AUTO ELECTRICIAN

Al Sahraa Recruitment Services; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Electrical Technician to perform maintenance and repairs on various company-owned vehicles and equipment. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of practical experience in heavy vehicle electrical systems and will be responsible for conducting preventive maintenance, diagnosing faults, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols.

Qualifications

• 4 years practical experience in heavy vehicle equipment maintenance.
• Completion of a recognized electrical training course.
• Fair written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on electrical systems.
• Diagnoses faults using electrical testing equipment.
• Ensures workshop tools and equipment are maintained.

Skills

Troubleshooting skills

Reading electronic wiring diagrams

Communication in English

Education

Secondary education followed by electrical training course

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs preventive maintenance, repairs, and modifications to electrical systems on various company-owned equipment and vehicles.
• Uses skilled techniques and equipment including lighting, voltage test units, motor winding testers, and hand tools.
• Diagnoses faults and executes repairs using electrical testing equipment like ammeters and ohmmeters.
• Performs routine repairs to lighting, ignition, alternators, and starters on plant, heavy equipment, boats, and light vehicles.
• Conducts preventive maintenance checks including lights, gauges, battery condition, and electrolyte levels.
• Performs critical maintenance or repair tasks on rotating equipment, including disassembly, cleaning, and rebuilding of components.
• Executes electrical overhauls on major systems or equipment such as rewiring systems and motor rewinding.
• Assists with all vehicle/equipment mechanical maintenance work as part of a team.
• Maintains batteries for reliable output and replaces faulty low-tension wiring.
• Ensures workshop equipment and tools are in clean and efficient operating condition.
• Adheres to company safety policies and procedures, following manufacturer recommendations.
• Provides information to the supervisor about spare parts requirements and assists in commissioning and testing new electrical systems or equipment.
• Assists in electrical work for annual vehicle registration and roadworthiness test preparations.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Minimum Qualification:

• Completion of Secondary (12 years) education followed by completion of a recognized electrical training course, ideally specializing in vehicle electrical systems, equivalent to 2 years full-time.
• Minimum Experience & Knowledge & Skills:
• 4 years practical experience in a heavy vehicle equipment maintenance workshop, preferably in the Gulf region.
• Fair written and spoken English.
• Professional Skills:
• Excellent skills in reading and interpreting electronic wiring diagrams; strong troubleshooting skills.