Facilities Electrical Technician

Rocket Lab; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in aerospace technology is seeking a Multiskilled Electrical Technician for its Facilities Maintenance team in Abu Dhabi. The role involves maintaining and troubleshooting vital facility systems, ensuring operational safety and continuity within a cutting-edge satellite manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical and HVAC systems, with a minimum of 7 years of hands-on experience. Join us to play a critical role in our mission to simplify space operations.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on experience in facilities or industrial maintenance.
• Strong knowledge in electrical and HVAC systems.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot low-voltage electrical systems.
• Support HVAC systems including pumps and chillers.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance independently.

Skills

Electrical distribution systems

HVAC systems

Mechanical troubleshooting

Education

Diploma or certification in Electrical Technology, Industrial Maintenance

Job description

We’re looking for a Multiskilled Electrical Technician to join our growing Facilities Maintenance team at Orbitworks’ state-of-the-art KEZAD site. This is a hands-on role supporting the operational continuity and safety of our satellite manufacturing facility.

You’ll be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing a wide range of building and electrical systems from distribution boards and UPS units to HVAC equipment and chillers. You’ll work independently across electrical, mechanical, and MEP tasks to keep our facility running at peak performance.

About this role:

• Maintain and troubleshoot low-voltage electrical systems: switchgear, wiring, panels, lighting, and UPS units.
• Support HVAC systems, including motors, pumps, V-belt replacements, chillers, AHUs, FCUs, and associated control panels.
• Respond to power anomalies or outages and ensure safe, fast resolutions.
• Work with FAS and BMS systems as part of facility-wide maintenance.
• Conduct both preventative and corrective maintenance independently.
• Be on-call for critical after-hours interventions, as needed.

Must Haves

• Diploma or certification in Electrical Technology, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field.
• 7+ years of hands-on experience in facilities or industrial maintenance.
• Strong working knowledge of:
• Electrical distribution systems
• UPS, LV Generators, switchgear
• HVAC systems (including temperature monitoring & V-belts)
• Basic mechanical troubleshooting
• Able to work independently, prioritize tasks, and communicate clearly.

Nice to Have:

• Familiarity with cleanroom environments and how HVAC impacts performance.
• Working knowledge of Fire Alarm Systems (FAS) and Building Management Systems (BMS).
• Experience in industrial manufacturing or critical environments.
• Comfortable working across multiple trades (MEP-wide skills are a plus).

Orbitworks' mission is to make space simple for organizations that want to deploy physical and virtual missions to space. Building on Loft Orbital's heritage, Orbitworks will be the first commercial firm in the United Arab Emirates to mass-manufacture satellites. Orbitworks aims to manufacture tens of satellites annually and operates out of a 50,000-square-foot facility in Abu Dhabi.