Industrial Electrician

1. Position Overview

The Industrial Electrician will be responsible for the complete electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and reliability assurance of all equipment installed at the Zero Waste processing facility. The role requires hands-on capability to independently execute preventive and corrective maintenance, support new machine installation and commissioning, and ensure safe operation of LV, MV, and HV electrical systems.

The facility includes shredders, crushers, extruders, balers, trommel screens, conveyors, granulators, separators, and auxiliary processing equipment, all integrated with PLC/SCADA-based automation and plant monitoring systems.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Preventive & Corrective Maintenance

• Execute preventive maintenance schedules for all electrical systems across the plant.
• Inspect, test, and maintain motors, drives, control panels, MCCs, switchgear, and power distribution systems.
• Diagnose and repair faults in LV, MV, and HV panels, ensuring minimal downtime.
• Maintain electrical components of shredders, crushers, extruders, balers, trommel screens, conveyors, and other processing equipment.

B. Installation & Commissioning

• Support installation, wiring, and commissioning of new machines and electrical systems.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, and OEM manuals.
• Coordinate with OEMs and contractors during commissioning and acceptance testing.

C. Automation & Controls

• Basic understanding of PLC logic, SCADA systems, sensors, relays, VFDs, and control loops.
• Perform field diagnostics on instrumentation and control wiring.

D. Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Dubai Municipality, DIC, and Zero Waste HSE standards.
• Perform lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) procedures during maintenance.
• Maintain documentation of electrical inspections, breakdown reports, and maintenance logs.

E. Operational Support

• Provide technical support during plant start-up, shutdown, and emergencies.
• Coordinate with mechanical, operations, and production teams to ensure smooth plant functioning.
• Identify opportunities for electrical system improvements and reliability enhancements.

3. Required Qualifications

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering or bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• Minimum 3–7 years of experience in industrial plants, preferably waste management, recycling, manufacturing, or heavy processing facilities.
• Strong hands-on capability — must be able to execute work independently without supervision.

4. Required Skills & Competencies

• Solid knowledge of industrial electrical systems, switchgear, MCCs, and power distribution.
• Experience with motors, VFDs, soft starters, hydraulic and pneumatic control circuits.
• Ability to troubleshoot PLC/SCADA-based systems (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or equivalent).
• Familiarity with extruders, shredders, crushers, balers, trommel screens, and similar equipment.
• Strong understanding of electrical safety, arc-flash protection, and HV/LV isolation procedures.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and P&IDs.
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.

5. Personal Attributes

• Reliable, disciplined, and safety-focused.
• Problem-solver with strong analytical skills.
• Able to work under pressure and respond quickly to breakdowns.
• Team player with a proactive approach to plant reliability.

6. Additional Requirements

• Willingness to work in shifts if required.
• Physically fit to work in industrial plant environments.
• Experience in waste management or recycling facilities is an advantage.