AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICIAN

An Automotive Electrician specializes in installing, troubleshooting, and repairing the complex electrical wiring, electronic systems, and components in motor vehicles (including cars, trucks, and heavy machinery). They are responsible for reading technical schematics and using advanced diagnostic tools to resolve faults in ignitions, lighting, and engine control units.

Core Responsibilities

• Diagnostics: Use advanced digital equipment (like multimeters, scan tools, and oscilloscopes) to isolate and troubleshoot electrical malfunctions
• Repairs: Replace or repair faulty wiring, alternators, starters, ignition systems, and anti-theft alarms.
• Installation: Fit aftermarket or factory electrical parts, including audio systems, navigation devices, lighting, and air conditioning units
• Maintenance: Conduct routine inspections of battery health, cables, and fuses to prevent future failures.
• Documentation: Prepare repair estimates, update job orders, and explain technical issues to customers.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Technical Knowledge: A strong understanding of automotive circuitry, electrical systems, and computer diagnostics.
• Problem-Solving: The ability to analyze data, read circuit diagrams, and trace hidden shorts or ground issues.
• Safety Consciousness: Strict adherence to safety protocols when working with high-voltage systems, batteries, and power tools.
• Communication: Ability to explain complex electrical problems to customers in clear, easy-to-understand language.
• Requirements: Typically requires a formal certification, vocational training, or completion of an automotive electrical apprenticeship, combined with hands-on experience

Pay: From KD300.000 per month

Work Location: In person