Repair Technician jobs in United Arab Emirates

Role Summary:

Execute high-precision maintenance, diagnostics, and repair work across all lifts in the Abu Dhabi property portfolio. Serve as the on-ground technical authority, ensuring reliability, safety, and zero-downtime performance. This role demands accuracy, accountability, and strong field execution.

• Perform preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance on hydraulic and traction elevators.
• Diagnose faults in control panels, drives, door operators, and safety circuits with high accuracy.
• Execute component replacements (valves, coils, sensors, ropes, drives) without shortcuts or delays.
• Ensure all repairs meet manufacturer standards (Schindler, OTIS, KONE, Mitsubishi, etc.).

• Respond to breakdowns, entrapments, and emergency calls with speed and structured problem-solving.
• Conduct root‑cause analysis and implement permanent fixes—not temporary patches.
• Escalate high‑risk issues early and provide clear technical justification.

• Work in full alignment with Abu Dhabi Civil Defense, ADMCC, and local safety requirements.
• Prepare lift units for inspections and audits with zero compliance gaps.
• Maintain detailed service reports, diagnostics logs, and parts usage records.

• Inspect and verify contractor work to ensure proper installation, calibration, and fault elimination.
• Validate materials used and reject any substandard components.
• Protect building interiors and finishes during technical work—zero tolerance for damage.

• Monitor and improve uptime, MTTR, and breakdown frequency.
• Flag recurring issues and recommend modernization or component upgrades when required.
• Identify risks proactively before they escalates into operational failures.

• Coordinate with property managers, security teams, and maintenance teams on‑site.
• Provide clear status updates, fault reports, and repair timelines.
• Support other technicians with guidance and technical direction when needed.

• Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Electromechanical, or related field.
• 5–8+ years hands‑on lift technician experience (UAE experience strongly preferred).
• Strong background in both hydraulic and traction systems.
• Ability to interpret wiring diagrams, load test reports, and control logic.
• Familiarity with Abu Dhabi regulatory bodies and inspection processes.

• High technical accuracy and fault‑isolation capability.
• Strong discipline, safety mindset, and zero‑error execution.
• Ability to manage pressure situations and make fast, correct decisions.
• Strong communication and reporting clarity.
• Ownership mentality—no dependencies, no excuses.

• Field‑based across Abu Dhabi properties.
• On‑call for emergency breakdowns.
• Physical work involving mechanical, electrical, and height‑related tasks.