High Voltage Technician - Field & Diagnostics

Edge Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Education allowances

Family visa

Job summary

Edge Group in Abu Dhabi seeks a High Voltage Electrical Technician to operate, maintain and upgrade HV systems from 11kV to 33kV. You will work within a diverse team on utility-grade equipment and protection systems.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of HV maintenance experience, UAE HV authorization, and hands-on expertise with SCADA, testing instruments and IEC standards. You will contribute to safe operations and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems.
• Minimum 2 years' HV systems maintenance experience in industrial, utility, or defense environments.
• Valid UAE High Voltage Authorization Certificate or equivalent HV certification.
• Strong knowledge of IEC standards related to HV switchgear, protection systems, and transformers.
• Experience with SCADA and energy management systems.
• Proficiency in the use of high voltage testing instruments and diagnostic equipment.
• Sound understanding of UAE DEWA regulations and electrical permit systems.
• Experience with protection relay testing (Siemens, ABB, GE, or equivalent brands). Reading and interpreting single-line diagrams, cable schedules, and protection coordination studies.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, inspect, and repair HV electrical systems (11kV–33kV).
• Perform HV testing: insulation resistance, hi-pot, power factor testing.
• Monitor power quality: voltage, current, frequency, harmonics.
• Implement LOTO procedures and permit-to-work systems for all HV activities.
• Coordinate with UAE utilities for grid connections and planned shutdowns.
• Maintain protection relay settings per approved designs.
• Document maintenance, test results, and defect reports in CMMS.
• Mentor and supervise junior technicians during integrated electrical works.
• Ensure compliance with UAE OSHA, IEC regulations, and ALTAIF HSE policies.

Skills

HV experience

SCADA familiarity

Protection relay testing

Diagnostic testing instruments

Reading schematics

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Hi-pot testing equipment

Protective relay testing gear

SCADA systems

Job description

Edge Group in Abu Dhabi seeks a High Voltage Electrical Technician to operate, maintain and upgrade HV systems from 11kV to 33kV. You will work within a diverse team on utility-grade equipment and protection systems.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of HV maintenance experience, UAE HV authorization, and hands-on expertise with SCADA, testing instruments and IEC standards. You will contribute to safe operations and continuous improvement.