Electrical Technician

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on electrical equipment and systems.

• Troubleshoot and repair:

o Motors and pumpso Motor Control Centers (MCCs)

o Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)o Switchgear and transformers

o Power distribution systems (LV/MV)

o PLC and SCADA-related electrical components

• Inspect, test, and maintain electrical panels, breakers, relays, and control circuits.

• Assist in plant start-up, shutdown, and commissioning activities.

• Monitor plant electrical performance and identify potential failures.

• Read and interpret electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, and wiring schematics.

• Ensure compliance with safety procedures, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and permit-to-work systems.

• Coordinate with operations, mechanical, and instrumentation teams to minimize downtime.

• Maintain maintenance records, reports, and spare-parts inventory.

• Support emergency breakdown maintenance on a shift basis.
 

Skills

• Diploma / ITI / Technical Certificate in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Technology.

• 3–5 years (or as specified) of industrial electrical maintenance experience.

• Experience in water treatment, wastewater treatment, or desalination plants, Oil & gas / industrial backgrounds are preferred.

• Knowledge of:

o PLC systemso SCADA systemso VFDs

o MCCso LV/MV electrical systems

o Electrical safety standards and procedures.

Typical Equipment Maintained

• High-pressure RO pumps

• Feed water pumps

• MCC panels

• Transformers

• Generators and UPS systems