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Low Voltage / Communication Technician

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Role Purpose

Install, terminate, test/commission, and maintain ELV/ICT systems—structured cabling (copper & fiber), Wi-Fi, PABX/VoIP, intercom/door phone, CCTV, access control, SMATV/IPTV, PA/BGM, and basic BMS/FA interfaces—per project specs and international standards (e.g., TIA-568/569/606/607, ISO/IEC 11801) and local authority/provider requirements (e&/du, SCD)—delivering safe, reliable, neatly documented installations under Sharjah weather and traffic/logistics constraints.

Key Responsibilities

    Preparation & Coordination

  • Read IFC/shop drawings, riser diagrams, rack elevations, device layouts; raise RFIs for conflicts.

  • Verify builder’s works: conduits/sleeves, back boxes, wall/floor cores, firestopping details, power/earthing availability in racks/IDFs.

  • Coordinate entry routes with Telecom Liaison (e&/du) and separation from power/EMI sources.

    Cabling & Termination

  • Pull, dress, and secure UTP/FTP and fiber per TIA/SMACNA routing practices; maintain bend radius, fill ratios, and support spacing.

  • Terminate copper on patch panels/keystones (T568B unless specified); terminate fiber (pigtail fusion splice) and manage ODFs with trays & dust caps.

  • Install racks, ladders, trays, trunking; provide bonding/earthing per TIA-607; fit PDUs and cable managers.

    Devices & Systems Installation

  • Mount WAPs, cameras, readers, intercoms, speakers, splitters/taps, and headend gear to approved locations/heights.

  • Configure basics (with IT/security engineer guidance): IP addressing, PoE verification, NVR camera mapping, access control panel I/O, time schedules.

  • Set antenna alignment/levels for SMATV; balance PA/BGM zones and test paging/evac priorities if specified.

   Testing, Commissioning & Handover

  • Certify copper links (permanent link) with Fluke DSX/DTX or equivalent; perform fiber OTDR/OLTS tests and document loss budgets.

  • Verify PoE load, link speed, and device registration; perform video/stream tests and short retention checks on NVRs.

  • Prove access control logic (reader → controller → lock, RTE, door contact, fail-safe/fail-secure) and FA door-release interface.

  • Produce test reports, labeling schedules (TIA-606), rack elevations, and as-built mark-ups.

    Maintenance & DLP Support

  • Routine checks: patching discipline, rack cleanliness, filter/fan condition, UPS/battery health (if provided), camera focus/IR, time sync, access control backups.

  • Respond to call-outs; diagnose cabling vs. device faults; replace failed components; update logs.

   QA/QC & HSE

  • Work to method statements/ITPs; present MIR/WIR inspections.

  • Keep penetrations firestopped and labeled; protect finished surfaces; maintain tidy work areas.

  • HSE: working at height (ladders/MEWPs), laser/fiber eye safety, ESD protection for electronics, LOTO for power in racks, good housekeeping.

Weather & Traffic Considerations (Sharjah/UAE)

  • Heat & Humidity

    • Schedule rooftop/façade and outdoor device works early morning/evening; comply with MOHRE summer midday break.

    • Ensure telecom/EQ rooms have ventilation/AC; protect racks and electronics from high ambient; allow extended cure times for adhesives/sealants.

  • Dust/Sand

    • Keep racks and ODFs closed; cap unused ports/connectors; clean device lenses and filters before commissioning; seal open conduits.

  • Occasional Rain/Coastal Influence

    • Use weatherproof enclosures/glands for external cameras/intercoms; maintain drip loops; corrosion-resistant fixings where specified.

  • Traffic & Logistics

    • Plan off-peak deliveries for racks/cabinets; arrange SRTA/Police permits if curbside unloading or MEWP use affects roads; stage materials without overloading slabs and keep egress routes clear.

Qualifications & Experience

  • ITI/Diploma in Electrical/Telecom/IT (or equivalent).

  • 5–8 years ELV/ICT installation & commissioning (UAE/GCC preferred) on low/mid-rise buildings.

  • Hands-on with structured cabling, fiber splicing/OTDR, CCTV/IP networks, access control basics, SMATV/PA.

  • Familiar with TIA-568/569/606/607, ISO/IEC 11801 and provider requirements (e&/du).

  • Basic networking (VLAN/PoE/DHCP/NTP) and documentation skills; English required (Arabic/Urdu/Hindi an advantage).

Tools & Test Equipment (Typical)

Cable certifier (Fluke DSX/DTX), OTDR & light source/power meter, fusion splicer & cleaver, visual fault locator, PoE tester, tone/probe kit, punch-down & crimp tools, labeler (heat-shrink), laptop, camera focus charts, SPL meter (PA), ladders/MEWP, PPE (eye/hand/respiratory as needed).

Core Competencies

  • Neat routing, labeling, and rack hygiene

  • Clean terminations & certified test results

  • IP device bring-up and basic troubleshooting

  • Firestopping & authority-compliant workmanship

  • Documentation discipline and cross-trade coordination

KPIs

  • ≥ 98–100% pass rate on copper/fiber certification first submission.

  • Zero unlabeled/un-as-built links; complete rack elevations & schedules.

  • CCTV uptime and image quality meet spec; access control events function per matrix.

  • Snags closed within SLA; minimal rework/recalls during DLP.

  • Zero HSE incidents; compliance with midday break and site traffic plan.

Job Detail
  • Work Type: Full Time
  • Languages to be known : English, Hindi
  • Country: United Arab Emirates
  • City: Dubai
  • Job Category : Construction and Building Maintenance