Position Overview
The Diesel / Heavy Equipment Auto Electrician is responsible for performing electrical diagnostics, repairs, and preventive maintenance on heavy equipment, including crushers, screening plants, loaders, excavators, trucks, and other construction machinery. The role requires expertise in engine wiring harnesses, alternators, lighting harnesses, sensors, controllers, and electrical components, ensuring safe and efficient operation of all equipment.
Key Responsibilities
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and electronic faults in diesel engines and heavy equipment, including crushers and related machinery.
- Inspect, maintain, and repair engine wiring harnesses, alternators, starters, batteries, relays, and lighting systems.
- Perform preventive maintenance and scheduled inspections on electrical systems to reduce downtime.
- Install, repair, and calibrate sensors, controllers, monitoring devices, and safety systems on heavy equipment and crushers.
- Read and interpret electrical diagrams, schematics, and service manuals for troubleshooting.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards, wiring codes, and company procedures during all electrical work.
- Maintain accurate service records, job cards, and reports of work performed.
- Provide support to mechanical teams during major overhauls, crusher shutdowns, and plant maintenance.
- Identify electrical parts, tools, and consumables required, and raise requisitions as needed.
- Ensure that all work areas and tools are kept clean, organized, and in safe working condition.
- Report recurring faults, potential risks, or fabrication of reports/certificates immediately to management.
Qualifications & Experience
- Diploma / ITI Certificate in Automobile Electrical / Heavy Equipment Electrical or equivalent.
- Minimum 5+ years of experience as an Auto Electrician with heavy machinery, crushers, or construction equipment.
- Strong knowledge of:
- Diesel engine electrical systems (wiring harness, alternator, starter, battery systems)
- Heavy equipment and crusher electrical circuits
- Hydraulic and electronic control systems (basic integration with electricals)
- Ability to use diagnostic tools, multimeters, and testing equipment.
- Familiar with preventive maintenance programs and documentation.
- Working knowledge of UAE HSE standards for workshop and site environments.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a team.
- Attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
- Physically fit to work in field and workshop environments.
- Good communication skills to coordinate with supervisors and operators.
Other Requirements
- Willingness to work in field conditions (site, quarries, crusher plants) and workshop environment.
- Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, or night shifts when required.
- Valid UAE driving license (preferred).
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: AED7,000.00 per month
Application Question(s):
- How many years have you worked as an auto electrician for heavy equipment or crushers?
- Have you worked on engine wiring harness repairs or replacements?
License/Certification:
- UAE drivers license (Required)