation of electrical systems within the plant.
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Roles & Responsibilities
- Ensure that all duties are performed in a safe, efficient, and effective manner, complying with safety rules and regulations.
- Perform maintenance activities in a timely and safe manner while adhering to maintenance procedures and work instructions. Document maintenance concerns/history for equipment.
- Report to the Electrical Supervisor/Engineer regarding spare parts and consumables required for activities, updating spare availability to meet maintenance requirements.
- Ensure proper isolations are conducted before starting maintenance work, in coordination with the Electrical Supervisor and local operator.
- Troubleshoot and diagnose problems, performing maintenance on equipment. Must possess a good understanding of electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, and protection diagrams.
- Install, adjust, inspect, service, and repair a variety of static and rotating electrical equipment utilized in power and desalination plants.
- Prepare for electrical maintenance of assigned equipment/areas.
- Maintain working knowledge of equipment operation and associated systems.
- Perform 5S housekeeping in the work area.
- Carry out other duties as assigned.
Job Specifications
- Educational Qualifications:
- Desired: Diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience as Skilled Electrical Labor in the company's plants for a minimum of 4 years.
- Preferred: Bachelor of Engineering.
- Minimum Experience:
- Minimum of 4 years in the same position or as Skilled Electrical Labor in the company's plants for a minimum of 4 years.
- Preferable: Extensive experience as an Electrical Technician in conventional, combined cycle, cogeneration, water desalination plants (e.g., RO, MSF, MED), or renewable energy plants (e.g., solar, wind).
- Required Skills:
- Awareness of Quality, Occupational Health & Safety, and Environmental Management system principles.
- Ability to work independently and in a team to achieve objectives efficiently.
- Willingness to work in non-ideal environments such as confined spaces, heights, and around chemicals.
- Understand and practice safe work practices associated with respiratory protection, elevated work platforms, fall protection, hazardous energy control (Lockout/Tag-out procedures), fire protection systems, electrical safety, confined space entry, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Knowledge of identification, classification, and disposal of waste.
- Awareness of the environmental and health impacts of chemicals used in the plant.
- Familiarity with firefighting equipment.
- Knowledge of first aid measures.
- Basic understanding of power/water plant operational activities.
- Basic computer skills.
- Desired Certifications/Training:
- ISO9001, 14001, OHSAS 18001 awareness or working knowledge is preferred.
Work Condition
- Must be prepared to work in remote locations.
