Electrician – Switch Gear

Careers at UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Annual Leave

Return Air ticket every two years

Company provided accommodation

Free Medical Insurance

Job summary

Careers at UAE is seeking a skilled Switch Gear Electrician in Dubai to handle installation, wiring, and testing of LV/MV/HV switch gear panels. The role covers preventive and corrective maintenance, diagnostics, and testing of electrical systems, ensuring compliance with DEWA/IEC standards.

The ideal candidate has a Diploma in Electrical, 5+ years of LV/MV/HV switch gear experience, and familiarity with brands such as ABB, Siemens, Schneider Electric, and GE.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Electrical or related field.
• 5+ years hands-on experience in switch gear operations (LV/MV/HV).
• Familiarity with brands like ABB, Siemens, Schneider Electric, GE, etc.

Responsibilities

• Install, assemble, wire, and test LV/MV/HV switch gear panels.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on switch gear equipment.
• Troubleshoot faults and perform diagnostics on electrical switch gear systems.
• Test protection relays and perform relay coordination.
• Interpret from electrical schematics and layout drawings.
• Conduct insulation, resistance, high voltage, and other diagnostic tests.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations and international standards (DEWA, SEWA, ADNOC, IEC).
• Follow health and safety procedures at project sites and in the workshop.
• Prepare reports on maintenance activities and test results.

Skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Diploma in Electrical

Tools

ABB

Siemens

Schneider Electric

GE

Job description

Electrician – Switch Gear

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Switch Gear Electrician to handle the installation, assembly, wiring, and testing of LV/MV/HV switch gear panels. The role involves both preventive and corrective maintenance, diagnostics, and testing of electrical systems and components. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with local and international standards while adhering to health and safety procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, assemble, wire, and test LV/MV/HV switch gear panels.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on switch gear equipment.
• Troubleshoot faults and perform diagnostics on electrical switch gear systems.
• Test protection relays (Eaton, ABB, Siemens, Schneider, etc.) and perform relay coordination.
• Interpret and work from electrical schematics and layout drawings.
• Conduct insulation resistance, contact resistance, high voltage, and other diagnostic tests.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations and international standards (DEWA, SEWA, ADNOC, IEC, etc.).
• Follow all health and safety procedures at project sites and in the workshop.
• Prepare reports on maintenance activities and test results.

Requirements

• Diploma in Electrical or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of hands‑on experience in switch gear operations (LV/MV/HV).
• Familiarity with brands like ABB, Siemens, Schneider, GE, etc.
• Experience with protection relays, circuit breakers, CTs, VTs, and bus bars.
• Knowledge of local utility standards (e.g., DEWA, ADDC, FEWA).
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Benefits

• Paid Annual Leave
• Return Air ticket every two years
• Company provided accommodation
• Free Medical Insurance