Senior Steel Electrical Technician

UrbaCon Contracting & Trading Company; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is looking for a Senior Steel Electrical Technician in Abu Dhabi. This role involves maintaining and repairing electrical systems in a manufacturing environment. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience and strong knowledge of electrical safety and machinery operation. This position is crucial for ensuring efficient manufacturing operations and compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of industrial experience as an Electrical technician.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems and equipment.
• Perform routine machine monitoring and keep records.
• Identify hazards and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Safety requirements knowledge

Electrical machines operation and maintenance

Wiring systems familiarity

Understanding technical documents

Good communication skills

Education

Certificate in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

The Senior Steel Electrical Technician supports the manufacturing operations by maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing Electrical systems and equipment. They will assist Electrical Supervisor to ensure the smooth functioning of machinery used in the production process, thereby minimizing downtime and maximizing efficiency. This role requires strong Electrical aptitude and experience in a manufacturing environment.

Job Responsibilities 1

• To work on installations, inspections, diagnosing faults, testing, repair and maintenance of electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures with voltage ratings up to 1000V.
• To perform general electrical work and preparation as directed by the superior.
• To perform routine machine monitoring and maintain the records.
• Obtain measurements and readings using electrical testing instruments, including digital multi meters, Insulation Testers, amp meters, ohm meters, and phase rotation meters etc.
• Perform a variety of other maintenance tasks, such as electrical preventative maintenance, tag‑out/lock‑out, disconnecting and removing motors, and responding to emergencies.
• Identify hazards, defects and the need for adjustment or repair; to ensure compliance with agreed codes, law, working practices and health and safety.
• Perform pipe bending and installation of electrical conduit and cable trunking materials for industrial wiring following relevant standards.
• Draw and read electrical schematics, and/or diagrams.
• Immediately report problems/failures that may impact on the organization, or which may affect health and safety to the direct superior.

Job Responsibilities 2

• Adhere to all organization policies and procedures, including those relating to hygiene, respect for other team members, time keeping and flexibility.
• Should be responsible for all allocated workload and must meet all targets as agreed with the shift in charge. Generally, needs to contribute towards the smooth running of the organization.
• Working using own initiative within agreed roles – do not wait to be asked.

Job Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of safety requirements and safe working procedures while working with Electrical equipment’s /machines.
• Knowledge in operation and maintenance of all types of Electrical machines, instruments, lighting equipment etc.
• Knowledge of different wiring systems, requisite knowledge of the tools, equipment, and materials common to the trade.
• Skill to understand important documents like work instructions, procedures, equipment manuals and electrical wiring /schematic diagrams and machine specification plate.
• Should have good communication skills to participate actively in teamwork as well as in individual work.
• To work with all electrical equipment with necessary safety requirements.

Job Experience

Minimum 5 years of Industrial working experience as Electrical technician.

Competencies

• Agility
• Equipment Maintenance L1
• Industrial equipment electrical troubleshooting L1
• Leadership
• Preventive Maintenance Procedures L1
• Quality
• Resilience
• Testing & Commissioning - Electrical Installations L1
• Troubleshooting in Stationary Equipment L1

Education

• Certificate in Electrical Certificates or equivalent or any Related Technical Certificates