Electrical Technician

DeFi Tech; Asia; On-site; PEN 56,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

UAE/GCC driver’s license

Arabic language helpful

Job summary

DeFi Tech in the UAE seeks a dependable Electrical Technician to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical systems that keep our data center running safely and reliably.

The role requires shift and on-call coverage in a 24/7 environment. You will document maintenance, follow safety procedures, and collaborate with engineers and contractors to ensure continuous uptime.

Qualifications

• Electrical trade qualification or equivalent training and practical experience.
• At least 5 years of hands-on electrical operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting experience in a 24/7 environment.
• Solid AC/DC fundamentals, three-phase power, electrical protection, earthing, load distribution and isolation.
• Experience with low-voltage power distribution, UPS systems, batteries and generators.
• Ability to read single-line diagrams and use test instruments safely, interpreting results.
• Understanding of load changes, power quality and capacity effects on operation.
• Familiarity with EHS practices and incident reporting.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor electrical distribution and backup power systems; inspect alarms and readings.
• Perform planned maintenance, checks, testing, and repairs on low-voltage gear and switchgear.
• Troubleshoot faults using drawings and measurements; identify root causes and verify repairs.
• Assess alarms and outages, follow emergency procedures, and communicate clearly for safe restoration.
• Follow EHS requirements, permits to work, lockout/tagout, and proper PPE use.
• Maintain logs, inspection readings, maintenance histories, work orders, and handovers.
• Coordinate with shift teams, engineers, contractors, and vendors; ensure accurate manuals and checklists.
• Identify recurring faults and propose improvements to reliability, energy efficiency, and maintenance quality.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Safety procedures

Documentation

Communication

Shift work

Education

Electrical trade qualification

Tools

Electrical test instruments

Job description

Dubai / Abu Dhabi. Full Time – 2+ years of Electrical Technician Operations & Maintenance experience.

Note: This position requires shift and on-call coverage supporting 24/7 operations.

We are looking for a dependable Electrical Technician to help operate, maintain, and troubleshoot the electrical systems that keep our data center running safely and reliably.

This role suits someone with strong electrical fundamentals, practical troubleshooting experience, and a clear sense of responsibility. You notice developing problems, think through solutions, and follow tasks through to completion. You work confidently with minimal supervision, understand when to elevate, and care about the safety and success of your coworkers.

What you will do

• Operate and monitor. Conduct routine inspections, review alarms and operating readings, and identify abnormal conditions across electrical distribution and backup power systems.
• Maintain equipment. Complete planned maintenance, condition checks, testing, and repairs on low-voltage switchgear, distribution boards, breakers, cables, busways, and associated equipment. Support UPS, battery, generator, and power-transfer system maintenance within your training and authorization.
• Troubleshoot methodically. Use drawings, measurements, equipment history, and sound electrical reasoning to investigate faults. Help identify root causes, recommend corrective actions, and verify that repairs resolve the problem.
• Respond with judgment. Assess electrical alarms, equipment failures, and power interruptions calmly. Follow approved emergency procedures, communicate clearly, and support safe service restoration.
• Work safely and follow procedures. Apply Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) requirements, risk assessments, permits to work, lockout/tagout, and appropriate protective equipment. Stop and elevate unsafe conditions. Perform switching and isolation only when trained and authorized.
• Keep accurate records. Maintain equipment-condition logs, inspection readings, maintenance histories, work orders, and shift handovers. Promptly record and report hazards, near misses, incidents, outstanding defects, and corrective actions.
• Coordinate and communicate. Plan tasks with shift teams, engineers, contractors, and equipment vendors. Confirm responsibilities, work approvals, operational impact, and handover requirements before activities begin. Help keep operating manuals, checklists, and procedures accurate and current.
• Improve how we work. Identify recurring faults, avoidable losses, and opportunities to improve reliability, energy efficiency, safety, and maintenance quality. Propose practical changes and support their implementation through the approval process.

What you will bring

• A recognized electrical trade qualification, technical diploma, or equivalent relevant training and practical experience. Any license required for the work location must be held.
• At least 5 years of hands-on electrical operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting experience, including substantial experience in a 24/7 operating environment.
• A strong foundation in AC/DC circuits, three-phase power, electrical protection, earthing, load distribution, and safe isolation.
• Practical experience with large-scale low-voltage power distribution and familiarity with UPS systems, batteries, generators, and automatic transfer systems.
• The ability to read single-line diagrams, wiring schematics, equipment manuals, and operating procedures, and to use electrical test instruments safely and interpret results.
• An understanding of how changing loads, phase imbalance, power quality, and equipment capacity affect reliable operation.
• Working knowledge of EHS practices, applicable electrical requirements, site compliance procedures, and incident reporting.
• The ability to prioritize routine maintenance, urgent faults, and competing tasks while maintaining accuracy and safety.
• Clear communication and reliable digital record keeping, including maintenance systems, spreadsheets, and written reports.

Particularly valuable: Experience in data center infrastructure, Bitcoin mining facilities, or other continuously operating environments such as industrial plants, utilities, and hospitals. Familiarity with power monitoring systems, thermal inspections, commissioning, and root-cause investigations is an advantage.

Additional Values:

• Having UAE / GCC Driver’s License is a plus
• Language skill in Arabic is a plus (English is must)

How you work matters

You take ownership. You follow through, report honestly, and keep others informed until an issue is resolved or formally handed over.

You think critically. You check the evidence, question assumptions, and recommend practical solutions.

You work independently with sound judgment. You organize your work, follow approved procedures, and seek support when a task exceeds your authority or experience.

You look after the team. You treat coworkers with empathy and respect, share knowledge, and leave clear handovers for the next shift.

What good performance looks like

Reliable equipment. Timely maintenance. Clear records. Early identification of risks. Fewer repeat problems. Coworkers who can depend on you.