About the Role
The Electrical Technician works under the direction of the Electrical Supervisor/Engineer, executing all Preventive, Corrective, and Condition-based maintenance activities, annual outages, and overhauling work on plant equipment while strictly adhering to safety protocols.
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Roles & Responsibilities
- Perform duties in a safe, efficient, and effective manner, complying with all safety rules and regulations.
- Execute maintenance activities in a timely manner, adhering to maintenance procedures and work instructions, and document maintenance concerns/history for equipment.
- Report required spare parts and consumables to the Electrical Supervisor/Engineer and update on spare availability to meet maintenance needs.
- Ensure proper isolations are conducted before beginning maintenance activities, coordinating with the Electrical Supervisor and local operators.
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and perform maintenance on equipment within jurisdiction; possess good knowledge of electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, and protection drawings related to plant equipment.
- Install, adjust, inspect, service, and repair various static and rotating electrical equipment utilized in power and desalination plants.
- Carry out all necessary preparations for electrical maintenance on assigned equipment/areas.
- Maintain a working knowledge of equipment operations and associated systems.
- Implement 5S housekeeping practices in the work area.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Educational Requirements
- Diploma in Electrical Engineering OR experience as Skilled Electrical Labor in the company plants for a minimum of 4 years.
- Preferred: Bachelor of Engineering.
Minimum Experience
- 4 years in a similar position OR 4 years as Skilled Electrical Labor in the company plants.
Preferred Experience
- Extensive background as an Electrical Technician in areas such as Conventional, Combined Cycle, Cogeneration, Water Desalination Plants (RO, MSF, MED), and Renewable Energy (Solar, Wind Mills).
Required Skills
- General awareness of Quality, Occupational Health & Safety, and Environmental Management principles.
- Ability to work independently and in team settings, completing objectives efficiently.
- Willingness to work in non-ideal environments, such as confined spaces, heights, and around chemicals.
- Knowledge of safe work practices relating to respiratory protection, elevated work platforms, fall protection, Lockout/Tag-out procedures, fire protection systems, electrical safety, confined space entry, and PPE.
- Familiarity with the identification, classification, and disposal of waste.
- Understanding of environmental and health impacts of chemicals used in the plant.
- Knowledge of firefighting equipment and first aid measures.
- Basic understanding of Power/Water plant operational activities.
- Basic computer skills.
Desired Certifications and Training
- Awareness or working knowledge of ISO9001, 14001, OHSAS 18001 is preferred.
Work Conditions
- Must be willing to work in remote locations.
