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About the Role
Austability is hiring a temporary Electrician for a 90-day contract in Abu Dhabi to perform inspection, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems at Al Dhafra Air Base. Requires a high school diploma, Certified Journeyman Electrician credential or equivalent military background, and 3+ years of experience.
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Responsibilities
- Install, inspect, maintain and repair primary and secondary circuits and equipment in facilities including motors and motor control circuits
- Perform routine operational checks and repairs to interior electrical systems including panels, components, lightning protection, and wiring
- Perform routine operational checks and repairs to electrical distribution systems including medium/high voltage lines, switchgear, substations, transformers, relays, and capacitors
- Perform routine operational checks and repairs to lighting systems including street lighting and facility interior/exterior lighting
- Inspect critical grounding following lightning strikes to confirm system integrity
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent training/experience
- Certified Journeyman Electrician Credential (or equivalent military background/technical training)
- 3 years of experience
- Ability to read and write English
- Valid state issued driver’s license and passport
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Purpose and Scope
- This is a temporary 90 contract position in Abu Dhabi to perform inspection, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems to include primary distribution system, interior and exterior secondary distribution, interior/exterior perimeter and area lighting, access control systems, and grounding system
Essential Responsibilities
- Shall be responsible for all electrical systems beginning with the main distribution panel downstream of the substations.
- Install, inspect, maintain and repair, primary and secondary circuits and equipment in facilities to include motors and motor control circuits.
- Perform routine operational checks, using operational manuals at a minimum, and repair as required to ensure the electrical distribution system is operational and properly phased and balanced.
- Perform routine operational checks and repairs to Interior Electrical systems: electrical panels, components, lightning protection systems, electrical wiring on existing facilities.
- Perform routine operational checks and repairs to Electrical Distribution systems: medium and high voltage lines (above 600 to 15KV), switchgear and internal and external auxiliary controls, electrical lines equal to or below 600 Volts, substations, secondary distribution centers, disconnects, main
- Perform routine operational checks and repairs to Systems: electric motor connections (i.e. for HVAC pumps and water pumps), rollup doors.
- Perform routine operational checks and repairs to Lighting Systems: street lighting (excluding light carts), facility interior and exterior lighting.
- Inspect critical grounding following lightning strikes to confirm system integrity.
- Follow safety measures IAW Air Force Electrical Explosive Safety (4E F37/645 F21 (MC).
Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
- High school diploma or equivalent training/experience.
- Certified Journeyman Electrician Credential (Or equivalent military background/technical training) with 3 years of experience.
- Preferred underground technician apprenticeship/certification program with 8 years of experience.
- Preferred to be familiar with UK Electrical standards.
- Ability to read and write English is required.
- Solid communications skills, strong interpersonal skills.
- Strong ability to work as a member of a diverse, dynamic team.
- Outstanding problem solving skills and sound judgment.
- Possess a valid state issued driver’s license and passport.
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