Technician - Electrical

Aggreko is seeking an Electrical Technician based in Riyadh to support the reliable operation of equipment through preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and technical response to breakdowns. You will carry out field assignments across varying locations, including challenging environments and remote sites. The role demands strong initiative, technical discipline, and full compliance with Aggreko’s QHSE standards.

About Aggreko

Aggreko delivers temporary power and energy solutions that support industries, infrastructure, and communities across Saudi Arabia and globally. We operate in challenging environments, delivering reliable services with safety, quality, and performance at the core.

Why Aggreko? Here are some of the perks and rewards.

• A competitive salary and benefits package (including but not limited to a bonus scheme and life assurance).
• Generous holiday entitlement.
• A direct role in the operational success of the business.
• Strong focus on personal and professional development.
• Paid volunteering leave to support the community.
• Travel opportunities within the Kingdom, supporting national operations.
  
  

What You’ll Do

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on electrical equipment including generators and low voltage (LV) systems.
• Support setup, commissioning, and decommissioning of units at customer or project sites, both in depot and remote environments.
• Respond to breakdowns and service needs on a 24/7 on-call basis, including outside standard working hours when required.
• Follow Aggreko’s QHSE protocols and apply Standard Work Instructions (SWIs) and technical manuals to ensure safety and compliance.
• Accurately complete field service reports and task documentation using Aggreko’s digital reporting systems, with Microsoft Word and Excel to support documentation and field reporting.
  
  

You’ll Have The Following Skills And Experience

• Saudi National. Diploma or bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or relevant technical discipline.
• 0 to 3 years of hands-on experience in electrical or diesel generator fields (mechanical experience is a plus).
• Ability to read electrical drawings and troubleshooting faults.Familiarity with diesel/gas generators and auxiliaries preferred.
• Competency in MS Office (Word and Excel) for technical documentation.Valid Saudi driving license and willingness to travel long distances and work on-call.Comfortable with physical, technical work in varying site conditions and weather.
  
  

Additional Role Requirements

• Hands-on approach with willingness to “get hands dirty” in field servicing.
• Strong personal accountability and problem-solving skills with minimal supervision.Willingness to learn and apply technical materials such as SWIs, diagrams, and manuals. Commitment to Aggreko’s service standards, safety culture, and customer satisfaction.
• Demonstrated initiative and independence in resolving issues using available resources.Working Environment
• Field-based role includes depots, customer sites, and remote locations. Outdoor work in hot or harsh weather conditions.
• On-call for emergency breakdowns or urgent service needs. Physically demanding tasks involve tools, panels, wiring, and equipment.
  
  

Equal employment opportunity

We welcome people from different backgrounds and cultures, and respect people’s unique skills, attitudes and experiences. We encourage everyone to be themselves at work because we know that’s how we do our best, for each other, for our customers, for the communities where we work, and for our careers.

We are an equal opportunity employer. If you apply for a role at Aggreko, we will consider your application based on your qualifications and experience, and not on your race, colour, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.