Electrician

Gulbahar Tobacco International Fze; Dubai; On-site; AED 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulbahar Tobacco International Fze in Dubai seeks an experienced Electrical Technician to perform electrical tests, inspections, and maintenance on cigarette manufacturing machinery and facility systems. You will be responsible for wiring, grounding, and repairing outlets, lighting, and control panels, while supporting preventive maintenance and plant reliability.

Ideal candidates bring 5–10 years in electrical tech, strong diagram-reading skills, and hands-on experience with industrial

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
• 5–10 years of experience in electrical technician role, preferably in cigarette manufacturing or similar industry.
• Experience with electrical distribution, SCADA, and electrical maintenance.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance, diagnosis, repair of electrical, automation, and instrumentation of equipment.
• Perform maintenance and upgrade of electrical distribution infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot power quality and system faults; repair and replace faulty components.
• Maintain and service SCADA systems and alarm controls.
• Inspect and supervise work by external vendors; prepare reports and records.

Skills

Communication

Troubleshooting

Mechanical skills

Tools & soldering

Physical stamina

Blueprints & schematics

Education

Associate's degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Hand tools

Soldering equipment

Fault-testing equipment

Job description

Employment Type: Full Time

Job Type: Permanent

Industry: Manufacturing - Cigarette / Tobacco

Location: Dubai (JAFZA)

Job Summary: Electrical Technician will be responsible for conducting electrical tests and inspections, maintaining electrical components such as contacts and circuit boards, ensuring proper grounding, and installing or repairing outlets, lighting fixtures, switches, and wiring. The role also includes supporting preventive maintenance activities, troubleshooting electrical and machine-related faults, and carrying out timely repairs to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of cigarette manufacturing machinery and facility electrical systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out maintenance, diagnosis, repair of electrical, automation, and instrumentation of equipment. applied by industrial motor controls, chemical feed systems, pump drives, and the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system.
• Perform maintenance, repair, and upgrade of the Water Supply Division's electrical distribution infrastructure.
• Carry out thermography of electrical distribution panels and motor control
• Troubleshoot problems by gathering and analyzing power quality data.
• Ensure longer life of obsolete equipment and save funds by carrying out detailed troubleshooting down to component levels.
• Perform maintenance, installation, repair, and troubleshooting of control centers, de-energized higher voltage equipment, and 480-volt motors.
• Repair and maintain engine generators and carry out work on related control circuit equipment.
• Carry out maintenance, repair, and installation of building circuits and similar equipment.
• Perform maintenance of alarm and SCADA systems, electrical pneumatic and electronic controls, programmable controls, and other similar equipment.
• Carry out necessary carpentry, welding, valve repair, cement, and pipe fitting work.
• Prepare reports, maintain records, and requisition supplies and parts.
• Inspect and supervise work done by external vendors.
• Execute plans of electrical wiring for well-functioning lighting, intercom and other electrical systems.
• Install electrical apparatus, fixtures and equipment for alarm and other systems.
• Install safety and distribution components (e.g., switches, resistors, circuit-breaker panels etc.)
• Connect wiring in electrical circuits and networks ensuring compatibility of components.
• Prepare and assemble conduits and connect wiring through them.
• Prevent breakdown of systems by routinely inspecting and replacing old wiring and insulated cables, cleaning circuits etc.
• Perform effective troubleshooting to identify hazards or malfunctions and repair or substitute damaged units.
• Perform other tasks and accountabilities as assigned by the line manager.

Compliance and Risk Management:

• Be proactive at all the time while in the shift and make sure no hazards in the Electrical line.
• Ensure that set up all the machine function properly and working fine.
• Able to plan, organize and deliver results in time to meet deadlines.

Skillset:

• Effective communication, including speaking, writing, active listening of Technical Code & Command.
• Quick troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent mechanical skills, including comfort with using tools to make wide repairing skills.
• Experience operating hand and power tools, soldering and fault-testing equipment.
• Ability to stand, sit or be in other physically demanding positions for long periods of time.
• Reading and interpreting electrical and electronic circuit blueprints, diagrams, and schematics.

Experience:

• 5-10 years of experience as an Electrical Technician in the Same field of Cigarette Manufacturing is highly preferred.
• Electrical supply and Functional knowledge about developing /maintain industrial Electrical Plant.

Education:

• Associate's degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering.