DREDGE ELECTRICIAN

NMDC Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 167,400 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

NMDC Group is seeking an experienced marine electrician to maintain and repair electrical systems on a dredger. You will troubleshoot drives, motors, MCC panels, and automation gear while ensuring safe operations at sea and during dry docking.

The role requires a diploma in electrical engineering and 5–10 years in marine/dredging environments, with strong reading of electrical diagrams and adherence to HSE standards.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering required.
• 5-10 years' experience as electrician in Marine/Dredging Industry.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical systems onboard the dredger.
• Ensure smooth operation of dredging electrical equipment, motors, generators, switchboards, and MCC panels.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance of electrical and automation systems.
• Attend electrical breakdowns related to dredge pumps, winches, hydraulic systems, and propulsion equipment.
• Monitor generator performance, power distribution systems, and electrical safety devices.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, circuit diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Maintain lighting systems, navigation lights, alarm systems, and communication equipment onboard.
• Assist in troubleshooting PLC, sensor, and instrumentation-related faults.
• Ensure compliance with vessel safety procedures, lockout/tagout practices, and marine electrical standards.
• Maintain records of maintenance activities, spare parts usage, and electrical inspections.
• Coordinate with Chief Engineer and technical team during dry docking and repair activities.
• Conduct routine insulation checks, cable inspections, and testing of electrical equipment.
• Support emergency repairs during dredging operations to minimize downtime.
• Ensure proper housekeeping of electrical workshop, tools, and spare inventory onboard.
• Follow company HSE policies and international maritime safety regulations during all electrical works.

Skills

Electrical systems

Marine electrical

Troubleshooting

Education

Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLC

SCADA

Job description

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical systems onboard the dredger.
• Ensure smooth operation of dredging electrical equipment, motors, generators, switchboards, and MCC panels.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance of electrical and automation systems.
• Attend electrical breakdowns related to dredge pumps, winches, hydraulic systems, and propulsion equipment.
• Monitor generator performance, power distribution systems, and electrical safety devices.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, circuit diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Maintain lighting systems, navigation lights, alarm systems, and communication equipment onboard.
• Assist in troubleshooting PLC, sensor, and instrumentation-related faults.
• Ensure compliance with vessel safety procedures, lockout/tagout practices, and marine electrical standards.
• Maintain records of maintenance activities, spare parts usage, and electrical inspections.
• Coordinate with Chief Engineer and technical team during dry docking and repair activities.
• Conduct routine insulation checks, cable inspections, and testing of electrical equipment.
• Support emergency repairs during dredging operations to minimize downtime.
• Ensure proper housekeeping of electrical workshop, tools, and spare inventory onboard.
• Follow company HSE policies and international maritime safety regulations during all electrical works.

Qualifications

Diploma in Electrical Engineering

5-10 years' experience as electrician in Marine/Dredging Industry.