Technician, High Voltage

Edge Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Education allowances

Family visa

Job summary

Edge Group in Abu Dhabi seeks a High Voltage Electrical Technician to operate, maintain and upgrade HV systems from 11kV to 33kV. You will work within a diverse team on utility-grade equipment and protection systems.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of HV maintenance experience, UAE HV authorization, and hands-on expertise with SCADA, testing instruments and IEC standards. You will contribute to safe operations and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems.
• Minimum 2 years' HV systems maintenance experience in industrial, utility, or defense environments.
• Valid UAE High Voltage Authorization Certificate or equivalent HV certification.
• Strong knowledge of IEC standards related to HV switchgear, protection systems, and transformers.
• Experience with SCADA and energy management systems.
• Proficiency in the use of high voltage testing instruments and diagnostic equipment.
• Sound understanding of UAE DEWA regulations and electrical permit systems.
• Experience with protection relay testing (Siemens, ABB, GE, or equivalent brands). Reading and interpreting single-line diagrams, cable schedules, and protection coordination studies.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, inspect, and repair HV electrical systems (11kV–33kV).
• Perform HV testing: insulation resistance, hi-pot, power factor testing.
• Monitor power quality: voltage, current, frequency, harmonics.
• Implement LOTO procedures and permit-to-work systems for all HV activities.
• Coordinate with UAE utilities for grid connections and planned shutdowns.
• Maintain protection relay settings per approved designs.
• Document maintenance, test results, and defect reports in CMMS.
• Mentor and supervise junior technicians during integrated electrical works.
• Ensure compliance with UAE OSHA, IEC regulations, and ALTAIF HSE policies.

Skills

HV experience

SCADA familiarity

Protection relay testing

Diagnostic testing instruments

Reading schematics

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Hi-pot testing equipment

Protective relay testing gear

SCADA systems

Job description

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At EDGE bold ideas are engineered into technologies that protect, improve and save lives.

Headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, EDGE is a leading advanced technology group working at the forefront of defence and emerging technologies. Spanning more than 35 specialised companies and multiple centres of excellence, we are purpose-built to move fast. Free from heavy legacy processes, we give our people the autonomy, accountability, and agility to bring breakthrough technologies from concept to reality.

Based in Abu Dhabi, a globally connected hub at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, EDGE is home to a truly multicultural community where bold ideas thrive, and the future is shaped.

Together, we are shaping the future.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate, maintain, inspect, and repair high voltage electrical systems including transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, and distribution panels (ranging from 11kV to 33kV).
• Conduct routine and emergency maintenance on HV cables, busbars, isolators, and protection relays.
• Perform high voltage testing procedures including insulation resistance testing, hi-pot testing, and power factor testing.
• Monitor and analyse power quality parameters including voltage, current, frequency, and harmonic distortion.
• Respond to high voltage electrical faults and emergencies, executing isolation and safe-working procedures.
• Implement and adhere to Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO) procedures and permit-to-work systems for all HV activities.
• Coordinate with relevant UAE utilities for grid connection works and planned shutdowns.
• Maintain and calibrate protection relay settings in line with approved engineering designs.
• Perform thermographic scanning and other predictive maintenance surveys on HV equipment.
• Document all maintenance activities, test results, and defect reports in the CMMS.
• Participate in annual HV equipment overhaul programs and shutdowns.
• Mentor and supervise low voltage electrical technicians during integrated electrical works.
• Ensure compliance with UAE OSHA standards, IEC regulations, and ALTAIF HSE policies.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma, Higher Diploma or Bachelor's Degree or in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in high voltage electrical systems maintenance in an industrial, utility, or defense environment.
• Valid UAE High Voltage Authorization Certificate or equivalent internationally recognized HV certification.
• Strong knowledge of IEC standards related to HV switchgear, protection systems, and transformers.
• Experience with SCADA and energy management systems.
• Proficiency in the use of high voltage testing instruments and diagnostic equipment.
• Sound understanding of UAE DEWA regulations and electrical permit systems.
• Experience with protection relay testing (Siemens, ABB, GE, or equivalent brands).Ability to read and interpret single-line diagrams, cable schedules, and protection coordination studies.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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WHY CHOOSE EDGE

Launched in November 2019, the UAE's EDGE is one of the world's leading advanced technology groups, established to develop agile, bold and disruptive solutions for defence and beyond, and to be a catalyst for change and transformation. It is dedicated to bringing breakthrough innovations, products, and services to market with greater speed and efficiency, to position the UAE as a leading global hub for future industries, and to creating clear paths within the sector for the next generation of highly skilled talent to thrive.

At EDGE, the real investment goes beyond compensation. Through our dedicated learning academy and digital learning platforms, employees have access to extensive opportunities to develop new skills, deepen their expertise, and advance their careers. Combined with the freedom to innovate, strong career support, and the opportunity to collaborate with world-class talent from across the globe, EDGE is a place where you can continue to grow, keep learning, and turn ambitious ideas into meaningful outcomes.

Working at EDGE also comes with a package that genuinely reflects how much we value our people. Salaries are highly competitive and tax-free and, depending on your role and seniority, benefits can include family visas, annual flight tickets, medical insurance for you and your dependents, and education allowances for your children.

CANDIDATE PRIVACY & EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

If you feel your skills, experience and potential are a strong match for a role, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement. We are genuinely interested in what you can bring to EDGE.

Any information you share as part of your EDGE candidate profile or job application will be handled in accordance with applicable data protection and privacy regulations.

EDGE is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing workforce. We believe every individual deserves to be treated with fairness, respect and dignity, and our employment decisions reflect that. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, religion, gender, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

As a global organisation, effective collaboration across international teams is central to how we work, so English proficiency is required for all roles unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

Please note that EDGE does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Any resumes in the absence of a formally executed agreement in place will be deemed the property of EDGE, and no placement fees or compensation will be payable in respect of such submissions.