Industrial Electrician

Job Description: Electrician – Chemical Manufacturing Industry

Job Title: Industrial Electrician
Department: Maintenance / Engineering
Location: Dubai – UAE

Reporting to: Maintenance Manager / Engineering Supervisor
Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary:

The Industrial Electrician is responsible for performing electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, installation, and repair of all electrical systems, equipment, and machinery in the chemical manufacturing plant. This role ensures that all electrical work complies with safety regulations, plant procedures, and industry standards to maintain continuous, safe, and efficient plant operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform routine preventive maintenance and emergency repairs on electrical systems, control panels, motors, and plant machinery.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose faults in electrical circuits, wiring, equipment, and fixtures using appropriate testing devices.
• Install, inspect, and maintain electrical wiring, outlets, lighting systems, and control systems.
• Maintain and calibrate instrumentation and control systems such as PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), relays, temperature & level sensors, and VFDs.
• Ensure all electrical installations comply with national and local electrical codes and internal safety standards.
• Collaborate with maintenance and production teams to minimize equipment downtime and improve operational efficiency.
• Document all maintenance activities, fault diagnostics, and repairs in maintenance logs
• Participate in safety audits, hazard identification, and risk assessments related to electrical equipment.
• Support energy conservation initiatives and improvements to electrical efficiency.
• Respond to electrical emergencies and participate in on-call duty when required.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Diploma / ITI in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical qualification.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in electrical maintenance in a chemical, petrochemical, or heavy process industry.
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, power distribution, and automation controls.
• Familiarity with hazardous area classifications (ATEX, IECEx), intrinsically safe equipment, and explosion-proof systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, P&IDs, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Knowledge of flow meters and batch controllers is desirable.
• Proficient in using electrical testing tools such as multimeters, insulation testers, clamp meters, etc.
• Good understanding of safety practices (Lockout/Tagout, arc flash protection, PPE use, etc.).
• Basic knowledge of instrumentation and process control systems is an advantage.
• Should be an active member of the maintenance team and assist in other maintenance works.

Physical and Work Environment Requirements:

• Ability to work in hot, cold, or noisy environments with exposure to chemicals and fumes (with PPE).
• Physically fit to climb ladders, work at heights or in confined spaces when necessary.
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends, and respond to emergency calls.

Safety and Compliance:

• Strictly follow all safety protocols, chemical handling procedures, and environmental regulations.
• Actively participate in toolbox talks, safety drills, and training programs.

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: ₹35,000.00 - ₹45,000.00 per month