Electrical Maintenance Technician - Assistant

AG Engineering LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

AG Engineering LLC in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to support electrical systems including lighting, distribution boards, and control panels. You will assist in preventive and corrective maintenance under supervision, ensuring safe practices and proper documentation.

Responsibilities include supporting inspections, equipment servicing, cable work, lighting installations, and coordination with technicians during planned shutdowns.

Qualifications

• ITI, Trade Certificate, or Technical Qualification in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Trade.
• Basic understanding of electrical maintenance practices and safety procedures.
• 1–3 years of experience in electrical maintenance, building maintenance, or facilities management.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preventive and corrective maintenance of electrical systems including lighting, outlets, distribution boards, control panels and building electrical services.
• Support routine inspections of electrical equipment and report defects, abnormalities and safety concerns.
• Assist in cleaning, tightening and servicing electrical components and equipment as instructed.
• Help maintain electrical plant rooms, distribution boards and service areas in a clean and safe condition.
• Assist Electrical Technicians in identifying and rectifying electrical faults.
• Support replacement of lamps, ballasts, LED drivers, switches, sockets, breakers, contactors and other electrical accessories.
• Attend emergency breakdown calls and restoration of electrical services.
• Use basic electrical tools and testing equipment under supervision.
• Assist in cable pulling, cable dressing, terminations and conduit installations; mount equipment.
• Support installation and replacement of lighting fixtures, power outlets, isolators and electrical accessories.
• Assist in minor electrical modification and refurbishment works.
• Help transport, organize and prepare materials and tools required for maintenance activities.
• Assist in maintenance activities related to HVAC electrical systems, pumps, motors, water heaters, generators and UPS systems.
• Coordinate with technicians during planned shutdowns and maintenance activities.
• Follow electrical safety procedures, lockout/tagout requirements and HSE policies.
• Maintain housekeeping standards and report unsafe conditions.

Skills

Electrical maintenance knowledge

Safety procedures awareness

Communication

Education

ITI/Trade Certificate or Technical Qualification in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Trade

Tools

Electrical hand tools

Testing equipment

Job description

AG Engineering LLC in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to support electrical systems including lighting, distribution boards, and control panels. You will assist in preventive and corrective maintenance under supervision, ensuring safe practices and proper documentation.

Responsibilities include supporting inspections, equipment servicing, cable work, lighting installations, and coordination with technicians during planned shutdowns.