Electrical Maintenance Technician

About the Role

Coefficient Alliances & Ventures (Coefftalent) is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Technician for a full-time position in Dammam, Eastern Region. This role involves hands-on preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance of various electrical systems and industrial equipment. The technician will work closely with maintenance and production teams to ensure minimal downtime and reliable plant operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective electrical maintenance on production machinery and plant equipment.
• Respond to electrical breakdowns and restore machines to operating condition efficiently.
• Inspect electrical equipment for abnormal conditions, wear, loose connections, overheating, or component failures.
• Carry out replacement and repair of electrical components such as relays, contactors, MCBs/MCCBs, fuses, sensors, and switches.
• Conduct basic maintenance and troubleshooting of industrial motors and motor control circuits.
• Perform electrical maintenance and troubleshooting of CNC Turning Centers, CNC Milling Machines, VMCs, and Horizontal Boring Machines.
• Identify electrical faults from CNC machine alarms and implement corrective actions.
• Perform basic troubleshooting of PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo drives, and industrial automation components.
• Inspect and maintain electrical control panels and distribution panels, including MCC panels, breakers, and protection devices.
• Diagnose electrical faults using testing instruments and electrical drawings.
• Execute scheduled preventive maintenance activities according to the maintenance plan.
• Strictly adhere to Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) and electrical isolation procedures, and all company electrical safety requirements.
• Maintain proper records of preventive maintenance and breakdown activities.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in electrical maintenance.
• Demonstrated practical troubleshooting ability in industrial electrical systems.
• Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems, CNC machines, and control panels.
• Proficiency in diagnosing input/output and control circuit faults.
• Ability to identify drive and servo alarms and assist in troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with maintaining machine safety interlocks, emergency circuits, and associated electrical systems.

Work Environment

This role operates within a fast-growing Oil & Gas manufacturing organization. The technician will collaborate with engineers, OEM technicians, and external service providers for complex equipment breakdowns. The position offers exposure to an international industrial environment focused on operational excellence and business growth initiatives.

Safety and Compliance

The role requires strict adherence to all safety protocols, including Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) and electrical isolation procedures. The technician is responsible for ensuring electrical panels and equipment are maintained in safe operating condition, reporting hazards immediately, and participating in safety inspections and audits.