Auto Electrician

About the Role

Virtucruit is collaborating with a prominent mining company in Saudi Arabia to recruit an Auto Electrician for their Mobile Maintenance Department in Dammam. This full-time position requires 3-5 years of experience and focuses on the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems in vehicles and mobile mining equipment. The primary goal is to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations, with a strong emphasis on diagnosing electrical faults and supporting the operational readiness of the fleet and heavy equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Adhere to all OHS rules, company policies, Standard Operating Procedures, and relevant Saudi Arabian legislation, including confined space and underground safety protocols.
• Perform troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance on CAT underground equipment, including LHDs, loaders, and trucks.
• Utilize laptop-based diagnostic software such as CAT ET and SIS to identify issues within hydraulic control systems, transmission controllers, and engine management systems.
• Collaborate with mechanical teams to ensure full equipment functionality and minimize downtime.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, report incidents, and document all repairs.
• Support the commissioning and testing of new CAT UG equipment.
• Ensure the proper management and availability of spare parts and critical components.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at optimizing equipment reliability and achieving fleet availability targets.
• Interpret complex electrical and hydraulic circuit diagrams.
• Maintain HVAC and air conditioning systems to ensure proper climate control.
• Perform system maintenance on 12V and 24V electrical circuits, including battery management, alternators, starter motors, and lighting systems.
• Install and maintain subterranean-specific technologies such as collision avoidance systems, proximity detection systems, and remote-control interfaces for semi-autonomous equipment.

Authority and Reporting

The Auto Electrician reports directly to the Workshop Supervisor within the Mobile Maintenance Department. This role includes the authority to approve minor repairs and adjustments to CAT UG electrical systems, request spare parts and electrical components from stores, and recommend maintenance schedule adjustments based on equipment condition. This position does not hold any monetary authority.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• 3-5 years of experience as an Auto Electrician, preferably within a mining or heavy equipment environment.
• Proficiency in diagnostic troubleshooting using laptop-based software like CAT ET and SIS.
• Ability to read and interpret complex electrical and hydraulic circuit diagrams.
• Experience with 12V and 24V electrical circuits, including battery management, alternators, starter motors, and lighting systems.
• Knowledge of HVAC and air conditioning systems.
• Familiarity with subterranean-specific technology such as collision avoidance and proximity detection systems.
• Basic knowledge of electrical safety and isolation procedures for high-voltage AC trailing cables is an advantage.

Work Environment

This role is based in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, and is a full-time position within a leading mining company. The successful candidate will work within the Mobile Maintenance Department, focusing on underground equipment.