Electrical Technician

Electrical Technician – NEOM

Location: NEOM
Department: Plant – Electrical Maintenance
Reports to: Electrical Supervisor / Electrical Engineer

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Electrical Technician to join our team in NEOM. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out preventive, corrective, and condition-based maintenance activities, including annual outages and overhauls, while ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of plant electrical equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, corrective, and condition-based maintenance activities in accordance with maintenance procedures and safety standards.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, inspect, repair, and maintain electrical equipment used in power and industrial plant operations.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, and protection schematics.
• Install, inspect, service, adjust, and repair static and rotating electrical equipment.
• Coordinate equipment isolation and maintenance activities with the Electrical Supervisor and Operations team.
• Report spare parts and consumable requirements to support maintenance activities.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and equipment history.
• Prepare work areas and equipment before maintenance activities.
• Support plant shutdowns, annual outages, and overhauling activities.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards (5S) within the work area.
• Comply with all Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality requirements.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

Diploma in Electrical Engineering. OR Minimum 4 years of experience as a Skilled Electrical Labor within NOMAC plants. Preferred bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.

Experience

Minimum 4 years of experience as an Electrical Technician or in a similar role.

Experience in one or more of the following industries is preferred:

Conventional Power Plants, Combined Cycle Power Plants, Cogeneration Plants, Water Desalination Plants (RO, MSF, MED), Renewable Energy Plants (Solar or Wind).

Skills & Competencies

• Knowledge of electrical maintenance practices and troubleshooting techniques.
• Ability to read electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, and protection schematics.
• Understanding of preventive and corrective maintenance principles.
• Basic knowledge of power and water plant operations.
• Awareness of Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental Management Systems.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Willingness to work in confined spaces, at heights, and around industrial equipment and chemicals.
• Knowledge of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), electrical safety, confined space entry, PPE, fire protection systems, and safe work practices.
• Basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of waste management, environmental compliance, firefighting equipment, and first aid.

Working Conditions

• Plant-based role located in NEOM.
• Must be willing to work in a remote location.
• May require working outdoors, at heights, in confined spaces, and around industrial equipment while adhering to strict safety procedures.