Job Description

Job Role

Lead electrical maintenance and small projects for residential/light-commercial sites. Scope includes diagnostics, repairs, small installations/upgrades, testing & commissioning, and documentation on

LV systems up to 415V (1?/3?)

. Coordinate with dispatch, ensure compliance with HSE and local-authority practices, and close jobs with full CRM documentation and client sign-off.

Key Responsibilities

Diagnostics & Repair:

Trace and rectify tripping, overloads, earth faults, voltage drop, overheating, nuisance RCD trips, and control issues.

Distribution Boards:

Re-termination, load balancing, labeling to standard, busbar/neutral/earth checks, tightening/IR tests; minor DB upgrades/splitting and surge protection device (SPD) installs.

Installations/Upgrades:

Circuits for lighting/power, dedicated supplies (water heater/AC), isolators, MCB/RCD/RCCB/RCBO/MCCB changes, earthing/bonding improvements, cable containment (conduit/trunking/tray).

Lighting & Controls:

LED retrofits, drivers/transformers, dimmers/relays, emergency lighting tests and replacements.

Testing & Commissioning:

Continuity, insulation resistance, polarity, loop impedance, RCD trip/time, earth resistance; record readings and issue basic test reports.

ELV Interface (basic):

Doorbells/intercom peripherals, Wi-Fi smart switches (as agreed).

Materials & Variations:

Prepare BoQ/parts lists, highlight code/safety issues, obtain pre-approval for variations.

Documentation:

Upload before/after photos, test readings, labels/schedules, and client sign-off in CRM.

HSE & Compliance:

LOTO/isolation, permit-to-work where needed, hot-work controls, PPE, tidy work areas, and protection of client property; enforce exclusion zones.

Client Communication:

Explain findings, options, and risks in clear terms; align ETAs and site access/community rules.
Minimum Requirements

5-8 years

hands-on electrical maintenance/fit-out (UAE/GCC preferred), including 3-phase systems up to 415V. Strong troubleshooting across protection devices, cable sizing/derating, earthing/bonding, and control wiring; able to read

SLDs/schematics

. Proficient with standards/practices of UAE authorities (e.g., DEWA/ADDC) and IEC/BS principles. Competent with multifunction testers, insulation/megger, loop/PSC meters, RCD testers, clamp/multimeter; thermal imaging familiarity is a plus. Basic English for reports and client updates (Arabic/Hindi/Urdu a plus). Smartphone for CRM, navigation, and photo documentation. Valid UAE driving licence preferred; willing to travel between emirates.
Education & Certifications

ITI/Trade Certificate or Diploma in Electrical (or equivalent). KHDA/TVET or third-party competency card preferred; First Aid and Work-at-Height awareness a plus.
Job Type: Full-time