Tower Crane Technician

Overview

Maintain and troubleshoot electrical systems of tower cranes and hoists.

Key Responsibilities

• fault diagnosis
• panel rewire
• preventive maintenance
• component tracking
• safety testing
• spare parts

Tasks

You’ll work within the Plant & Equipment division, collaborating closely with crane engineers, logistics teams, and safety officers to ensure seamless crane operations. From planned maintenance to urgent repairs, your input will help keep critical lifting operations on schedule and incident-free. Join ALEC Building and be a driving force behind digital excellence on world-class projects. -Respond to breakdowns and diagnose issues using testing tools and schematics -Rehabilitate and rewire electrical panels, relays, and safety circuits -Conduct routine pre-operation inspections and complete electrical checklists -Track electrical component usage and report shortages to reduce downtime -Replace faulty components including sensors, relays, contactors, breakers, and lighting systems -Assist in installation and dismantling, focusing on safe electrical disconnection and reconnection -Support the operation and testing of safety devices such as LMIs, anti-collision systems, and limit switches -Troubleshoot and repair faults in control panels, wiring, limit switches, and motors -Identify and report required spare parts, assisting in part number verification -Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on electrical systems of tower cranes and hoists

Requirements

• electrical schematics
• 3-5 yrs
• vfds
• crane brands
• electrical diploma
• safety

What You Bring

At ALEC, we value technical skill, proactive thinking, and a strong safety culture. This is more than a maintenance role—it’s a career path in an organization committed to engineering excellence. We’re looking for a Tower Crane Technician with a strong electrical background to support the maintenance, troubleshooting, and safe operation of tower cranes and hoists across our project sites in the UAE. In this hands-on role, you’ll be part of the technical team ensuring our lifting equipment operates safely, reliably, and efficiently—day in and day out. As a Tower Crane Technician, your work will be essential to the operational success and safety of high-rise construction. You’ll be part of a close-knit logistics and plant team, conducting inspections, resolving faults, and supporting electrical systems that drive our lifting operations. -Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics -3–5 years’ experience maintaining electrical systems of tower cranes and hoists -Strong understanding of control systems, VFDs, motor starters, and safety systems -Hands-on experience with major crane brands (Potain, Liebherr, Terex, Zoomlion, etc.) and hoists (Alimak, XMT, etc.) -Basic mechanical knowledge is a plus -Diploma or ITI in Electrical Engineering or related field

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Benefits

-Supportive and collaborative project culture -Opportunity to contribute to the most iconic projects in the region

About Alec

-Evolved into a regional powerhouse in complex construction. -Now part of Dubai’s Investment Corporation (ICD), expanded operations across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Ethiopia. -Delivers complete turnkey solutions—from design and construction to MEP, fit‑out, modular builds, data‑centers and solar energy projects. -Iconic projects include One Za’abeel, Qiddiya Waterpark & Speedpark, Abu Dhabi’s Natural History Museum, and Wynn Resort in Ras Al Khaimah. -LEADS innovation in digital construction and piloting robotics automation in MEP works. -Through its ALEC Energy division, it has delivered on‑grid, off‑grid, rooftop, and hybrid solar PV systems. -With subsidiaries like TARGET Engineering, INPROSERV, and AJI Rentals, tackles marine, oil & gas, heavy‑lift, and EPC projects. -Its Advanced Engineering Solutions arm delivers façade, envelope, and technology systems for niche, high‑tech developments. -CULTURE of growth sees pioneering modular construction, data‑center infrastructure, and heavy‑equipment rental in new markets.

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