Data Center Medium Voltage Technician

Industry: Data Center / Critical Facilities Job Title: Data Center Medium Voltage Technician Reports To: Data Center Electrical Engineer Location: Dammam, Saudi Arabia Working Environment: Mission-Critical, 24x7x365 SUMMARY: Data Center Medium Voltage (MV) Technician operates, maintains, and repairs critical electrical distribution systems (11 kV to 33 kV) to guarantee 100% uptime. Responsibilities include maintaining switchgear, transformers, and generators, executing strict Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protocols, and tracking performance via CAFM. PRIMARY FUNCTIONS AND ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: • Monitor, operate, and troubleshoot MV switchgear, ring main units (RMUs), circuit breakers, and protection relays. • Perform routine maintenance on transformers, generators, and distribution cabling to prevent critical facility outages. • Conduct specialized electrical testing such as insulation resistance, Hi-Pot, contact resistance, and relay calibration tests. • Strictly adhere to electrical safety standards, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures. • Respond immediately to emergency power issues, alarms, or abnormal conditions within the data center's critical power chain. • Log all maintenance hours, observations, and parts usage into the CAFM. • Responsible for performing daily performance monitoring of electrical equipment during walk rounds. • Responsible for following SOPs and EOPs during preventive and corrective maintenance. EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION / KNOWLEDGE: • Diploma in Electrical Engineering • Deep understanding of critical power infrastructures, including UPS systems, standby generators, and ATS (Automatic Transfer Switches). • Familiarity with electrical diagnostic testing, fault analysis, and troubleshooting procedures • Very familiar with Health & Safety guidelines and procedures, especially for operating energized or mechanical equipment. EXPERIENCE: • 5+ years of experience working with industrial or commercial medium/high voltage systems. • Experience in preventive and corrective maintenance of MV equipment. SKILLS/ABILITIES: • Ability to read and interpret complex electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, and protection schemes. • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills • Good communication and teamwork abilities • Ability to work a rotational on-call shift. • Ability to work under pressure, adaptable. • Ability to diagnose root cause of equipment failures. All interested applicants can also email their CVs to [email protected] with a subject line of “Data Center Medium Voltage Technician” mentioning their availability.

Diploma in Electrical Engineering. Deep understanding of critical power infrastructures, including UPS systems, standby generators, and ATS (Automatic Transfer Switches). Familiarity with electrical diagnostic testing, fault analysis, and troubleshooting procedures. Very familiar with Health & Safety guidelines and procedures, especially for operating energized or mechanical equipment. 5+ years of experience working with industrial or commercial medium/high voltage systems. Experience in preventive and corrective maintenance of MV equipment.

Monitor, operate, and troubleshoot MV switchgear, ring main units (RMUs), circuit breakers, and protection relays. Perform routine maintenance on transformers, generators, and distribution cabling to prevent critical facility outages. Conduct specialized electrical testing such as insulation resistance, Hi-Pot, contact resistance, and relay calibration tests. Strictly adhere to electrical safety standards, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures. Respond immediately to emergency power issues, alarms, or abnormal conditions within the data center's critical power chain. Log all maintenance hours, observations, and parts usage into the CAFM. Responsible for performing daily performance monitoring of electrical equipment during walk rounds. Responsible for following SOPs and EOPs during preventive and corrective maintenance.