Electrical Technician

About CSI Global

CSI Global and Advanced Technical Services (ATS) specialize in providing engineering, MEP, electrical testing, commissioning, and technical services. These services support major infrastructure, commercial, industrial, and building projects across the region. The company is seeking an Electrical Technician to join its project teams in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.

The Role of Electrical Technician

The Electrical Technician will be responsible for the installation, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance of electrical systems and equipment. This full-time role involves working closely with Electrical Engineers, Testing & Commissioning Engineers, Commissioning Managers, and project teams to ensure electrical systems are installed and operate safely, correctly, and efficiently. The position requires 2-5 years of relevant experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform electrical installation, testing, commissioning, inspection, and maintenance activities.
• Assist engineers and commissioning teams during the testing and commissioning of electrical systems.
• Carry out electrical testing using appropriate test instruments and equipment, including continuity, insulation resistance, polarity, and earth resistance tests.
• Assist with testing and commissioning of LV electrical systems, distribution boards, panels, MCCs, transformers, cables, lighting, and power systems.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, single-line diagrams (SLDs), wiring diagrams, schematics, and equipment specifications.
• Perform cable termination, glanding, dressing, labeling, and connection activities.
• Inspect electrical installations to identify defects, incomplete works, or non-conformities.
• Troubleshoot electrical faults and assist in identifying the root cause of equipment or system failures.
• Verify electrical installations against approved drawings and project requirements.
• Record test results, inspection findings, readings, and equipment status accurately.
• Assist in preparing testing and commissioning documentation, checklists, inspection reports, and test records.
• Coordinate with site engineers, subcontractors, technicians, and other project disciplines to resolve technical issues.
• Ensure all tools, testing equipment, and instruments are properly maintained and calibrated.
• Follow approved Method Statements, Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), Risk Assessments, and project procedures.
• Comply with all company, client, and project Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) requirements.
• Maintain good housekeeping and ensure the work area is safe and organized.
• Perform other technical duties assigned by the Electrical Engineer, Commissioning Engineer, or Project Manager.

Professional Development

This role offers the opportunity to work on major MEP, infrastructure, and testing & commissioning projects. Employees will gain exposure to advanced electrical systems and commissioning activities, alongside professional development and technical learning opportunities within a collaborative and project-focused working environment.