4 Locksmiths (Abu Dhabi)

Planate Management Group (PMG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Alexandria Virginia and Orlando Florida USA with a technical support center in South East Asia and East Africa that provides program management and facilities engineering services worldwide. Planate is a small business provider of planning design infrastructure management technical consulting engineering and construction management services in support of the US Department of Defense (DOD) and its Service (Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps) missions along with other US federal agencies all over the world.

We are seeking experienced Locksmiths to support construction and infrastructure operations at Abu Dhabi specifically supporting works at Al Dhafra Air Base (ADAB). This role involves hands-on work in the installation maintenance repair and commissioning of mechanical and electronic locking systems across buildings and secure infrastructure to ensure safety security and compliance with project requirements.

This position is contingent upon contract award. The initial contract duration is three (3) months with potential for extension.

Key responsibilities:

• Install maintain and repair mechanical and electronic locking systems door hardware access control components and related security fixtures
• Support construction activities involving installation of doors frames locking mechanisms panic hardware and secure entry systems
• Re-key locks fabricate keys and configure master key systems as required
• Diagnose and repair faults in locks cylinders safes and access control systems
• Interpret construction drawings security layouts and hardware schedules
• Ensure all locksmith work complies with project specifications safety standards and applicable security protocols
• Conduct inspections of installed systems to verify functionality alignment and security compliance
• Use specialized locksmith tools calibration equipment and testing devices
• Maintain accurate records of installations repairs key issuance and materials used
• Work in accordance with strict safety environmental and controlled/military base procedures
• Coordinate closely with Construction Managers Supervisors Security Personnel and other trade teams
• Maintain cleanliness security and organization of work areas and tool

Qualifications to be successful in the role:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or vocational training in locksmithing construction mechanical trades or security systems preferred
• Minimum 35 years of experience as a locksmith preferably in construction facilities or infrastructure projects
• Must be eligible for NACI clearance; candidates with prior NACI interim or active SECRET CLEARANCE are strongly preferred
• Experience working on U.S. government defense or overseas construction projects is an advantage
• Strong understanding of mechanical locks cylinders door hardware and basic electronic access control systems
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings security plans and hardware specifications
• Skilled in use of locksmith tools key-cutting machines and diagnostic equipment
• Ability to work in remote austere and high-tempo environments
• Strong attention to detail confidentiality and commitment to security and quality standards
• Must be able to meet base access and deployment requirements

Why Planate

Planate Management Group is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Joining the Planate team opens you to an experience working for a Global company where you are among a team that is considered a premier trusted partner for planning design engineering asset management and professional service solutions anytime anywhere. We Take Care of Our Own; Personally and Profession.

Wed love for you to be a part of our Global workforce helping us serve as an effective and integrated partner to advance every clients mission!