Electrical Engineer

About the Role

ENGIE Saudi Arabia is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join their team in Al Jubayl, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves supervising a team of maintenance foremen, technicians, and support staff to manage daily electrical maintenance activities at a power and desalination plant. The Electrical Engineer will also support the management of major plant outages, ensuring compliance with Safety, Environmental, availability, reliability, efficiency, and budgetary targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with IMS and maintain a safe working environment for all personnel and contractors.
• Plan, execute, and oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance, project execution, and upgrades for electrical systems and equipment.
• Support 24-hour plant operations by being available for call-out at short notice to reduce equipment downtime and ensure high plant availability.
• Perform troubleshooting activities to determine failure conditions, rectify defects, and conduct Root Cause Analysis of failures.
• Collaborate with the Section Head-Electrical on outage planning, execution, and assist in budget preparation processes.
• Ensure adequate inventories of spares and consumables are maintained and place requisitions for necessary purchases.
• Provide technical advice to colleagues and contractors to ensure safe and proper execution of plant maintenance practices.
• Coach electrical technicians on equipment, safe work procedures, and operational techniques, supporting the development of Saudi Nationals through training and mentorship.

Qualifications and Requirements

• 5-10 years of experience in electrical engineering, preferably within a power or desalination plant environment.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise maintenance teams and manage daily electrical maintenance activities.
• Proficiency in planning and executing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance.
• Experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) for documenting work orders and maintenance activities.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for identifying and rectifying equipment failures, including Root Cause Analysis.
• Ability to prepare and deliver technical training on various electrical subject matters.
• A valid driving license is required or must be attained before the end of the probation period.

Working Relationships

The Electrical Engineer will engage in daily communications with the Section Head-Electrical regarding plant maintenance and personnel issues. Regular coordination and cooperation with Operations and Maintenance teams, as well as external parties, will be essential for routine and emergency activities. Communication with suppliers and service contractors is also a key aspect of this role.

Physical and Capacity Requirements

This role demands strong physical and mental resilience. Candidates must be medically fit to work in power plant conditions, including exposure to high voltage, heat, noise, and confined spaces. The ability to stand, walk, climb, and work at heights for extended periods is required. Good vision and hearing are essential for monitoring electrical systems and alarms. The role also involves tolerating rotating shifts, extended working hours, and emergency callouts as per plant operational needs.