Assistant Electrical Technician (Steel Industry)

Tanqeeb; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanqeeb in Abu Dhabi is seeking an Assistant Electrical Technician (Steel Industry) to perform electrical maintenance, assist senior technicians, and ensure equipment reliability across rolling mill equipment, CCM equipment, a reheating furnace, cooling beds, conveyors, cranes, pumps, fans, hydraulic power units and workshop machinery.

The role requires 5 years' experience in steel industry electrical & automation maintenance and a Diploma or Bachelor's degree.

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience in steel industry electrical & automation maintenance.
• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Experience in electrical maintenance across heavy industry equipment.

Responsibilities

• Electrical maintenance and routine checks across plant equipment.
• Assist senior technicians and supervisors with maintenance tasks.
• Attend electrical breakdowns and restore equipment safely.
• Inspect panels, motors, cables, switches and electrical components.
• Identify faults and report to supervisor for corrective action.
• Support maintenance of motors, pumps, conveyors, fans and related gear.
• Follow safety procedures including LOTO and PPE usage.
• Maintain basic maintenance records and report defects.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Electrical safety

LOTO procedures

Electrical troubleshooting

Maintenance teamwork

Education

Diploma/Bachelor's

Tools

Electrical testing instruments

PLC/VFD basics

Job description

Job description

About the job Assistant Electrical Technician (Steel Industry)

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.