Assistant Electrical Technician

Star Services; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Star Services in the United Arab Emirates seeks an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician for steel industry plants. The role focuses on electrical & automation maintenance, preventive tasks, and safe operation in line with HSE/Loto rules.

You will assist senior technicians, inspect panels and motors, troubleshoot faults, and support shutdowns and major maintenance activities. Diploma or Bachelor's required.

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience in steel industry focusing on Electrical & Automation Maintenance.
• Diploma or Bachelor's degree required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in routine electrical maintenance activities.
• Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance of electrical equipment.
• Attend electrical breakdowns and restore equipment safely.
• Inspect electrical panels, motors, cables, switches and other equipment.
• Identify abnormal conditions and report them to the supervisor.
• Assist with motor & equipment maintenance including AC/DC motors and conveyors.
• Support maintenance of pumps, conveyors, fans and other electrically operated equipment.
• Assist with breakdowns and fault finding using electrical testing instruments.
• Record maintenance observations and report defects.
• Follow all electrical safety procedures and LO TO and Permit-to-Work procedures.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Electrical safety

Education

Diploma/Bachelor's

Tools

Electrical testing instruments

Job description

Professional Experience (Must Have)

5 years' Experience In steel industry into Electrical & Automation Maintenance

Minimum Qualifications

Diploma/Bachelor's

Key Responsibilities

1. Electrical Maintenance

• Assist Senior Technicians and Supervisors in routine electrical maintenance activities.
• Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance of electrical equipment.
• Assist in attending electrical breakdowns and restoring equipment safely.
• Inspect electrical panels, motors, cables, switches and other equipment.
• Identify abnormal conditions such as overheating, loose connections, unusual noise or electrical faults and report them to the supervisor.

2. Motor & Equipment Maintenance

• Assist in inspection and maintenance of AC/DC motors.
• Check motor connections, terminal boxes and cable conditions.
• Assist with motor replacement, alignment and connection activities.
• Inspect contactors, relays, starters and protection devices.
• Support maintenance of pumps, conveyors, fans and other electrically operated equipment.

3. Steel Plant Equipment

Assist with electrical maintenance of equipment such as:

• Rolling mill equipment
• CCM equipment
• Reheating furnace
• Cooling beds
• Conveyors
• Cranes
• Pumps
• Fans
• Hydraulic power units
• Material handling equipment
• Workshop machinery

4. Breakdown & Troubleshooting

• Assist the electrical maintenance team during breakdowns.
• Support fault finding using electrical testing instruments.
• Assist in troubleshooting motors, cables, MCCs, control circuits, sensors and drives.
• Report recurring electrical faults to the Senior Technician/Supervisor.

5. Preventive Maintenance

• Perform assigned preventive maintenance activities according to the maintenance schedule.
• Check electrical connections, panels, motors, cables and control components.
• Assist in cleaning electrical panels and equipment.
• Record maintenance observations and report defects.

6. Safety

• Follow all electrical safety procedures and plant HSE requirements.
• Use appropriate PPE during electrical maintenance activities.
• Follow LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) procedures.
• Ensure electrical equipment is isolated before maintenance.
• Follow Permit-to-Work procedures.
• Maintain proper housekeeping around electrical work areas.
• Never perform electrical work beyond the candidate's authorized competency.

7. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain basic maintenance records and checklists.
• Report completed maintenance activities to the supervisor.
• Inform the supervisor about defective equipment, spare requirements and unsafe conditions.
• Support maintenance teams during planned shutdowns and major maintenance activities.

Preferred Training / Certifications

• Industrial Electrical Maintenance training.
• Electrical Safety training.
• LOTO training.
• Basic PLC/VFD training.
• Working-at-height training.
• First Aid / Fire Safety awareness.