E & I Technician

Fine Global HR; Dubai; On-site; AED 110,172 - 154,241; Full time

Job summary

A human resources consultancy is looking for an Entry level Instrumentation & Electrical Technician in Dubai. The candidate will perform maintenance on various electrical systems, support control systems, and ensure compliance with safety standards. You should have hands-on experience with power distribution systems, and expertise in troubleshooting DCS and PLC systems is essential.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with transformers, switchgear, and UPS systems.
• Ability to work with automation, asset management, and security systems.
• Knowledge of pipeline monitoring and leak detection systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance on electrical systems and troubleshoot issues.
• Support and maintain control systems and ensure compliance with standards.
• Document maintenance activities and report system performance.

Skills

Power distribution systems expertise

DCS and PLC troubleshooting

Knowledge of fiber optics

Electrical installations in hazardous areas

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Instrumentation & Electrical Technician

Company: Fine Global HR

Responsibilities

• Electrical System Maintenance & Troubleshooting
  • Perform routine and corrective maintenance on HV, MV, and LV switchgear, power and distribution transformers, prime and standby generator packages, automatic transfer switches (ATS), and bus transfer systems.
  • Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems, including soft starters, variable frequency drives (VFDs), motor control centres (MCC), UPS systems (AC/DC), frequency converters, and inverters.
  • Maintain and repair cable management systems, including cable containment, power/control cabling, and specialized explosion-proof lighting systems in classified areas.
• Distributed Control & Automation Systems
  • Maintain, troubleshoot, and support Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) used in terminal operations.
  • Ensure the proper functioning of SCADA, pipeline monitoring, and leak detection systems, nitrogen generator, compressors, and chiller units.
  • Assist in integrating control systems with asset management systems, tank gauging systems, and truck loading/unloading systems.
• Hazardous Area Electrical Installations
  • Support the design, installation, and maintenance of electrical systems in hazardous areas, ensuring compliance with relevant safety standards.
  • Install and maintain explosion-proof lighting systems and other critical electrical infrastructure in classified areas.
• Asset Management & Systems Optimization
  • Oversee and optimize the operation of compressor control systems, substation automation, and tank gauging and inventory management systems.
  • Perform routine maintenance and checks on the facility’s security systems, including CCTV, public address, and access control systems.
• Cable & Communication Systems
  • Ensure the installation and maintenance of fibre optic data networks.
  • Work on various electrical infrastructure related to power and control cabling, ensuring high standards of operations, protection, and system reliability.
• Documentation & Reporting
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all maintenance activities, commissioning, and modifications to electrical and control systems.
  • Prepare and submit reports on system performance, fault analysis, maintenance schedules, and any major operational issues.
• Compliance & Safety
  • Follow all safety and regulatory standards to ensure the safety of personnel and the integrity of the equipment as per industry standards.

Technical Skills & Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with power distribution systems (transformers, switchgear, VFDs, motor control centres, UPS).
• Expertise in troubleshooting and maintaining DCS, PLC, SCADA.
• Knowledge of pipeline monitoring, leak detection, compressor control systems, and tank gauging/inventory management systems.
• Experience with fibre optic networks.
• Understanding of electrical installations in hazardous areas and explosion-proof systems.
• Ability to work with automation systems, asset management, and security systems (CCTV, public address).

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Human Resources