Airport Electrical Technician: Install & Commissioning

PWORLD Jobs & Education; Dubai; On-site; AED 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

PWORLD Jobs & Education seeks an experienced Electrical Technician to manage installation and testing of electrical systems for airport infrastructure projects. The role covers on-site work with power cables 70 sq.mm and above, ensuring quality, safety, and compliance with project specs and standards.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in power/industrial projects, experience with transformers (1000 kVA+), MDBs/SMDBs, and electrical drawings. UAE/GCC experience is highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Diploma / ITI or technical certification in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Technology.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in power plant, power generation, substation, industrial or large infrastructure projects.
• Experience in installation of transformers (min 1000 kVA), MDBs/SMDBs/MCCs, HV/LV switchgear, large control panels.
• Experience in handling, glanding and terminating power cables of 70 sq.mm and above.
• Knowledge of electrical testing instruments and ability to read/interpret electrical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Review electrical systems for MEP projects including power distribution, lighting, ELV, and earthing.
• Install, test, and commission electrical and mechanical systems (transformers, MDBs/SMDBs, AHUs, chillers, control panels).
• Terminate power cables of 70 sq.mm and above with quality and safety.
• Coordinate with mechanical, plumbing, and civil teams for integrated delivery.
• Perform cable laying, trunking, earthing and lightning protection work.
• Read/interpret electrical drawings, SLDs and layouts.
• Diagnose faults during installation and commissioning.
• Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance as directed.
• Ensure electrical systems operate safely and efficiently.

Skills

Power distribution LV/MV

Lighting design

ELV systems (Fire Alarm CCTV Data)

Earthing & Lightning protection

SLD interpretation

Electrical schematics/layout drawings

Troubleshooting & fault finding

Electrical safety standards

Communication & reporting

Education

Diploma/ITI in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Electrical testing instruments

Cable termination tools

Job description

PWORLD Jobs & Education seeks an experienced Electrical Technician to manage installation and testing of electrical systems for airport infrastructure projects. The role covers on-site work with power cables 70 sq.mm and above, ensuring quality, safety, and compliance with project specs and standards.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in power/industrial projects, experience with transformers (1000 kVA+), MDBs/SMDBs, and electrical drawings. UAE/GCC experience is highly preferred.