One of the leading Electrical contracting company located in Dubai is in need of High Voltage Electrician who have handled termination of High Voltage Cables. 4Cx16sqmm to 4cx300sqmm. High Voltage Electricians are responsible for installing, testing, repairing and maintaining electric power plants, including overhead and underground systems for distributing electricity to consumers.

They need to know electronics and electrical principles and how to apply them in the tasks they do as electricians. They need to now the safety standards involving work on electrical power systems of more than 600 volts.

Nature of Work :

- High voltage electricians do a dangerous job so every thing about them must be checked and made sure are in order. Employers usually want to make sure that they have a clean background, are properly educated and trained in the corresponding trade. Cities need them because all industries, homes and buildings consume electricity. They are needed to test electrical systems for integrity and proper functioning; they repair and maintain them as needed.

- High voltage electricians are necessary to do repairs when large power interruptions occur; they are necessary as well to prevent such outages from happening. They are responsible for making sure that installed electrical wirings and connections are not damaged and they meet technical and safety standards required by state and federal building codes.

- In testing, they use different tools and instruments to ensure the safe operations electrical components. They may also be required to maintain transformers, motors and electrical controllers when working with bigger power systems. Because they work with high voltage electricity, they must thoroughly understand OSHA and have in-depth knowledge of state and local building codes, the policies of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and other regulations.

- Depending on the location and source of the problems they have to deal with, high voltage electricians may be required to work not only indoors but outdoors as well and in extreme conditions. They may be required to be available on call 7/24 for emergency repairs.

Qualifications :

- High voltage electricians with ITI/Diploma in Electrical with 5-15 years of experience in any construction industry and have their certificate should be attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, UAE.

- Candidate who have worked in Substation, Power Station, Distribution Station etc. with ITI Certificate Approved by Ministry of Foreign Affairs, UAE which mandatory.

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