About this role
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician to join a major industrial water/desalination operation.
The role will be responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting the plant's electrical systems and equipment, including MV/LV switchgear, MCCs, VFDs, motors, transformers, pumps, UPS systems, and electrical control systems.
The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on industrial electrical maintenance experience and be comfortable working in a plant environment, including preventive maintenance, emergency breakdowns, commissioning, shutdowns, and electrical isolation activities.
Key Responsibilities
Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on electrical equipment and systems.
Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain:
Motors and pumps
Motor Control Centers (MCCs)
Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
MV/LV switchgear
Power transformers
LV/MV power distribution systems
Electrical panels and control circuits
PLC and SCADA-related electrical components
UPS systems
Inspect, test, and maintain electrical panels, breakers, protection relays, and control circuits.
Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on MV and LV switchgear and VFDs.
Conduct insulation resistance testing using appropriate test equipment.
Support maintenance and testing of protection relays and circuit breakers.
Carry out electrical isolation and de-isolation activities in accordance with approved procedures.
Assist with plant startup, shutdown, testing, and commissioning activities.
Monitor plant electrical performance and identify potential equipment failures.
Read and interpret electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, control schematics, and wiring diagrams.
Ensure compliance with LOTO, Permit-to-Work, and electrical safety procedures.
Coordinate with Operations, Mechanical, and Instrumentation teams to minimize plant downtime.
Maintain accurate maintenance records, reports, and spare-parts information.
Respond to emergency electrical breakdowns and support shift-based maintenance when required.
Required Qualifications & Experience
Diploma, ITI, or Technical Certificate in Electrical Engineering / Electrical Technology.
3–5+ years of hands-on industrial electrical maintenance experience.
Strong experience with MV and LV electrical systems.
Hands-on experience with switchgear, MCCs, VFDs, motors, transformers, and circuit breakers.
Experience with electrical protection relays and associated equipment.
Ability to read and interpret electrical control schematics and single-line diagrams.
Experience with electrical testing, including insulation resistance testing.
Knowledge of LOTO and electrical isolation/de-isolation procedures.
Knowledge of Permit-to-Work and industrial electrical safety procedures.
Preferred Experience
Water treatment, wastewater treatment, or desalination plant experience.
Experience with RO plant equipment, particularly high-pressure and feed-water pumps.
PLC and SCADA exposure.
Experience with generators and UPS systems.
Experience in plant commissioning, startup, and shutdown activities.
Key Skills
Industrial Electrical Maintenance
MV/LV Switchgear
VFDs
MCCs
Motors & Pumps
Power Transformers
Protection Relays
Circuit Breakers
UPS Systems
Insulation Resistance Testing
Electrical Troubleshooting
Electrical Drawings & SLDs
LOTO & Electrical Isolation
Preventive & Predictive Maintenance
Plant Commissioning
PTW & HSE Compliance
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