Electrical Technician

Location: UAE & International Assignments (Onshore and Offshore)
Business Area: Engineering Services
Reporting To: Operations Lead & Site Supervisors
Travel Requirement: National and international travel as required

Join Dron & Dickson
At Dron & Dickson, we are committed to delivering world-class hazardous area and electrical engineering services to clients across the energy, industrial, and infrastructure sectors. Due to continued growth, we are seeking skilled and motivated Electrical Technicians to join our Engineering Services team. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals with experience in hazardous area inspections, electrical construction, maintenance, testing, and commissioning who thrive in challenging onshore and offshore environments.

The Role
As an Electrical Technician, you will play a key role in ensuring the safety, compliance, and reliability of electrical and Ex-rated equipment and installations. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will carry out inspection, installation, testing, maintenance, and commissioning activities while maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality.

Key Responsibilities
Hazardous Area Inspection & Compliance

• Conduct visual, close, and detailed Ex inspections in accordance with IEC 60079 standards and client requirements.
• Verify compliance of electrical equipment installed in hazardous areas.
• Identify, record, and report defects, non-conformances, and corrective actions.
• Review equipment certification, Ex registers, drawings, and technical documentation.
• Support hazardous area verification and compliance activities.

Electrical Construction, Maintenance & Commissioning

• Carry out electrical and instrumentation installation, modification, maintenance, and repair activities.
• Perform testing, inspection, pre-commissioning, and commissioning of electrical systems.
• Interpret and work from electrical drawings, schematics, cable schedules, loop diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Conduct site surveys and assist with material identification and project planning.

Project Delivery

• Complete inspection reports, test records, certification packs, and project documentation accurately and on time.
• Participate in toolbox talks, safety meetings, handovers, and client interactions.
• Collaborate with project teams to achieve quality, safety, and delivery objectives.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and the sharing of technical best practice.

What We're Looking For
Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, or a related discipline
• Minimum 2-3 years' hands-on electrical experience within industrial, oil & gas, energy, or related sectors
• Strong experience in hazardous area installations, inspections, and maintenance
• Current CompEx Ex01-Ex04 certification or IECEx Units 001, 003, 004, 006, 007 & 008
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and instrumentation drawings and documentation
• Strong communication and reporting skills

Desirable

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
• IRATA or other rope-access certification
• Experience working offshore, on international projects, fabrication yards, commissioning projects, or operating facilities.

What You'll Bring

• Strong practical electrical troubleshooting and installation skills.
• A methodical approach to hazardous area inspections and compliance.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and technical excellence.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Confidence working independently and as part of a team.
• Professional attitude and customer-focused approach.
• Ability to work in demanding site environments and adapt to changing project requirements.

Health, Safety, Environment & Quality 
At Dron & Dickson safety is our highest priority. Successful candidates will be expected to:

• Comply with all company, client, and regulatory HSEQ requirements.
• Follow permits, LOTO procedures, risk assessments, and approved work methods.
• Exercise stop-work authority when conditions are unsafe.
• Maintain the integrity and compliance of Ex equipment and installations.
• Actively contribute to a positive safety culture across all project activities.

Why Join Dron & Dickson?

• Work with a respected international leader in hazardous area and engineering services.
• Opportunity for offshore and international assignments.
• Ongoing training, competency development, and career progression.
• Exposure to major energy and industrial projects.
• Supportive team culture built around our AGILE values.