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Job DescriptionSchweitzer Engineering Laboratories provides complete power system protection, control, monitoring, automation, security and integration for utilities and industries worldwide. We are looking for an Installation Technician to provide technical support to customers. A successful candidate must have knowledge and experience for transmission and distribution systems, knowledge on power system protection, relay testing and commissioning, knowledge on procedures of power system protection, settings, and testing and related SEL products. This is your chance to build your career with a global leader and innovator in the power protection industry.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Perform electrical field installations of basic complexity.

2. Under the direction of a site or project lead, perform the following functions:

a. Protective relay installation, testing troubleshooting

b. Panel and cabinet demolition, installation and modification

c. Cable routing and assembly (including fiber)

d. Control house integration and assembly

e. Conduit forming and installation

3. Develop and maintain knowledge of SEL Engineering Services processes and products.

4. Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.

5. Understand. Create. Simplify.

6. Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Basic working knowledge of analog and digital electronics

Ability to read and comprehend both mechanical and electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, one-line diagrams and three-line diagrams

Willing to obtain SQEW certification within 3 months of accepting the role

Willing to obtain COM-100 certification within 6 months of accepting the role

Willing to travel up to 75% of the time

Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills

Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities

Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment

Background check results satisfactory to SEL

Negative drug test result(s)

Preferred Qualifications

Generally, requires 3+ years of control panel wiring experience

Experience with SEL products

Experience working in active substations

Physical Requirements

Ability to work in outside environments with varying climates

Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, squat, climb, and use arm and hand movements

Ability to carry tools and to handle materials and equipment of up to 50 pounds

Ability to work at heights on lifts, stepladders and/or extension ladders

Location

Saudi Arabia– Khobar

Why SEL?

Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.

We provide and take care of our employees with outstanding benefits, competitive pay, challenging work, and a rewarding career.

Top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

Varied leave plans like annual leaves, sick leaves, parental leaves etc. to maintain a healthy life balance

Yearly flight tickets to home country for expat employees and their family members based on their eligibility

Developmental programs like tuition assistance, internships, skill development courses and engineering development programs (EDP).

Wellbeing benefits like free and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and reimbursable yearly gym membership

International Travel Medical and Security Assistance to assist our traveling employees and accompanying family members worldwide

Additional compensation for working on customer sites in the field based on eligibility

Pay Range Data

We base our starting pay offer on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.

Communication with Applicants

We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at careers@selinc.com.

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.

SEL invents, designs, and builds digital products and systems that protect power grids around the world. This technology prevents blackouts and enables customers to improve power system reliability and safety at a reduced cost. A 100 percent employee-owned company headquartered in Pullman, Washington, SEL has manufactured products in the United States since 1984 and now serves customers worldwide. Our mission is simple: to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.