Facilities Electrical Technician

2 Months ago • 7 Years + • Facility Management

Job Summary

Job Description

We are seeking a Multiskilled Electrical Technician to join our Facilities Maintenance team at Orbitworks' KEZAD site. This hands-on role involves maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing a wide range of building and electrical systems, including distribution boards, UPS units, and HVAC equipment. You will be responsible for electrical, mechanical, and MEP tasks to ensure operational continuity and safety within our satellite manufacturing facility. Key responsibilities include maintaining low-voltage electrical systems, supporting HVAC systems, responding to power issues, and working with FAS and BMS systems.
Must have:
  • Diploma or certification in Electrical Technology or Industrial Maintenance.
  • 7+ years of experience in facilities or industrial maintenance.
  • Strong knowledge of electrical distribution systems, UPS, LV Generators, and switchgear.
  • Familiarity with HVAC systems and basic mechanical troubleshooting.
  • Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and communicate clearly.
Good to have:
  • Familiarity with cleanroom environments and HVAC impact.
  • Working knowledge of Fire Alarm Systems (FAS) and Building Management Systems (BMS).
  • Experience in industrial manufacturing or critical environments.
  • Multi-trade skills (MEP-wide).

Job Details

We’re looking for a Multiskilled Electrical Technician to join our growing Facilities Maintenance team at Orbitworks’ state-of-the-art KEZAD site. This is a hands-on role supporting the operational continuity and safety of our satellite manufacturing facility.
You’ll be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing a wide range of building and electrical systems from distribution boards and UPS units to HVAC equipment and chillers. You’ll work independently across electrical, mechanical, and MEP tasks to keep our facility running at peak performance.

About this role:

    • Maintain and troubleshoot low-voltage electrical systems: switchgear, wiring, panels, lighting, and UPS units.
    • Support HVAC systems, including motors, pumps, V-belt replacements, chillers, AHUs, FCUs, and associated control panels.
    • Respond to power anomalies or outages and ensure safe, fast resolutions.
    • Work with FAS and BMS systems as part of facility-wide maintenance.
    • Conduct both preventative and corrective maintenance independently.
    • Be on-call for critical after-hours interventions, as needed.

Must Haves

    • Diploma or certification in Electrical Technology, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field.
    • 7+ years of hands-on experience in facilities or industrial maintenance.
    • Strong working knowledge of:
    • Electrical distribution systems
    • UPS, LV Generators, switchgear
    • HVAC systems (including temperature monitoring & V-belts)
    • Basic mechanical troubleshooting
    • Able to work independently, prioritize tasks, and communicate clearly.

Nice to Have:

    • Familiarity with cleanroom environments and how HVAC impacts performance.
    • Working knowledge of Fire Alarm Systems (FAS) and Building Management Systems (BMS).
    • Experience in industrial manufacturing or critical environments.
    • Comfortable working across multiple trades (MEP-wide skills are a plus).
Orbitworks' mission is to make space simple for organizations that want to deploy physical and virtual missions to space. Building on Loft Orbital's heritage, Orbitworks will be the first commercial firm in the United Arab Emirates to mass-manufacture satellites. Orbitworks aims to manufacture tens of satellites annually and operates out of a 50,000-square-foot facility in Abu Dhabi.

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