Electrical Technician

JOB DESCRIPTION

BASIC INFORMATION

Position Name

Electrical Technician

Function

Ops & Maintenance

Job Code

Department

Plant

Section

Maintenance

Location

 Plant

Reporting To (Functional Title)

Electrical Maintenance Lead

Number of Direct Reports

N/A

ROLE PURPOSE

To carry out all maintenance electrical works, overhaul and repair of all electrical equipment in a timely, safe and efficient manner while following all quality and safety standards to ensure trouble free and minimum down time.

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Electrical Maintenance

Perform skilled maintenance, overhaul and repair of such equipment as electric motors, turbo-alternators, panels boards, switchgears, sub-stations, power lines and other electrical equipment.

Carry out in the workshop re-conditioning of motors, alternators, switches, etc.

2. Repairing Equipment

Repair and fabricate, either on site or in workshop, any mechanical parts related to electrical equipment, such as pipes, clamps, fittings, etc.

3. Report Submission

Submit reports to the Line Manager on agreed intervals to update him/her on machinery performance, supply levels, etc.

4. Electrical Troubleshooting

Conduct electrical troubleshoots and repairs of machinery or arrange for outside service, if required, for the smooth running of operations.

5. Required Tools Request

Obtain electrical-related supplies such as spares, materials, special tools, and equipment to ensure the smooth running of operations.

6. Usage of Electrical Equipment

Select and use various types of electrical testing equipment such as voltmeter, ammeter, micrometre, insulation tester, oscilloscope, etc.

7. Inspections

Conduct regular inspections of machinery to ensure compliance with operating procedures and quality standards. Make programmed checks to ascertain faults in plant and equipment by feel, sight or sound and diagnose faults. Carry-out minor repairs as necessary. Notify Line Manager of more serious malfunctions and take corrective actions after his/her approval as well as collaborate other division.

8. Preventive Maintenance

Implement routine and preventive maintenance plans to keep all electrical machinery operational and in service.

9. Other Related Responsibilities

Keep records and files of repairs and maintenance tasks performed, materials used, and general information about machinery to facilitate the job of the next shift attendants.

Read engineering drawings and manuals, etc.

10. Policies & Procedures

Comply with the implementation of departmental policies and procedures, to ensure that all relevant procedural and legislative requirements are fulfilled.

11. Health, Safety & Quality

Comply with all relevant health, safety and quality requirements, in order to guarantee employee safety and legislative compliance.

12. Continuous Improvement

Contribute to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement of systems, processes and practices taking into account ‘leading best practices’, improvement of business processes, cost reduction and productivity improvement.

Stay abreast of current changes and trends and make necessary recommendations to Line Manager when and as required.

COMMUNICATION CHANNELS

Internal

External

• Electrical Maintenance Lead
• Maintenance Team
• Operations Team

• Contractor Workers
• Suppliers

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

Educational & Professional Qualifications and Experience

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering or Senior Electrical high school, plus 2 years of formal training in electrical trades
• Proficiency in English or Arabic is a must

Minimum Experience:

• 5 to 8 years of experience in the repair and maintenance of electrical equipment used in the oil, gas or petrochemical industry

Skills and Competencies

• Generic Skills: Communication skills, Computer literacy (ERP), Microsoft tool (Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Word)
• Job Specific Skills: Problem-solving skills, Analytical Thinking, Physical Ability, Teamwork, Cooperation, Ability to interpret technical manuals and keep accurate records, Knowledge in maintaining and repairing different electrical machinery
• Behavioural Competencies: People Centricity, Integrity, Agility, Collaboration