Job Description – Senior Electrician \& Technician
Lighting \& Smart Home Solutions - DAL Group
1. Job Summary
The Senior Electrician \& Technician is responsible for the installation, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, maintenance, and technical support of lighting systems, electrical installations, smart home automation systems, and related control solutions.
The role requires advanced technical knowledge of electrical systems, architectural and decorative lighting, LED technology, smart switches, dimming systems, sensors, control modules, and integrated smart home technologies.
The position is responsible for executing high-quality installations, supervising junior electricians and technicians, resolving technical issues, ensuring compliance with electrical safety standards, and delivering projects according to approved drawings, technical specifications, and project schedules.
The Senior Electrician \& Technician works closely with the Lighting Design, Smart Home, Projects, Sales, and Technical Support teams to ensure all installations are completed safely, professionally, and in accordance with company quality standards.
2. Key Responsibilities. Electrical Installation \& Technical Execution
- Perform and supervise electrical installation works for residential, commercial, retail, hospitality, and architectural projects.
- Install electrical wiring, conduits, cable trays, junction boxes, distribution accessories, switches, sockets, and electrical control components.
- Read and interpret electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, installation layouts, and technical specifications.
- Conduct site inspections to identify electrical requirements and verify installation readiness.
- Ensure proper cable routing, termination, connections, circuit identification, and installation workmanship.
- Verify electrical load requirements and compatibility of installed electrical components.
- Perform electrical testing, fault identification, and corrective maintenance.
- Ensure all electrical installations comply with applicable Kuwait regulations, approved project specifications, and electrical safety requirements.
- Identify technical discrepancies and report required site modifications before execution.
B. Lighting Installation \& Commissioning
- Install architectural, decorative, indoor, outdoor, and landscape lighting fixtures.
- Carry out installation of recessed downlights, track lighting, magnetic track systems, linear lighting, LED strips, wall lights, pendant lights, and customized lighting solutions.
- Install and connect LED drivers, transformers, power supplies, dimmers, and lighting control accessories.
- Verify correct fixture positioning, mounting, alignment, and finishing according to approved lighting layouts.
- Test lighting circuits, switching functionality, dimming performance, and lighting control operation.
- Troubleshoot flickering, voltage drop, driver failures, incorrect wiring, and lighting performance issues.
- Coordinate with Lighting Designers to ensure installed lighting achieves the intended design and functional requirements.
- Perform final testing and commissioning before project handover.
- Ensure careful handling and protection of premium lighting fixtures during installation.
C. Smart Home Systems Installation \& Integration
- Install and configure smart switches, touch panels, sensors, relays, controllers, actuators, and automation accessories.
- Perform wiring and device connections for smart lighting, curtain control, motorized blinds, occupancy sensors, and other integrated automation solutions.
- Support installation and commissioning of smart home systems using applicable protocols such as DALI, KNX, Zigbee, Wi-Fi, RS485, and dry-contact interfaces.
- Verify compatibility between smart home controllers, lighting drivers, control modules, and connected devices.
- Perform device pairing, addressing, programming support, and basic system configuration within authorized technical responsibilities.
- Test automation functions, lighting scenes, dimming controls, sensor activation, and curtain operations.
- Identify and resolve communication failures, wiring problems, device connection issues, and system malfunctions.
- Coordinate with Smart Home Engineers, Programmers, and suppliers for advanced integration and troubleshooting requirements.
- Support system demonstrations, commissioning, and customer handover.
D. Troubleshooting, Maintenance \& After-Sales Support
- Diagnose and repair faults in lighting fixtures, LED drivers, electrical circuits, smart switches, and automation components.
- Conduct technical site visits for maintenance requests, warranty inspections, and customer complaints.
- Identify the root causes of electrical and system failures and recommend corrective actions.
- Replace defective components and verify proper system performance after repair.
- Provide technical assistance for lighting flickering, dimming incompatibility, smart device disconnection, and control-related issues.
- Maintain accurate service records, fault reports, and maintenance documentation.
- Coordinate with After-Sales, Warehouse, and Procurement teams for spare parts and replacements.
- Ensure timely completion of maintenance and technical service requests.
- Report recurring product defects and technical concerns to management for corrective action.
E. Site Supervision \& Team Leadership
- Supervise junior electricians, technicians, helpers, and assigned installation personnel.
- Allocate daily site tasks and monitor work progress against approved schedules.
- Guide team members on installation procedures, electrical safety, and workmanship standards.
- Inspect completed installation works to ensure quality, accuracy, and technical compliance.
- Provide hands-on training and technical guidance to junior team members.
- Monitor the proper use and maintenance of electrical tools, testing instruments, and installation equipment.
- Coordinate daily site activities with the Projects Manager and other contractors.
- Identify installation delays, material shortages, and site-related technical challenges.
- Ensure team productivity while maintaining installation quality and safety requirements.
F. Project Coordination \& Technical Documentation
- Review approved lighting layouts, electrical plans, smart home schematics, and technical installation drawings.
- Prepare installation material requirements and coordinate with the Project and Warehouse teams.
- Assist in preparing site inspection reports, technical observations, and material requirement lists.
- Verify the availability and suitability of materials prior to installation.
- Report discrepancies between drawings, technical specifications, and actual site conditions.
- Maintain installation checklists, testing records, service reports, and completion documentation.
- Assist in preparing as-built information and equipment labeling records.
- Coordinate testing, commissioning, snag rectification, and final project handover.
- Provide regular progress updates to the reporting manager.
G. Quality Control, Health \& Safety
- Ensure all electrical and technical works are performed according to approved safety procedures and applicable standards.
- Follow electrical isolation, lockout/tagout, and verification-of-dead procedures before beginning electrical work.
- Use appropriate personal protective equipment and properly rated electrical testing instruments.
- Conduct pre-installation checks and identify potential site hazards.
- Ensure electrical circuits are properly protected and installations are correctly grounded where required.
- Maintain neat, safe, and professional installation practices.
- Inspect completed work before energizing circuits or handing systems over to customers.
- Report unsafe conditions, defective tools, and potential electrical hazards immediately.
- Ensure electrical work is performed only by personnel authorized and qualified for the relevant task.
3. Core Competencies
Competency
Expected Capability
Advanced Electrical Knowledge
Strong understanding of electrical wiring, circuits, protection devices, load requirements, and fault diagnosis.
Lighting Systems Expertise
Proficiency in installing and troubleshooting architectural lighting, LED systems, drivers, transformers, and dimming products.
Smart Home Technology
Working knowledge of smart switches, controllers, sensors, automation modules, and connected home technologies.
Control Protocol Knowledge
Understanding of DALI, KNX, Zigbee, RS485, dry contact, and other relevant lighting and automation interfaces.
Technical Troubleshooting
Ability to diagnose electrical, lighting, communication, and device-related faults systematically.
Drawing Interpretation
Ability to read electrical drawings, lighting layouts, wiring diagrams, and technical installation instructions.
Testing \& Commissioning
Ability to carry out electrical testing, functional verification, and commissioning procedures.
Site Supervision
Ability to guide technicians, coordinate installation activities, and monitor workmanship.
Quality \& Precision
Strong attention to detail in fixture alignment, wiring connections, device installation, and finishing.
Electrical Safety
Knowledge of safe isolation, electrical hazards, protective equipment, and applicable safety requirements.
Problem-Solving
Ability to identify practical solutions to site conditions, installation complications, and technical failures.
Project Coordination
Ability to coordinate with designers, engineers, contractors, and project teams.
Customer Service
Professional behavior during site visits, maintenance works, demonstrations, and customer handovers.
Time Management
Ability to prioritize installation activities, emergency service requests, and deadlines.
Leadership \& Training
Ability to supervise junior team members and provide technical instruction and support.
Documentation \& Reporting
Ability to prepare clear installation reports, maintenance records, and technical observations.
4. Qualifications \& Experience
Education
- Diploma or technical certification in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Installation, Electronics, or a related technical discipline.
- Recognized electrical trade qualification or vocational training certification.
- Additional certification in lighting controls, KNX, DALI, or smart home automation is an advantage.
Experience
- Minimum 5–7 years of practical experience in electrical installation and technical maintenance.
- At least 2–3 years of experience in lighting systems, lighting controls, or smart home installations is preferred.
- Previous experience supervising electricians, technicians, or installation teams.
- Experience working on residential villas, luxury interiors, commercial spaces, showrooms, or hospitality projects.
- Practical experience with architectural lighting, LED drivers, smart switches, dimming systems, and automation devices.
- Previous work experience in Kuwait or the GCC is preferred.
Technical Skills
- Strong knowledge of single-phase and three-phase electrical systems.
- Proficiency in using multimeters, clamp meters, insulation resistance testers, and other appropriate testing instruments.
- Familiarity with LED drivers, constant-current and constant-voltage systems, and lighting dimming interfaces.
- Ability to interpret technical datasheets, electrical diagrams, and product installation manuals.
- Understanding of smart home communication protocols and integration requirements.
- Basic device configuration and troubleshooting skills.
- Knowledge of applicable Kuwait electrical requirements and workplace safety procedures.
- Ability to communicate in English; Arabic is an advantage.
- Valid Kuwait driving license is an advantage.
Pay: KD250.000 - KD350.000 per month
Work Location: In person
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