Switchgear Electrician

ADEAREST; Sharjah; On-site; AED 89,280 - 133,920; Full time

Job summary

A leading electrical services company in Sharjah is seeking a Switchgear Electrician. You will be responsible for inspecting and maintaining electrical switchgear and systems, diagnosing malfunctions, and ensuring safety compliance. Candidates should have at least 3 years of relevant experience and a strong ability to use hand and power tools effectively. This role requires working from heights and performing business management tasks related to maintenance operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years related experience.
• Ability to analyze malfunctioning systems using test equipment.
• Inspect systems for hazards and compliance with codes.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and perform maintenance on lighting and electrical switchgear.
• Test electrical systems and ensure compatibility and safety.
• Connect wires to circuit breakers and other components.

Skills

Ability to read control panel drawings

Use of hand tools

Use of power tools

Analytical skills

Electrical testing skills

Tools

Ammeter

Dielectric tester

Voltmeters

Job description

Job Title

Switchgear Electrician

Reports to

Supervisor/Manager

Job Objectives

Inspect and performs preventive and maintenance on all lighting and electrical switchgear, including coordinating modifications with the Department.

Responsibilities and duties

• Needs to have the ability to read control panel drawings.
• Must have the ability to use hand tools and power tools in order to assemble, install, test, and maintain LV electrical control panels.
• Analyze the malfunctioning systems, equipment, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
• Use a variety of tools and equipment such measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment including ammeters, and test lamps, IR tester, Dielectric tester.
• Perform business management duties such as maintaining records and files, preparing reports and ordering supplies and components.
• Repair or replace wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools.
• Work from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures.
• Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
• Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.

Years of Experience

Minimum of 3 years related experience