Electrical Motor Technician

About the role

Madre Integrated Engineering is hiring a full-time Electrical Motor Technician for the QAFCO fertilizer plant in Doha. The technician performs preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance on LV/MV electric motors, pumps, fans, compressors and other rotating equipment, and works in hazardous classified areas.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out motor rewinding, insulation resistance testing (IR/PI tests), vibration analysis and shaft alignment checks, interpreting results and initiating corrective actions
• Troubleshoot electrical faults in motors, MCC panels, motor starters and VFDs, coordinating with the control room and process teams during equipment isolation and reinstatement
• Work under the Permit-to-Work (PTW) system and follow LOTO procedures strictly
• Maintain accurate maintenance records in SAP PM, prepare job reports and material requisitions, and support shutdown and turnaround planning and execution
• Comply with QAFCO HSE policies and handle explosion-proof (Ex) equipment in ATEX/IECEx classified areas safely

Required profile

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical qualification
• Valid Electrical License Certificate issued by a recognized authority; QAFCO or QP vendor approval is an advantage
• 3-5 years of hands-on experience in electrical motor maintenance in the Oil & Gas or Fertilizer industry
• Proven plant experience including turnaround/shutdown work, hazardous classified areas and process-critical rotating equipment
• Candidates available to join immediately are strongly preferred

Required skills

• Working knowledge of VFDs, MCC panels and motor starters
• Basic understanding of SCADA/DCS systems
• Experience with SAP PM for maintenance planning and reporting