Senior Electrical Maintenance Technician

About the role

The Senior Electrical Maintenance Technician is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, calibrating and re‑commissioning a wide range of electrical machinery and instruments in a power plant environment. The role aims to minimise production downtime and ensure safe, reliable operation of all electrical systems.

Key responsibilities

• Perform preventive, corrective and breakdown maintenance on generators, switchgear, transformers and related electrical equipment.
• Diagnose faults, carry out repairs and calibrations within defined time‑frames.
• Use the computerized maintenance system to issue spare parts and record all work performed.
• Monitor recurring breakdowns, propose and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Provide on‑job training to new craftsmen and supervise contract workforce.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics accurately.
• Ensure all activities comply with EHS standards, plant operating requirements and high‑voltage safety procedures.
• Act as an authorised Permit‑to‑Work holder when required.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related diploma.
• Minimum 3 years (degree) or 5 years (diploma) experience in power‑plant or heavy‑industrial electrical maintenance.
• Hands‑on experience with high‑voltage equipment and electrical sub‑stations.
• Good command of written and spoken English.

Required skills

• Generators
• Switchgear
• Transformers
• Electrical schematics and drawings
• High‑voltage equipment handling
• Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)