Electrical Maintenance Technician - Industrial Plant Job Snapshot - Role: Electrical Maintenance Technician - Industrial Plant - Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Industry: Oil and Energy - Function: Equipment Install-Maintain-Repair - Experience: Minimum 4 years in industrial electrical equipment maintenance - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site
ADNOC Group is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician to perform preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance on electrical equipment at its industrial facilities in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The position involves electrical fault diagnosis, troubleshooting, testing, installation and maintenance of Low Voltage (LV) and High Voltage (HV) equipment, including motors, transformers, generators, Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems and associated electrical circuits. The successful candidate will support the safe and reliable operation of plant electrical systems by performing authorized electrical isolation and energization activities, conducting routine equipment inspections, completing maintenance work orders and maintaining accurate technical records. The role requires practical electrical maintenance experience in a large industrial plant, strong troubleshooting capabilities and adherence to company safety procedures and electrical work authorization requirements.
Job Details
- Country: United Arab Emirates
- City: Abu Dhabi
- Industry: Oil and Energy
- Function: Equipment Install-Maintain-Repair
- Salary: Not disclosed
- Gender: No Preference
- Candidate Nationality: Not specified
- Job Type: Full Time
- Work Arrangement: On-site
Job Purpose
Perform preventive, corrective and troubleshooting maintenance, inspection and testing of plant electrical equipment to maintain the availability, reliability and operational efficiency of process facilities. Support safe electrical maintenance activities through proper equipment isolation, fault diagnosis, testing, documentation and compliance with company procedures and authorization requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Electrical Maintenance and Troubleshooting
- - Perform routine, predictive, preventive and corrective maintenance on plant electrical equipment.
- - Diagnose and troubleshoot faults affecting Low Voltage and High Voltage electrical systems.
- - Carry out skilled electrical fault finding to identify equipment failures and operational abnormalities.
- - Maintain electrical motors, transformers, generators, UPS systems and associated electrical circuits.
- - Conduct visual inspections and routine maintenance checks to assess equipment condition.
- - Identify equipment defects and recommend appropriate corrective maintenance actions.
- - Support the restoration of electrical equipment to efficient and reliable operating condition.
- - Perform maintenance activities in accordance with approved procedures and supervisor instructions.
Electrical Isolation and Energization
- - Isolate and energize LV and HV motors, transformers, generators, UPS systems and other electrical circuits.
- - Perform electrical isolation and energization activities only within the scope of company-issued authorization and enabling certificates.
- - Follow approved electrical safety and isolation procedures before commencing maintenance work.
- - Accept and complete Electrical Isolation Confirmation Certificates as required.
- - Verify completion of relevant isolation activities and associated documentation.
- - Ensure electrical work is performed in accordance with applicable authorization requirements and company procedures.
Electrical Equipment Inspection and Testing
- - Conduct routine inspections of electrical equipment to identify potential defects and maintenance requirements.
- - Perform electrical testing as required during maintenance, installation and modification activities.
- - Check relevant equipment parameters against specified operating and maintenance requirements.
- - Verify equipment condition and performance following maintenance activities.
- - Identify potential reliability concerns and communicate findings to senior section personnel.
- - Support ongoing equipment availability through effective inspection and maintenance practices.
Electrical Installation and Modification
- - Carry out new electrical equipment installations in accordance with approved plans.
- - Support modifications to existing electrical equipment and systems.
- - Perform testing at relevant stages of installation and modification activities.
- - Follow supervisor instructions and verify compliance with specified technical parameters.
- - Assist senior personnel in implementing approved electrical system improvements.
- - Identify opportunities to improve equipment performance and maintenance effectiveness.
Maintenance Planning and Spare Parts
- - Identify spare parts, tools and materials required for assigned maintenance activities.
- - Obtain necessary resources to support timely completion of maintenance work.
- - Coordinate maintenance requirements with relevant supervisory personnel.
- - Support efficient execution of planned and corrective maintenance activities.
- - Highlight equipment or resource issues that may affect maintenance completion.
Maintenance Verification and Documentation
- - Verify completed maintenance activities against assigned work requirements.
- - Complete maintenance activity sheets, surveys and associated documentation.
- - Update maintenance records to reflect work performed and equipment condition.
- - Enter relevant information into maintenance systems to support work order and failure history reporting.
- - Maintain accurate records of electrical faults, repairs and maintenance activities.
- - Update and maintain electrical drawings, technical records and related documentation.
- - Ensure electrical maintenance information remains available for future reference and operational use.
Maintenance Safety and Reporting
- - Follow company electrical safety procedures and applicable work authorization requirements.
- - Provide technical input for the preparation of maintenance method statements.
- - Initiate near-miss reports when relevant safety observations or incidents occur.
- - Identify potential hazards associated with electrical maintenance activities.
- - Communicate safety concerns and equipment-related risks to supervisory personnel.
- - Maintain compliance with applicable company maintenance and safety procedures.
Continuous Improvement
- - Identify opportunities to improve electrical maintenance practices and equipment reliability.
- - Recommend practical improvements to maintenance activities and work processes.
- - Assist senior section personnel in implementing approved equipment modifications.
- - Support improvements aimed at reducing equipment failures and maintaining plant availability.
- - Contribute to effective maintenance execution through accurate fault reporting and technical documentation.
Qualifications and Experience
Education
- - Diploma in Electrical Engineering or an electrical discipline.
- OR - Secondary School Certificate with a vocational trade certificate in a relevant electrical field.
Professional Experience
- - Minimum 4 years of experience maintaining electrical equipment within a large industrial plant.
- - Experience in the oil and gas industry is preferred.
Technical Knowledge and Skills
Electrical Equipment Maintenance
- - Preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance of industrial electrical equipment.
- - Maintenance and troubleshooting of LV and HV electrical systems.
- - Electrical motors, transformers, generators and UPS systems.
- - Electrical fault identification, diagnosis and troubleshooting.
- - Routine electrical inspections and equipment testing.
- - Electrical equipment installation and modification.
Electrical Safety and Work Authorization
- - Electrical isolation and energization procedures.
- - Electrical Isolation Confirmation Certificates.
- - Company electrical work authorization requirements.
- - Safe execution of electrical maintenance activities.
- - Maintenance method statements and near-miss reporting.
Maintenance Systems and Documentation
- - Maintenance work order completion and reporting.
- - Equipment failure history documentation.
- - Maintenance activity sheets and inspection records.
- - Electrical drawings and technical documentation.
- - Spare parts and maintenance tool identification.
- - Verification of completed maintenance activities.
Professional Competencies
- - Practical electrical troubleshooting and problem‑ing abilities.
- - Attention to electrical safety and equipment operating conditions.
- - Ability to follow technical instructions and maintenance procedures.
- - Effective coordination with supervisors and maintenance personnel.
- - Accurate maintenance documentation and reporting.
- - Ability to identify equipment defects and improvement opportunities.
- - Commitment to plant reliability and maintenance quality.
Organizational Information
- - Budget Responsibility: As per approved financial budget.
- - Direct Reports: As per organization chart.
- - Indirect Reports: As per organization chart.
About ADNOC Group
Founded in 1971, ADNOC is a diversified energy group wholly owned by the Government of Abu Dhabi. Its integrated businesses operate across the energy value chain, supporting the responsible development, production and supply of energy. ADNOC 's industrial operations rely on effective equipment maintenance, technical expertise and established safety procedures to support reliable process facilities. This position contributes to plant reliability and operational continuity through electrical equipment maintenance, fault diagnosis, inspection, testing and safe execution of authorized maintenance activities.