Industrial Electrical & Automation Technician

Fine Hygienic Holding; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Fine Hygienic Holding in the United Arab Emirates seeks an experienced Electrical Technician to maintain and optimize plant electrical, instrumentation, and automation systems. You will perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance, troubleshoot faults, and support installations to minimize downtime and ensure uninterrupted production.

Responsibilities include calibration, testing, and documentation using CMMS, reading schematics and P&IDs, and coordinating shutdowns with

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical & Instrumentation, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in electrical and instrumentation maintenance within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience in electrical troubleshooting, process instrumentation, calibration, and automated equipment maintenance.
• Good knowledge of industrial electrical systems, MCCs, motors, VFDs, soft starters, PLCs, DCS, and HMIs.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and instrumentation drawings, P&IDs, and control diagrams.
• Familiarity with CMMS, preventive maintenance practices, and industrial safety standards.
• Knowledge of ABB VFDs and experience in diagnosing drive-related faults is an advantage.
• Experience in paper, tissue, FMCG, or similar manufacturing industries is preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Good planning, organizational, and coordination abilities.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and results-driven approach.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance of electrical, instrumentation, process, and utility equipment in accordance with SOPs, GMP, and safety requirements.
• Inspect, repair, install, test, and calibrate electrical and instrumentation equipment, including MCCs, motors, VFDs, soft starters, sensors, transmitters, and control devices.
• Troubleshoot electrical and instrumentation faults, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to improve equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Maintain and troubleshoot automation and control systems, including PLCs, DCS, HMIs, servo drives, and associated communication systems.
• Perform equipment testing and advanced diagnostic activities, including thermography, interlock testing, and functional testing.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, P&IDs, pneumatic drawings, control loop diagrams, and ladder logic.
• Coordinate maintenance activities, equipment inspections, and plant shutdowns in collaboration with production and maintenance teams.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, calibration reports, and equipment history using CMMS.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, OSHA regulations, and Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) requirements.
• Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement in equipment reliability and maintenance efficiency.
• Provide operational support during equipment breakdowns and be available for overtime, emergency call-outs, and weekend work when required.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Electrical Engineering degree (Diploma or Bachelors)

Tools

MCCs

Motors

VFDs

Soft starters

PLCs

DCS

HMIs

CMMS

Job description

Fine Hygienic Holding in the United Arab Emirates seeks an experienced Electrical Technician to maintain and optimize plant electrical, instrumentation, and automation systems. You will perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance, troubleshoot faults, and support installations to minimize downtime and ensure uninterrupted production.

Responsibilities include calibration, testing, and documentation using CMMS, reading schematics and P&IDs, and coordinating shutdowns with