Senior Steel Electrical Technician

-; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial company in the UAE seeks a Senior Steel Electrical Technician. You will maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems, ensuring minimal downtime in production. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in an industrial setting and holds a relevant electrical certificate. Responsibilities include system maintenance, installation, and compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of industrial working experience as an electrical technician.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work with electrical equipment safely and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems and equipment.
• Conduct installations and inspections of electrical wiring and equipment.
• Perform routine machine monitoring and keep records.

Skills

Knowledge of safety requirements

Understanding electrical wiring/schematic diagrams

Good communication skills

Maintenance of electrical machines

Agility

Testing & Commissioning

Education

Certificate in Electrical Certificates or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

The Senior Steel Electrical Technician supports the manufacturing operations by maintaining, troubleshooting repairing electrical systems and equipment. They will assist the 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

• 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.
• Perform general electrical work and preparation as directed by the superior.
• Perform routine machine monitoring and maintain the records.
• Obtain measurements and readings using electrical testing instruments, including digital multimeters, 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; 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 the organization, or which may affect health and safety, to the direct superior.

Work Conduct

• Adhere to all organization policies and procedures, including those relating to hygiene, respect for other team members, time keeping and flexibility.
• Take responsibility for all allocated workload and meet all targets as agreed with the shift in charge, contributing to the smooth running of the organization.
• Work 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 and machines.
• Knowledge in operation and maintenance of all types of electrical machines, instruments, lighting equipment, etc.
• Knowledge of different wiring systems and requisite knowledge of the tools, equipment, and materials common to the trade.
• Skill to understand important documents such as work instructions, procedures, equipment manuals and electrical wiring/schematic diagrams and machine specification plates.
• Good communication skills to participate actively in teamwork as well as in individual work.
• Work with all electrical equipment with necessary safety requirements.

Job Experience

Minimum 5 years of industrial working experience as an 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.