Electrical Engineer

Farnek Services; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company based in the UAE is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to supervise and guide their electrical team. The role involves conducting preventive, corrective, and reactive maintenance while ensuring compliance with UAE Electricity Supply Regulations and international standards. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and a minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role within the Gulf region. Strong leadership and communication skills are critical for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in facilities management or building maintenance role in Gulf.
• Strong understanding of LV and HV systems, protection systems, and load management.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and technical documents.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and guide the electrical team.
• Conduct preventive, corrective, and reactive maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with UAE Electricity Supply Regulations and international standards.

Skills

Electricity Compliance

Communications Skills

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Proactive Management

Education

Bachelors degree in electrical engineering or equivalent

Tools

CAFM systems (FSI Concept Evolution, MRI, SAAP)

MS Office

Job description

• Supervise and guide the electrical team, including supervisors and technicians.
• Preventive Maintenance scheduled follow ups to avoid breakdowns.
• Corrective Maintenance fixing issues identified during inspections.
• Reactive Maintenance responding to unexpected faults or failures.
• Planned Works upgrades, replacements, and scheduled improvements.
• Provide electrical support for temporary setups during events, ensuring safe and reliable power supply.
• Ensure all work complies with UAE Electricity Supply Regulations, Abu Dhabi DoE, ADDC and international standards like IEC, NFPA, and BS codes.
• Coordinate with procurement teams for e-Procurement of materials and services.
• Monitor asset performance and manage them in line with asset life cycle principles.
• Participate in audits, inspections, and compliance reviews. Support energy-saving initiatives and recommend system improvements.
• Requirements:
• Education: Bachelors degree in electrical engineering or equivalent.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years in facilities management or building maintenance role in Gulf.
• Technical Knowledge.
• Strong understanding of LV and HV systems, protection systems, and load management.
• Familiarity with electrical safety, earthing, and power distribution.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and technical documents.
• Awareness of building automation systems (BMS) and energy management systems.
• Knowledge of CAFM systems such as FSI Concept Evolution, MRI ,or SAAP to manage work orders, asset tracking, and reporting.
• Familiar with Permit to Work (PTW) systems and ensure safety protocols are followed for high-risk tasks.
• Proficient in MS Office and reporting tools.
• Other Skills:
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Organized, proactive, and detail oriented.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and teams effectively.

Required Skills:

Electricity Compliance Work Orders Protection Codes Preventive Maintenance Load Energy Electrical Engineering Supply Reviews Communication Skills Automation Procurement Regulations MS Office Materials Education Maintenance Engineering Leadership Communication Management