Technician - Electrical Maint.

EMIRATES GLOBAL ALUMINIUM (EGA); Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanqeeb is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Technician to repair and maintain a wide range of electrical equipment and systems at our site in the UAE. You will perform preventive, corrective and breakdown maintenance with minimal supervision and on-call duties as required.

The role requires reading electrical drawings, handling high voltage safety, and ensuring compliance with EHS standards and plant procedures. Diploma or craft certificate and 5–8 years' relevant experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering or Craft/Trade certificate or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience with generators, switchgear, transformers and electrical schemes.
• Experience with computerised maintenance systems and spare parts records.

Responsibilities

• Repairs and maintains a wide range of electrical equipment and systems.
• Performs preventive, corrective and breakdown maintenance with minimal supervision.
• Reads and understands electrical drawings and job instructions.
• Ensures safety procedures, EHS standards and plant operating requirements.
• Handles on-call duties as required and avoids recurrence of faults.

Skills

Generators

Switchgear

Transformers

Electrical maintenance tools

PC knowledge

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Shift work

Computerised maintenance systems

Education

Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Craft / Trade certificate

Tools

Electrical maintenance tools

Job description

• Repairs and maintains efficiently a wide range of electrical equipment and systems.




• Ensures timely preventive, corrective and breakdown maintenance repairs, with minimum direction and supervision, (including "on call" duties, as and when required), to restore the electrical systems.




• Assists Technician Engineers or attends jobs independently. Has clear understanding of relevant methods and procedures - including associated risks - and selects the required tools and equipment to complete such works in a safe and effective manner.




• Carries out maintenance works in adherence with EHS standards and plant operating requirements, to minimise workplace accidents / inquiries.




• Monitors repeated breakdowns and suggests and implements proper resolutions to avoid recurrence of similar problems.




• Reads and understands electrical drawings and job instructions from immediate supervisor.




• Identifies dangers related to High Voltage equipment and carries out maintenance and breakdown activities safely and in line with EGA Health & Safety regulations and Electrical Maintenance Procedures.




• If appointed in writing by EGA has the authority to receive Permit to Work documents as per EHA Safety Rules.




• Ensures that all maintenance work is carried out in accordance with safety procedures and plant operational requirements.

Desired Candidate Profile

Minimum Qualifications

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering or Craft /Trade certificate or equivalent qualification.

Minimum Experience

• Diploma Holder: 5 years' experience in a similar position (in a Power plant and electrical sub-stations).


• Craft /Trade certificate holders: 8 years' experience in electrical maintenance.


• Hands-on experience of generators, switchgear, transformers and electrical schemes.

Skills

• Knowledge of all electrical maintenance tools.




• Some PC. Knowledge.




• Conversant with generators, motors, transformers and switchgear.




• Speaks, reads and writes English to a good standard.




• Excellent interpersonal skills and assertive personality.




• Computer literate.




• Teamwork skills (including shift work is also essential)




• Self-motivated and dedicated with a desire to work in a Multi-Cultural environment.




• Experience using computerised maintenance system, ordering spare parts and maintaining records.