Electrical Power & Control Technician - Suez site

Responsibilities, Duties, and Tasks:

• Electrical Maintenance: Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on Main Distribution Boards (MDBs), Sub-Main Distribution Boards (SMDBs), Motor Control Centers (MCCs), final distribution boards, and lighting networks.
• Backup and Emergency Power Systems: Inspect, test, troubleshoot, and repair diesel generators, Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS), and Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems, ensuring their operational readiness in the event of a power outage.
• Control Systems: Troubleshoot and rectify faults in fire alarm panels, HVAC control circuits, HVAC control systems, pumps, motors, and associated Building Management System (BMS) connections.
• Site Support: Provide support to mechanical and plumbing technicians during major repairs, emergency situations, and general site maintenance activities. The technician may also be required to perform other reasonable tasks within the scope of Facilities Management when shared support is needed.
• Safety and Compliance: Comply with electrical isolation requirements and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and adhere to DP World’s Zero Harm rules before and during the execution of all tasks.
• Contractor Monitoring: Accompany and monitor specialized electrical and mechanical contractors during repair works and defect rectification activities within the Defects Liability Period (DLP). Report any unsafe practices, poor workmanship, or incomplete works to the supervisor.
• Records and Handover: Complete inspection forms and checklists, record meter readings, equipment readings, and defects, update work orders, and hand over the work area in a safe and clean condition.

Qualifications and Certifications

• Technical Diploma or qualification from a technical institute in Electrical Power, Industrial Electricity, or Industrial Electronics.

Experience and Knowledge

• 5 to 7 years of practical experience in industrial facilities, logistics parks, factories, or large commercial sites.
• Hands-on experience with Three-Phase power systems, electrical distribution boards, Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS), and control wiring and circuits.
• Basic knowledge of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems, water pumps, and plumbing systems to provide comprehensive support to the Facilities Management team.
• Experience in performing preventive maintenance, responding to equipment breakdowns, and safely monitoring contractor activities.

Skills and Competencies

• Technical Skills: Ability to read Single-Line Diagrams (SLDs), control diagrams, electrical circuits, and wiring schematics. Proficiency in safely and correctly using a Multimeter, Clamp Meter, and Insulation Resistance Tester (Megger).
• Troubleshooting and Fault Rectification: Ability to identify and rectify electrical faults, including short circuits, earth faults, loose connections, phase loss, motor faults, and control circuit failures, including faults occurring during shutdowns or emergency situations.
• Safe Working Practices: Apply electrical isolation procedures, verify the absence of voltage before commencing work, and comply with approved work permit procedures and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) requirements.
• Physical Capability: Ability to work in outdoor environments and industrial areas, operate a Manlift for approved work-at-height activities, and perform physically demanding maintenance tasks.

Communication

Provide clear updates to the supervisor, coordinate with Security, Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE), Operations, and contractors, and maintain clear and accurate records of completed work.