Technician, Telecom

Ghobash Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Emirates Electrical & Instrumentation Company LLC, part of the Ghobash Group, seeks a skilled Telecom Technician for Abu Dhabi. You will install, maintain, and troubleshoot telecom systems across oil & gas facilities, ensuring safety and quality standards throughout projects.

Responsibilities include fiber/copper cabling, CCTV and access control systems, loop checks, commissioning, and documentation. On-site role with tight deadlines and collaboration with engineers.

Qualifications

• Diploma / ITI / Technical Certification in Electronics, Telecommunications, Electrical & Electronics, Instrumentation, or relevant technical trade.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in oil & gas, refinery, petrochemical, or industrial projects.
• Experience in Oil & Gas onshore projects.
• Familiarity with industrial telecom systems and hazardous area environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot telecom systems in oil & gas facilities.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance of communication equipment.
• Install and terminate fiber optic and copper cabling.
• Test CCTV, PAGA, telephone, radio, LAN/WAN, access control, and cabling.
• Conduct loop checks, signal testing, and commissioning.
• Read telecom drawings, schematics, and layouts.
• Ensure telecom systems meet project specs and safety standards.
• Coordinate with engineers and other disciplines during shutdowns.
• Troubleshoot faults and perform repairs with minimal downtime.
• Maintain maintenance and inspection records.
• Support commissioning and startup activities.
• Follow HSE procedures and permit-to-work at site.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Deadline-driven

Education

Diploma / ITI / Technical Certification in Electronics, Telecommunications, Electrical & Electronics, Instrumentation, or relevant technical trade

Job description

Emirates Electrical & Instrumentation Company LLC is a proud member of the Ghobash Group. For almost 20 years, we have made vital contributions to the Oil & Gas sector of the UAE, executing both onshore and offshore projects. Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) is one of our main clients along with Tier 1 and Tier 2 EPC contractors in this sector. We have the expertise to carry out full EPC&M services for electrical and instrumentation works and bring our intrinsic knowledge to measure and automate exploration, production, separation, refining processes, and distribution through our localized services.

Job Description

• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot telecom systems in oil & gas facilities.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance of communication equipment.
• Handle installation and termination of fiber optic and copper cables.
• Maintain and test CCTV systems, PAGA systems, telephone systems, radio communication systems, LAN/WAN networks, access control systems, and structured cabling systems.
• Conduct loop checks, signal testing, and system commissioning activities.
• Read and interpret telecom drawings, schematics, and layouts.
• Ensure all telecom systems comply with project specifications and safety standards.
• Coordinate with engineers, supervisors, and other disciplines during shutdowns and projects.
• Troubleshoot faults in communication systems and perform repairs with minimum downtime.
• Maintain records of maintenance activities and inspection reports.
• Support commissioning and startup activities during projects.
• Follow HSE procedures and permit-to-work systems at site.

Qualifications

• Diploma / ITI / Technical Certification in Electronics, Telecommunications, Electrical & Electronics, Instrumentation, or relevant technical trade.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in oil & gas, refinery, petrochemical, or industrial projects.
• Experience in Oil & Gas onshore projects.
• Familiarity with industrial telecom systems and hazardous area environments preferred.

Additional Information

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
• Ability to work with tough deadlines and under pressure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.