Shift Technician - Electrical

Role Overview

As a Shift Technician - Electrical, you will join our dynamic team in Red Sea - Saudi Arabia, where you'll work in an ONSITE environment supporting all operational and technical needs of our state‑of‑the‑art data centre. This role is integral for maintaining uninterrupted electrical services across all shifts, with a focus on safety, quality, and compliance in a professional and supportive culture.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain all electrical systems and infrastructure in the data centre, ensuring seamless operation of power and control systems.
• Read and extract reports from building management systems (BMS), CCTV control, and fire alarm panels, and communicate key information to the engineering team.
• Deal confidently with alternating and direct current loads, ensuring compatibility, safety, and operational stability.
• Operate and check rectifiers, UPS, LV panels, switchgear, busway systems, BMS, DCIM, controllers, and related electrical equipment on a regular basis.
• Monitor and record temperature and humidity levels from HVAC systems periodically and through the BMS to ensure optimal environment for data centre equipment.
• Carry out daily system checks, log readings, and promptly elevate anomalies to relevant engineers and supervisors.
• Comply strictly with all Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies and promote safe workplace practices in all activities.
• Work flexibly across shifts to provide 24/7 support according to rotating shift schedules.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of hands‑on experience working in a data centre in an electrical technician capacity.
• Technical diploma or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related field.
• Willingness and ability to work across changing shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Proficient in operating and extracting data from BMS, CCTV, and fire alarm systems.
• Strong understanding of different electrical loads (AC and DC) and rectifier systems.
• Experience in monitoring and recording HVAC parameters, as well as using BMS for facility monitoring.
• Strong adherence to HSE requirements, with a commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant workspace.
• Good analytical, problem‑solving, and reporting skills.
• Effective team player with clear written and verbal communication abilities in English.