Electrical Technician (Lab & Equipment Maintenance)

We are seeking a skilled and safety-conscious Electrical Technician to join our laboratory facility team. The successful candidate will be responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems and laboratory equipment to ensure uninterrupted power supply and safe, reliable operation. This role focuses on minimizing downtime through preventive maintenance and extending the lifespan of critical equipment.

Key Responsibilities

Installation & Commissioning: Install and connect distribution boards, wiring, sockets, lighting, UPS, stabilizers, and new laboratory equipment.

Diagnostics & Troubleshooting: Identify and repair electrical faults in laboratory equipment such as incubators, centrifuges, autoclaves, ovens, water baths, fume hoods, refrigerators, and freezers, as well as in power systems.

Preventive Maintenance (PM): Perform routine inspections of electrical panels, breakers, cables, earthing systems, UPS/batteries, generators, and automatic transfer switches (ATS). Test safety devices and replace worn or faulty components as needed.

Power & Backup Systems: Monitor and maintain generators, UPS units, and stabilizers to ensure continuous power supply to critical laboratory equipment.

Safety & Compliance: Adhere to electrical safety standards, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE). Ensure correct earthing and load balancing.

HVAC/Cooling Support: Provide basic electrical support for air conditioning units and cooling systems, including starters, contactors, controls, and thermostats.

Documentation: Maintain detailed logs of maintenance activities, repairs, parts used, and equipment readings.

Emergency Response: Respond promptly to power failures and equipment breakdowns, including after-hours emergencies when required.

Required Qualifications

Education: Matriculation or Intermediate level education with a Diploma of Associate Engineering (DAE) in Electrical or a recognized technical/trade certification in Electrical Technology.

Experience: A minimum of 3 to 5 years of hands-on experience in electrical maintenance, preferably within laboratory, hospital, industrial, or commercial environments.

Technical Skills:
- Strong understanding of single-phase and three-phase electrical systems, schematics, and panel wiring.
- Proficiency in using multimeters, clamp meters, insulation testers (meggers), and earth testers.
- Experience working with UPS systems, stabilizers, generators with ATS, MCB/MCCB, and motor controls.
- Basic knowledge of PLC and control systems is advantageous.

Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities, strict attention to safety protocols, effective communication skills, and the capability to work safely at heights and in confined spaces.

Compensation
The monthly salary range for this position is PKR 50,000 to PKR 70,000.

Additional Information
Candidates will be asked about their possession of a DAE or equivalent electrical trade certification, prior experience in laboratory, hospital, or industrial settings, availability to join, and salary expectations during the application process.

Experience Required
Electrical Technician with at least 3 years of relevant experience.

Work Location
This is an in-person role based at the laboratory facility.