Electrical Technician

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and P&IDs to assemble, wire, and install automation control panels and field devices.
• Assist engineers with testing, loop checking, and commissioning PLC-, HMI-, and SCADA-driven systems.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults, component failures, and control loop issues in the field and in-house.
• Liaise with engineering and on-site clients, explaining technical issues, progress, and solutions to non-technical stakeholders.
• Redline schematics, write service reports, and log maintenance activities.
• Follow relevant electrical codes, such as NEC and IEC, and company safety protocols.

Education and technical requirements

• An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Automation & Control, Instrumentation, or a closely related technical field is required.
• Experience with industrial control panels, motor control centers, VFDs, and low-voltage systems is required.
• Ability to read and interpret complex electrical blueprints and wiring schematics is required.
• Familiarity with PLC hardware, including Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or Schneider, and instrumentation loops such as 4–20mA and 0–10V is required.
• Proficiency using digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, and other electrical test equipment is required.

Communication and preferred qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication, clear technical reporting, and professionalism under pressure are required.
• A collaborative approach with project managers, software engineers, and clients is expected.
• Critical thinking to diagnose automation anomalies is required.
• One year of electrical wiring experience is preferred.
• A UAE driving license is preferred.

Pay

• Pay is AED 3,000–4,000 per month.

Work location

• Work is in person.