Job Description

SDEC is one of the leading equipment distributors and custom industrial equipment solution providers. SDEC has a dynamic portfolio of products is determined by the needs of our customers. SDEC culture is characterized by high customer orientation with a long-term view of relationships.
Job PurposeThe Heavy Equipment Electrician is responsible for performing advanced diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance on electrical systems across a range of heavy equipment sold and supported by SDEC. This role requires strong technical expertise, a commitment to high‑quality workmanship, and the ability to work independently at customer sites and various job locations.
Main Responsibilities

• Ability to read and understand electrical drawings
• Perform voltage changes on generators based on customer requirements.
• Re-wire, adjust, upgrade/install control panels and voltage regulators.
• Determine necessary parts and special tools required to complete jobs.
• Diagnose issues with the Alternator.
• Adjust speed controls and various settings.
• Run load bank tests on the generator.
• Work closely with the Workshop Supervisor and Service Manager on project progress, estimates.
• Maintain a safe work environment at work sites.
• Use electronic software and tools to diagnose, repair and reprogram generator controllers and related parameters.
• Install, maintain, and enhance electrical systems and components, including fuses, lights, and wiring.
• Inspect, test, and diagnose issues with electrical systems and components.
• Perform all work in a manner that meets and follows electrical codes, blueprints, and standards.
• Test electrical systems and components to ensure proper functioning.
• Complete required documentation of repairs and service information.
• Ensure adequate inventory of necessary supplies and parts.
• Calibrate equipment to provided specifications.
• Perform preventative maintenance on electrical systems and components.
• Troubleshoot problems and make timely repairs.
• Thorough and timely completion of job documentation.
• Provide inputs to improve, update and add to the Work Instruction Manual.

HSE Responsibilities

• Adhere to follow all company Quality, Health, Safety, And Environmental (QHSE) policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
• Promptly identify and report unsafe conditions, incidents, and near misses to the appropriate supervisor or QHSE team.
• Properly use, maintain, and store personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety tools as required by the job.
• Attend and actively participate in mandatory Safety inductions, HSE trainings, safety meetings, emergency drills and root cause investigations.
• Follow established emergency response procedures, including evacuation plans, fire response, and first aid if trained.
• Follow protocols to minimize environmental impact, including proper waste disposal and reporting spills or leaks.
• Provide suggestions to enhance Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental procedures and take responsibility and initiatives for continual improvement.

Qualifications & Relevant Certifications

• Technical Diploma/associate degree with major Electrical
• Technical training certificates from OEMs
• Driving License preferably GCC driving license

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Working knowledge of Electrical components of genset like alternator, control panel
• Troubleshooting and field repair of large sophisticated high or low speed diesel driven generators, low, medium, and high voltage 13.8KV as well as control devices e.g., auto-start, auto load share, auto-parallel, auto-stop, synchronizing
• Programming of controllers like Deep Sea and Synchronization systems
• Practical knowledge of Mechanical, Thermal, Hydraulic, Electronics principles
• Perform welding, fabrication, and calibration as needed
• Thorough knowledge of Diesel Engine, Fuel, Lubrication, Cooling and Exhaust systems particularly of the rating used for Power generation and applications in Oil & Gas industry
• Experience in servicing and repairing alternators of different name brands like Stamford, Marelli, Leroy-Somer, Mecc Alte, and Marelli along with control panel components like ATS, MCCB, MCB, PLCs and busbars for applications like synchronization
• Highly proficient in Technical English
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite particularly MS Outlook and Calendar
• A strong commitment to all health and safety guidelines
• Effective communication in English
• Analytical and systematic problem-solving approach
• Prior experience in customer-facing roles is preferred