About the Role
As an Electrical Technician, you will work under the guidance of the Electrical Supervisor/Engineer to perform all Preventive, Corrective, and Condition-based maintenance activities on plant equipment. Your work will be critical during annual outages and overhauling tasks, all while maintaining strict adherence to safety standards.
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Roles & Responsibilities
- Ensure that your duties are performed safely, efficiently, and effectively while complying with the company's safety rules and regulations.
- Execute maintenance activities in a timely manner according to procedures and work instructions, documenting maintenance concerns and history for the equipment.
- Communicate with the Electrical Supervisor/Engineer regarding spare parts and consumables needed for maintenance, and keep track of spare availability.
- Perform proper isolations before starting any maintenance work, coordinating with the Electrical Supervisor and local operators.
- Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment problems, performing necessary maintenance tasks, with a solid understanding of electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, and protection drawings relevant to the plant's equipment.
- Install, adjust, inspect, service, and repair various static and rotating electrical equipment found in power and desalination plants.
- Carry out all required preparatory work for electrical maintenance on assigned equipment/areas.
- Develop a working knowledge of equipment operation and associated operating systems.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area through 5S housekeeping practices.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Job Specifications
- Educational Requirements:
- Desired: Diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience as a Skilled Electrical Laborer in the company plants for a minimum of 4 years.
- Preferred: Bachelor of Engineering.
- Minimum Experience:
- Minimum: 4 years in a similar position or minimum 4 years as a Skilled Electrical Laborer in the company's plants.
- Preferred: Extensive experience as an Electrical Technician in Conventional, Combined Cycle, Cogeneration, Water Desalination Plants (RO, MSF, MED), or Renewable Energy facilities (Solar, Wind Mills, etc.).
- Required Skills:
- Generic awareness of Quality, Occupational Health & Safety, and Environmental Management principles.
- Ability to work independently or within a team, demonstrating a sense of responsibility.
- Willingness to work in challenging environments, including confined spaces, at heights, and around chemicals.
- Knowledge of safe work practices, including respiratory protection, fall protection, control of hazardous energy, and PPE protocols.
- Understanding of waste identification, classification, and disposal procedures.
- Knowledge of the environmental and health impact of chemicals used in the plant.
- Familiarity with firefighting equipment.
- Basic knowledge of first aid measures.
- Understanding of power/water plant operational activities.
- Basic computer skills.
- Desired Certifications/Job Specific Skills/Training:
- Awareness/working knowledge of ISO9001, ISO14001, and OHSAS 18001 is preferred.
Work Condition
- Ready to work in a remote location.
