Electrical Technician

Position and Overview

Location and Employment

• The position is based in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
• The employment type is full-time and the role includes work at project sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform electrical installation, testing, commissioning, inspection, and maintenance activities.
• Conduct continuity, insulation resistance, polarity, earth resistance, and other applicable electrical tests.
• Test and commission LV systems, panels, MCCs, transformers, cables, lighting, power systems, and related equipment.
• Read electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, schematics, and equipment specifications.
• Perform cable termination, glanding, dressing, labeling, and connection activities.
• Inspect installations, troubleshoot faults, verify work against approved drawings, and identify non-conformities.
• Record test results and prepare checklists, inspection reports, commissioning documents, and test records.
• Coordinate with project teams and maintain testing equipment, tools, calibration, safety procedures, and housekeeping.

Required Qualifications

• Diploma, technical certificate, or vocational qualification in electrical engineering, electrical technology, or a related discipline.
• At least 2–5 years of relevant experience as an Electrical Technician.
• Experience in MEP, electrical contracting, testing and commissioning, infrastructure, commercial, industrial, or building projects.
• Knowledge of electrical installation, testing practices, safety procedures, and safe working methods.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and single-line diagrams and use electrical testing instruments.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary project team, communicate effectively, solve problems, work at project sites, and meet deadlines.

Preferred Experience and Certifications

• Preference is given to experience with electrical testing and commissioning, LV/MV systems, panels, MCCs, DBs, transformers, switchgear, cable testing, earthing, lightning protection, power, and lighting systems.
• Relevant electrical certifications, manufacturer-specific training, HSE or safety certifications, recognized testing standards experience, and applicable SCE registration are advantages.

Safety and Procedures

• Follow approved Method Statements, Inspection and Test Plans, Risk Assessments, project procedures, and company, client, and project HSE requirements.
• Maintain safe and organized work areas and ensure tools, testing equipment, and instruments are properly maintained and calibrated.