Sr Lineman-Line Maintenance-Distribution -IQ/RI/03

Confidential Company; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company requires an experienced electrical lineworker to maintain and repair overhead and underground distribution lines in Dubai. You will troubleshoot faults, diagnose issues, and minimize downtime while following strict safety standards.

Responsibilities include installing and maintaining transformers, fuses, switches, and conductors, and operating bucket trucks, digger derricks, and cable pulling machines with precision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; vocational line work preferred.
• Completion of an apprenticeship program for electrical lineworkers.
• Minimum 5–7 years of progressive experience in electrical distribution line maintenance.
• Valid Journeyman Lineman certification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently perform maintenance and repair on overhead and underground lines.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose faults to minimize downtime.
• Install, maintain, and replace transformers, fuses, switches, and conductors.
• Operate specialized equipment with a focus on safety protocols.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Maintenance planning

Education

High school diploma

Apprenticeship completion

Journeyman Lineman certification

Tools

Bucket trucks

Digger derricks

Cable pulling machines

Job description

• Safely and efficiently perform maintenance and repair on overhead and underground electrical distribution lines, ensuring system reliability.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose faults in the distribution network, utilizing advanced diagnostic tools and techniques to minimize downtime.
• Install, maintain, and replace components such as transformers, fuses, switches, and conductors according to established procedures.
• Operate and maintain specialized equipment, including bucket trucks, digger derricks, and cable pulling machines, with a focus on safety protocols.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent; vocational training in electrical line work is highly preferred.
• Completion of a recognized apprenticeship program for electrical lineworkers.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience in electrical distribution line maintenance.
• Valid Journeyman Lineman certification or equivalent.