Technician - Electrical Maintenance

Location: Dubai

Job Purpose

To perform maintenance, repairs and services of electrical machinery and equipment to ensure efficient operation and reduce production down time.

Key Accountabilities

• Repair and maintain efficiently a wide range of electrical equipment and systems.
• Ensure 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.
• Assist Technician Engineers or attend jobs independently. Demonstrate a clear understanding of relevant methods and procedures, including associated risks, and select the required tools and equipment to complete such works in a safe and effective manner.
• Carry out maintenance works in adherence with EHS standards and plant operating requirements, to minimise workplace accidents and inquiries.
• Monitor repeated breakdowns and suggest and implement proper resolutions to avoid recurrence of similar problems.
• Read and understand electrical drawings and job instructions from the immediate supervisor.
• Identify dangers related to high voltage equipment and carry out maintenance and breakdown activities safely and in line with Health and Safety regulations and Electrical Maintenance Procedures.
• When formally appointed, have the authority to receive Permit to Work documents as per Safety Rules.
• Ensure that all maintenance work is carried out in accordance with safety procedures and plant operational requirements.

Qualifications and Skills

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Minimum Experience:

• Diploma holders: 5 years experience in a similar position in a power plant and electrical substations.
• 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.
• Basic PC knowledge.
• Conversant with generators, motors, transformers and switchgear.
• Ability to speak, read and write English to a good standard.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and an assertive personality.
• Computer literate.
• Strong teamwork skills, including willingness to work shifts.
• Self motivated and dedicated, with a desire to work in a multicultural environment.
• Experience using a computerised maintenance system, ordering spare parts and maintaining records.