Graduate Training Program-Electrical Technician –Saudi National
Role Overview
DACO describes an intensive training and qualification program preparing fresh graduates for electrical technician employment in power distribution and maintenance projects.
The program objective is to bridge academic education and industry requirements through technical and field training.
Training duration is stated as six months or 24 weeks, totaling 960 hours; the phases listed are nine weeks of theoretical and practical training and 16 weeks of on-the-job training.
Training is described as theoretical, practical, and field-based. The posting states a full-time employment type but does not clarify how it applies to the program or post-training role.
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Program overview
DACO describes an intensive training and qualification program preparing fresh graduates for electrical technician employment in power distribution and maintenance projects.
The program objective is to bridge academic education and industry requirements through technical and field training.
Training duration is stated as six months or 24 weeks, totaling 960 hours; the phases listed are nine weeks of theoretical and practical training and 16 weeks of on-the-job training.
Training is described as theoretical, practical, and field-based. The posting states a full-time employment type but does not clarify how it applies to the program or post-training role.
Training locations and settings
- Theoretical and practical training takes place at DACO facilities and workshops in a controlled environment.
- On-the-job training involves supervised real work environments, including maintenance, emergency response, metering, construction, distribution projects, residential and commercial areas, and substations.
Training curriculum
- Safety topics include occupational health and safety, safe work procedures, risk assessment, PPE, electrical safety rules, Permit to Work, and Lockout/Tagout.
- Practical training covers distribution components, transformers, breakers, panels, underground and overhead cables, smart meters, electrical connections, drawings, testing, inspection, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
- Technical areas include thermal imaging, earth resistance measurement, cable fault detection, insulation testing, meter installation and inspection, and identifying meter tampering.
- Network training includes pole and conductor installation, cable installation and protection, cable jointing and termination, panels, feeders, RMUs, and transformers.
- Emergency and maintenance training covers response, fault identification, service restoration, fault analysis and isolation, corrective action, and system restart.
Post-training job responsibilities
- Assist with installation, inspection, testing, and maintenance of motors, electrical panels, generators, transformers, and related equipment.
- Coordinate work with workers, technicians, engineers, and other trades involved in electrical installation and maintenance.
- Troubleshoot faults and inspect defective equipment; assist in diagnosing, repairing, or replacing damaged components.
- Respond to emergency faults, conduct preventive inspections, identify potential equipment damage, and take corrective action under supervision.
- Test installed electrical systems against approved drawings and specifications; read technical drawings and documentation.
- Assist with planning required materials, equipment, tools, and manpower, and maintain records of completed work.
- Follow occupational safety regulations, LOTO procedures, safe work practices, and life-safety requirements.
Qualifications
- Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Technology, Electrical Maintenance, or a related field.
- Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.
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