LV / UPS Electrical Technician

Client of Guildhall; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 56,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Priority role consideration

Consultant contact

UAE live facilities roles

Job summary

Guildhall is seeking LV/UPS Electrical Technicians in the UAE to maintain and test LV panels, MDBs, SMDBs, ATS, UPS systems and battery banks. You will support generator load tests and power shutdown procedures on live sites, performing fault finding and insulation tests as part of a structured safety regime.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years on LV/UPS systems, hands-on experience with major equipment brands and an ITI/diploma in electrical engineering.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as an electrical technician on LV and UPS systems.
• Hands-on experience with Schneider, ABB, Siemens, Vertiv or Eaton equipment.
• ITI or diploma in electrical engineering.
• DEWA or ADDC competency card is a strong plus.
• Mission-critical, airport or hospital site experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and test LV panels, MDBs, SMDBs, ATS, UPS systems and battery banks.
• Support generator load tests and planned power shutdown procedures.
• Carry out fault finding, thermography and insulation resistance testing.
• Work under LOTO and permit-to-work systems on live sites.

Skills

LV/UPS experience

Brand equipment familiarity

Critical facilities exposure

Education

ITI or Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Job description

The role

• Maintain and test LV panels, MDBs, SMDBs, ATS, UPS systems and battery banks
• Support generator load tests and planned power shutdown procedures
• Carry out fault finding, thermography and insulation resistance testing
• Work under LOTO and permit-to-work systems on live sites

What's on offer

• Priority consideration for upcoming data centre, airport and FM roles
• Direct contact from a consultant once a matching role opens
• Roles across live, operational critical-facilities environments in the UAE

Why apply through Guildhall

• Boutique Dubai executive search and recruitment firm, established 2010
• 8x independent industry awards since 2020
• 4.9-star Google rating from 250+ reviews
• Confidential, candidate-first process with direct access to the consultant

Hiring LV / UPS Electrical Technicians in the UAE

Data centres, airports and large facilities-management contracts across the UAE depend on technicians who can keep LV switchgear and UPS systems running without interruption. This role typically sits within a facilities or critical-power maintenance team, owning routine testing, fault finding and shutdown support on live equipment. Demand for technicians with hands-on LV and UPS experience stays steady as the UAE's critical-facilities footprint grows, which is why agencies build pre-qualified talent pools rather than hiring only when a vacancy appears. Technicians who register ahead of time are typically contacted first when a matching role opens.

Desired Candidate Profile

• 3+ years as an electrical technician on LV and UPS systems
• Hands-on experience with Schneider, ABB, Siemens, Vertiv or Eaton equipment
• ITI or diploma in electrical engineering
• DEWA or ADDC competency card is a strong plus
• Mission-critical, airport or hospital site experience is a plus