Electrical Maintenance Engineer

AIQU; Sharjah; On-site; AED 167,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

AIQU in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, seeks an Associate Engineer (EPP) for a 1-year, extendable contract in Facilities Maintenance – Operations & Electrical and Power Plant. The role covers preventive and corrective maintenance on UPS, DC systems, generators, LV panels, and power distribution, with a focus on reliability and emergency response.

Ideal candidates have 4–8 years of relevant experience, strong fault-finding skills on electrical systems, and the ability to lead technical teams and

Qualifications

• Must have 4–8 years of relevant professional experience.
• Perform day-to-day preventive and corrective maintenance on UPS, DC systems, generators, LV panels, fire systems, battery systems, and power distribution systems.
• Conduct annual battery load testing for DC plants and UPS battery systems to ensure reliability.
• Respond to emergencies to restore operations.
• Troubleshoot UPS, rectifiers, PLCs, diesel generators, ATS, firefighting systems, and electrical systems.
• Inspect Power & E&M facilities for single points of failure and risks.
• Create, manage, and close work orders.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day preventive and corrective maintenance on UPS, DC systems, generators, LV panels, fire systems, battery systems, and power distribution systems.
• Lead and coordinate technical teams in preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Create, manage, and close work orders for assigned maintenance tasks.
• Provide regular technical training and knowledge sharing for the operations team.
• Coordinate with external vendors and contractors for emergency maintenance.
• Be available for 24/7 operations and extend hours during emergencies.

Skills

Experience 4-8 years

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Team leadership

Emergency response

Tools

UPS

DC systems

Generators

Electrical panels

ATS & PLCs

Job description

We are hiring for one of our major clients for the below requirement

Job Details:

Role: Associate Engineer (EPP)

Employment Type: 1 year & extendable contract, long term contract, outsourced

Work Location: Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Department & Division: Facilities Maintenance – Operations & Electrical and Power Plant

Notice Period: Immediate joiners to a maximum of 15-30 days of notice

Required Experience:

• Must have 4–8 years of relevant professional experience
• Perform day-to-day preventive and corrective maintenance activities on UPS, DC systems, generators, LV panels, fire systems, battery systems, and power distribution systems.
• Conduct annual battery load testing for DC plants and UPS battery systems to ensure operational reliability.
• Respond to emergency situations and system contingencies to restore operations following component or system malfunctions.
• Perform in-depth component-level troubleshooting of UPS, rectifiers, PLCs, diesel generators and associated controls, Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS), firefighting systems, and electrical systems.
• Conduct quality checks of all Power and Electrical & Mechanical (E&M) documents and reports, ensuring the accuracy of data, information, and calculations.
• Analyze equipment failures and incident reports to identify root causes, improve system performance and reliability, and recommend or implement corrective action plans to prevent recurrence.
• Carry out inspections of Power and E&M facilities to identify potential single points of failure and operational risks.
• Create, manage, and close work orders associated with assigned maintenance and operational activities.
• Lead and coordinate technical teams in preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Provide regular technical training and knowledge-sharing sessions for the operations team.
• Coordinate with external vendors, contractors, and suppliers to address emergency maintenance requirements.
• Be available to work in a 24/7 operational environment and extend working hours when required, particularly during emergencies or high-pressure situations.

Thanks & Regards,

AIQU