MEP Technician

EDGE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 134,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

EDGE Group, based in Abu Dhabi, is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to lead the safe upkeep and repair of plant equipment and systems across the LAHAB defence facilities. You will diagnose issues, implement repairs, and coordinate with supervisors to ensure production targets and safety protocols are met.

Ideal candidates will have 5-8 years in industrial MEP, a Vocational Trade Certificate, and fluent English, plus a UAE manual driving license.

Qualifications

• Vocational Trade Certificate.
• 5-8 years of experience in industrial MEP field.
• Good command of English language.
• Valid UAE Driving license (manual vehicle) due to operational requirement.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair plant equipment and systems to maximise production efficiency.
• Install, troubleshoot, and service mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems.
• Read engineering drawings and layouts to guide maintenance work.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality and ISO standards and perform preventive maintenance tasks.

Skills

English proficiency

MEP experience

Education

Vocational Trade Certificate

Job description

Job Description:

About EDGE Group

At EDGE bold ideas are engineered into technologies that protect, improve and save lives.

Headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, EDGE is a leading advanced technology group working at the forefront of defence and emerging technologies. Spanning more than 35 specialised companies and multiple centres of excellence, we are purpose-built to move fast. Free from heavy legacy processes, we give our people the autonomy, accountability, and agility to bring breakthrough technologies from concept to reality.

Based in Abu Dhabi, a globally connected hub at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, EDGE is home to a truly multicultural community where bold ideas thrive, and the future is shaped.

Together, we are shaping the future.

About The Role

LAHAB DEFENCE SYSTEMS manufactures medium and large calibre munitions. We are in the industry with over 25 years of experience in leading defence & security organizations. LAHAB is committed to modernising the entire munitions value chain with its 25+ years of knowledge and experience. We support major defence and security organisations, law enforcement agencies, and sports clients, supplying them with reliable and safe munitions and services.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safe maintenance, repair or replacement of plant equipment and systems, to ensure maximum production quantity and quality, while supporting the policies, goals and objectives of LAHAB to meet organizational strategy and goals.
• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical, electrical, and plumbing equipment and systems.
• Proficiency in various HVAC systems, electrical systems, plumbing systems, building automation controls, and energy management systems.
• Familiarity with IoT devices, smart building technologies, or BIM software.
• Performing general electrical maintenance on electrical DB’s and repair tasks and identifying the spares required as per the specifications.
• Knowledge on pumps, motors, sensors, access controls and fire fighting and fire control panels.
• Familiar with reading engineering drawings, piping layouts and electrical panel drawings.
• Maintain, repair and overhaul mechanical equipment and parts in the facilities. Also, diagnose, troubleshoot, update and repair malfunctioning utility equipment’s.
• Execute the preventive maintenance program as per schedules for production facilities.
• Assembling pipe sections, tubing and fittings, using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent etc.
• Selecting all materials needed for plumbing, including type and size of pipe.
• Ensuring leak proof water & pneumatic / gas lines throughout the plant wherever required.
• Assist the Supervisor in maintaining inventory used in facility equipment maintenance.
• Respond to emergency situations as needed and/or assigned for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.
• Perform other tasks and duties as allocated by a department Manager or Superior.
• Ensure and adhere to safe work practices and procedures including, but not limited to, lockout/tag out and confined space rules and regulations.
• Read, understand and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics and diagrams.
• Maintain QMS ISO, safety, health and environmental policies and procedures and uphold standards of maximum safety.

Basic Qualifications

• Vocational Trade Certificate.
• 5-8 years of experience in industrial MEP field.
• Good command of English language.
• Valid UAE Driving license (manual vehicle) due to operational requirement.

Why Choose EDGE?

Working at EDGE comes with a package that genuinely reflects how much we value our people. Salaries are highly competitive and tax-free and, depending on your role and seniority, benefits can include family visas, annual flight tickets, medical insurance for you and your dependants, and education allowances for your children.

But the real investment goes further than compensation. Through our own learning academy and digital learning platform, there are extensive opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career. Add to that the freedom to innovate, strong career guidance, and the chance to work alongside world-class talent from across the globe, and EDGE becomes a place where you can keep growing, keep learning, and keep turning bold ideas into something real.

Candidate Privacy & Equal Opportunity Statement

Any information you share as part of your EDGE candidate profile or job application will be handled in accordance with applicable data protection and privacy regulations.

EDGE is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing workforce. We believe every individual deserves to be treated with fairness, respect and dignity, and our employment decisions reflect that. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, religion, gender, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you feel your skills, experience and potential are a strong match for a role, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement. We are genuinely interested in what you can bring to EDGE.

As a global organisation, effective collaboration across international teams is central to how we work, so English proficiency is required for all roles unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

Please note that EDGE does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Any resumes in the absence of a formally executed agreement in place will be deemed the property of EDGE, and no placement fees or compensation will be payable in respect of such submissions.

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