Electrical Technician

Americana Company; Dubai; On-site; AED 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Americana Company is seeking a highly skilled electrical technician for its maintenance team to safeguard electrical integrity and efficiency of plant equipment including high-speed packing machinery and refrigeration systems. You will troubleshoot, repair, and optimize electrical systems, PLCs, HMIs, and VFDs while following strict safety and GMP standards.

The role requires experience in industrial settings, ability to work in cold/wet environments, and flexibility for overtime or on-call

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completed electrical apprenticeship program or equivalent training.
• 8–10 years of experience as industrial electrician/electrical technician.
• Experience troubleshooting 480V/3‑phase power and 24V DC controls.
• Strong PLC and VFD troubleshooting and minor programming skills.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and manuals.
• Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems preferred.
• Experience with packaging machinery (fill, seal, vacuum pump, labelers, inkjet, X-ray).
• Proficiency with CMMS.
• Strong safety mindset and adherence to safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and preventive electrical maintenance on all plant equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical issues on AC/DC drives, motor starters, relays, sensors, and control circuits.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and PLC ladder logic.
• Install, calibrate, and maintain electrical components and systems.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and perform minor PLC programming changes on PLCs, HMIs, and VFDs.
• Ensure compliance with LOTO, ARC flash and NFPA 70E; maintain GMP and food safety standards.

Skills

Electrical

PLC troubleshooting

VFD troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Electrical apprenticeship

Technical college degree in industrial electricity

Tools

CMMS

Job description

We are looking a highly skilled and safety -conscious Electrical technician to join our maintenance team, the primary role is to ensure the Electrical integrity, reliability and efficiency of all plant equipment, this includes high speed packing machinery , refrigeration systems ( ammonia experience a plus), conveyor, PLC- Controlled Processing, the ideal candidate will be a proactive problem solver with a strong Electrical background in a further Processing plant or FMCG.

Electrical maintenance & Repair: Perform routine and preventive electrical maintenance on all plant equipment. Troubleshoot and repair complex electrical issues on AC/DC drivers, motor starters, relays, sensors, and control circuits. Read and interpret electrical schematics blueprints, and PLC ladder logic. Install, calibrate, and maintain electrical components and systems.

PLC & Controls Expertise: Troubleshoot, diagnose, and perform minor programming changes on PLCs, HMIs, and VFD. Understand and work with networked devices and industrial communication devices and communication protocols.

Safety & Compliance: Adhere strictly to all company safety policies, including lockout/ tagout (LOTO) procedures, ARC flash safety, and NFPA 70E standards. Comply with GMP (FOOD Manufacturing Practices) and Food Safety Standards (BRC, HALAL, HACCAP), ensuring all work is Performed in sanitary Manner. Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Refrigeration System Support: Provide electrical support for the plant s industrial ammonia refrigeration systems under guidance of licensed refrigeration engineers. (understanding of refrigeration control circuits is critical)

Documentation & Teamwork: Accurately document work orders, parts usage, and maintenance activities in the CMMS (COMPUTRIZED MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM) Collaborate effectively with mechanics operators, and other team members to minimize down time.

Must be able to Work in a cold (below 4 C), Wet, and noisy environment. Required to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb ladder to extended periods. Must be Comfortable working around raw meat products and industrial cleaning chemicals. May be Required to Overtime, Weekends, and be on a rotating on-call schedule.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Graduated From High School Diploma or High institute.
• Complete of a recognized Electrical apprenticeship program, technical college degree in industrial Electricity.
• A minimum 8-10 years of Experience as an industrial Electrician or Electrical Technician, in addition to 3 years at least at Further Processing from minimum Experience.
• Proven Experience Troubleshooting 480V/ 3phase power and 24 DC controls Circuits.
• Strong hands-on experience with PLCs (Troubleshooting and minor programming) and VFD.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical manuals.
• Must be work in a cold, wet and demanding environment and perform physical tasks (lifting, climbing, standing for long periods)
• Highly Preferred: Experience in the further Processing plant or Food and beverage.
• Experience with Ammonia Refrigeration systems and their associated electrical control.
• Experience with Packaging Machinery (Fill, seal, Vacuum Pump, Labellers, Ink Jet, X Ray).
• Proficiency in using CMMS.
• Strong Safety Mindset: uncompromising commitment to personal and team safety.
• Problem Solver: Excellent Analytical troubleshooting skills under pressure.
• Proactive & Self-Motivated: Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Team Player: Excellent communication skills and Collaborative attitude.
• Adaptable: Flexible and able to thrive in a fast-paced.