Senior Electrical Technician

Sofomation; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled electrical technician to perform maintenance, installation, and repair of high-voltage equipment. In this role, you will ensure adherence to safety procedures while troubleshooting and resolving issues with transformers, switchgear, and motors. You will also lead and coach junior technicians, fostering a collaborative environment that emphasizes meeting work schedules and deadlines. If you have a strong background in electrical maintenance within the petrochemical industry and are passionate about leading a team, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a significant impact in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in installation and maintenance in power generation.
• Completion of secondary education and 2-year electrical trade training.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair of electrical equipment safely and efficiently.
• Troubleshoot high-voltage equipment and lead junior technicians.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting high-voltage equipment

Leadership and coaching

Safety procedures adherence

Education

Secondary education (12 years)

2-year training in electrical trade

Tools

Transformers

Switchgears

Motors

Motor control centers

Generators

Protection relays

Lighting systems

Batteries and chargers

Inverters

Variable speed drives

Job description

• Perform routine and non-routine maintenance, installation, and repair of electrical equipment, ensuring adherence to safety procedures and allocated timeframes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to high-voltage equipment (up to 132kV), including switchgear, transformers, and motors.
• Lead and coach junior technicians, monitoring progress to meet work schedules and deadlines.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Completion of secondary (12 years) education, followed by a 2-year full-time training in electrical trade (equivalent to Diploma)
• At least 6 years of varied installation, maintenance, and repair experience in a power generation and distribution environment within the petrochemical industry.
• Experience in the installation, maintenance, repair, and overhaul of electrical equipment such as transformers, switchgears, motors, motor control centers, generators, protection relays, lighting systems, batteries, chargers, inverters, and variable speed drives.