Summary
Bahrain Bus is seeking an AC and Electrical Technician to diagnose, repair and maintain electrical and air-conditioning systems on BPTC buses in Isa Town. The role includes preventive maintenance, inspections, refrigeration servicing, testing electrical components and recording completed work and defects. Applicants need a relevant technical diploma, vocational certificate or equivalent, with practical experience in vehicle electrical and air-conditioning maintenance; bus or heavy-vehicle experience is preferred. The role may require shifts, weekends, public holidays and approved out-of-hours or on-call work.
The posting
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Purpose of the Job
The AC & Electrical Technician is responsible for diagnosing, repairing and maintaining electrical and air-conditioning systems on BPTC buses. The role ensures that vehicles are maintained safely, efficiently and in accordance with BPTC procedures, quality standards and operational requirements.
Key Accountabilities
- Diagnose electrical, electronic and AC faults using appropriate diagnostic tools and specialist equipment.
- Repair and maintain vehicle air-conditioning and electrical systems.
- Carry out routine preventive maintenance and safety inspections.
- Support the preparation of buses for monthly and annual electrical testing.
- Install, test and repair electrical components, wiring and related systems.
- Perform refrigeration servicing and repairs in accordance with approved procedures.
- Ensure all repairs are completed safely, accurately and within agreed timelines.
- Record completed work, materials used, identified defects and repair outcomes in the approved maintenance system.
- Maintain tools, equipment and assigned materials in good condition.
- Report recurring defects, safety concerns, equipment failures and parts requirements to the Workshop Manager.
- Work collaboratively with other technicians to support vehicle availability and service delivery.
- Share technical knowledge and support the development of colleagues and trainees.
- Participate in emergency, out-of-hours or on-call maintenance when operationally required.
- Comply with BPTC safety, environmental, quality, data protection, drugs and alcohol, and workshop procedures.
Qualifications
- Diploma, vocational certificate or equivalent technical qualification in Electrical Engineering, Automotive Electrical Systems, Refrigeration or a related discipline.
- Relevant technical certification or trade qualification is preferred.
- Additional certification in automotive air-conditioning or refrigeration would be an advantage.
Experiences
- Relevant practical experience in vehicle electrical and air-conditioning maintenance.
- Experience maintaining buses, commercial vehicles or heavy vehicles is preferred.
- Experience using electrical diagnostic equipment and specialist vehicle-testing tools.
- Familiarity with preventive maintenance, fault diagnosis and workshop safety procedures.
Techincal Skills
- Automotive electrical diagnosis and repair
- Refrigeration systems
- Electrical wiring and component testing
- Preventive and corrective maintenance
- Fault-finding and troubleshooting
- Use of diagnostic tools and workshop equipment
- Reading electrical diagrams and technical manuals
- Maintenance documentation and job-card completion
- Safe handling of refrigerants and hazardous substances
- Application of workshop safety procedures
Competencies
- Strong technical and analytical ability
- Attention to detail
- Safety awareness
- Problem-solving and decision-making
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Clear communication
- Reliability and accountability
- Ability to work under operational pressure
- Willingness to learn and share technical knowledge
- Commitment to quality and timely completion of work
Health & Safety Responsibility
- Follow all approved safe systems of work and workshop instructions.
- Use required personal protective equipment correctly.
- Report hazards, unsafe conditions, accidents, incidents and near misses immediately.
- Handle tools, electrical equipment, refrigerants and hazardous substances safely.
- Participate in required safety briefings, training, risk assessments and investigations.
- Avoid any action that may place employees, passengers, visitors or Company assets at risk.
Working Requirments
- Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays according to operational requirements.
- Ability to respond to approved out-of-hours and on-call requirements.
- Ability to work in a workshop environment and use the required personal protective equipment.
- Ability to perform the physical duties associated with vehicle inspection, maintenance and repair.