Automation Electrician Class

About the Role

DP World Jeddah is seeking an experienced Electrician - Class 1 to join its Engineering Automation team in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves conducting comprehensive maintenance for various equipment and systems, ensuring operational efficiency and adherence to safety protocols.

Role Overview

The Electrician - Class 1 is responsible for the preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance of all Quay Cranes (QCs), Rubber Tyred Gantry (RTGs) cranes, automation, engineering, and associated equipment/systems. The primary objective is to execute maintenance tasks efficiently and cost-effectively, while upholding quality and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform assigned jobs safely, accurately, and cost-effectively with minimal supervision.
• Conduct maintenance, fault finding, inspections, monitoring, and repair activities on electrical and automation systems and yard equipment.
• Ensure maximum operational availability of equipment and automation systems through regular inspections, diagnostics, and repair.
• Independently attend to breakdowns and report faults.
• Follow up on emergency work and report findings to the Team Leader.
• Ensure all work practices comply with safety regulations and procedures.
• Execute preventive maintenance activities for automation and electrical systems as defined in the maintenance system.
• Record accurate and up-to-date maintenance information in work orders.
• Coordinate with the Optimization Team to ensure work orders are generated for all automation and electrical work on cranes.
• Perform calibration tasks including spreader alignment, sensor alignment, measurements, checklists, and testing.
• Submit accurate maintenance activity reports, including start and completion times.
• Maintain workshop cleanliness, organization, and equipment condition.
• Submit routine inspection and monitoring reports as required.
• Maintain constant communication with Superintendents to support effective crane workshop operations.
• Ensure compliance with Fatal Risk Standards, Safe Work Practices, and HSE policies.
• Report accidents and near misses in accordance with defined safety procedures.

Qualifications and Experience

• Proven experience as an Electrician - Class 1.
• A minimum of 5 to 10 years of relevant experience is required.
• Demonstrated ability to perform electrical and automation system maintenance, fault finding, and repairs.
• Strong understanding of quality and safety protocols in an industrial environment.

Work Environment

This role is based in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia, and is a full-time position within the Engineering Automation team at DP World Jeddah.

Application Process

Candidates meeting the specified requirements are invited to apply for this position. Salary details will be discussed during the interview process.