Engineer - Electrical

Job Description

Strategic

• Support the development and execution of maintenance strategies that enhance asset reliability, operational efficiency, and lifecycle performance of electrical systems across managed facilities and projects.
• Contribute to business growth by identifying value-added services, improvement opportunities, and potential maintenance contracts while maintaining strong customer relationships and service excellence.
• Participate in annual budgeting, resource planning, and forecasting activities to optimize manpower, material utilization, and maintenance costs.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives through analysis of equipment performance, maintenance trends, and root cause failures to improve operational effectiveness and reduce downtime.
• Ensure alignment of maintenance operations with organizational objectives, contractual commitments, industry best practices, and OHSE standards while fostering a culture of safety, quality, and customer focus.

Operational

• Execute and supervise preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities for electrical systems and equipment in accordance with contractual requirements, OEM recommendations, and applicable standards.
• Perform troubleshooting and fault diagnosis of electrical equipment including Low Voltage (LV) Panels, Air Circuit Breakers (ACBs), Diesel Generator Sets (DGS), Synchronization Panels, UPS Systems, DC Systems and Battery Banks.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns and service requests to ensure minimum downtime and compliance with contractual KPI/SLA requirements.
• Assess equipment failures and take appropriate technical decisions to restore operations safely and efficiently.
• Determine manpower, tools, spare parts, and material requirements necessary for maintenance activities.
• Monitor maintenance schedules and ensure all assigned work orders are completed within agreed timelines.
• Verify completion of maintenance activities and obtain customer signoffs and service completion certifications.
• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors to ensure compliance with contract specifications, safety requirements, and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, reports, and documentation.
• Ensure optimum utilization of manpower, materials, tools, and equipment while minimizing wastage and operational costs.
• Support mobilization and execution of annual shutdowns, emergency maintenance, and special projects when required.

People Management

• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and mentoring to technicians and junior team members.
• Allocate work assignments and monitor team productivity and performance.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous learning.
• Support skill development initiatives and competency enhancement programs for maintenance personnel.
• Ensure all personnel comply with company policies, procedures, and safety requirements.

Product/Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and maintenance effectiveness.
• Recommend corrective actions and long-term solutions to recurring equipment failures.
• Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) and implementation of preventive measures.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing service quality, reducing downtime, and optimizing maintenance costs.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of maintenance procedures, checklists, and work instructions.

Elgibility Criteria

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from a recognized university and relevant Electrical Safety Certification.
• HSE Training Certifications (e.g., IOSH, NEBOSH, or equivalent) preferred.
• OEM training/certification on Diesel Generators, UPS Systems, Fire Alarm Systems, DC Systems and Battery Banks.
• Knowledge of LV works (Automatic Sliding doors, Gate barriers, Turnstiles).
• Valid UAE Driving License preferred.
• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in electrical maintenance operations within industrial, commercial, telecommunication, facilities management, utilities, or infrastructure environments.
• Proven hands-on experience in troubleshooting critical electrical systems and power distribution equipment.
• Experience in managing subcontractors and maintenance teams.
• Experience in customer-facing maintenance contracts with defined KPI/SLA requirements.
• UAE/GCC experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of electrical maintenance principles and industry best practices.
• Expertise in troubleshooting and maintenance of LV Switchgear and Panels, Air Circuit Breakers (ACBs), Diesel Generator Sets (DGS), Synchronization Systems, UPS Systems, DC Systems and Battery Banks.
• Understanding of power distribution systems, earthing and lightning protection systems, water leak detection systems and electrical safety standards.
• Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance methodologies.
• Familiarity with maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Effective planning, organizing, and decision-making skills.
• Good customer relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong communication and report-writing abilities.
• Working knowledge of OHSE regulations and safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Responsible of adhering to the QHSE / Contractual Milestone / Completion target.
• Managing complete electrical & low current works to the satisfaction of all Stakeholders.
• Build Relationship with Client / Consultant / Main contractor / Subcontractors / Vendors for the seamless operation & successful completion of the Project.
• Engage with Sub-ordinates & Peers for Empowering and Enhancing life.

Operational

• Ensure execution of project activities as per project plan and ensure availability of required materials, man hours, and skill levels to carry out site activities.
• Allocates work to subordinates and contractors, checks progress providing instructions and advice as necessary and ensures that works are completed confirming to established work standards and statutory requirements.
• To ensure that records and files of work performed, in progress, and work completed are available and maintained.
• Prepares regular work reports.
• Daily reports, Monthly reports, staff/contractor appraisal reports, indicating activities carried out.
• Close follow up with Vendors, store keeper for the material for the timely completion and also to liaise with Management to solve any challenges faced.
• Ensuring the bottle necks and challenges faced during execution is solved without any delays.
• Reviews or prepares drawings and technical specification for such work.
• Supervises any in-house project work done by technicians/contractors.
• Participates in the testing and commissioning of new or modified systems, updates 'on-site' information and drawings' and records 'As-built' drawings.

People Management

• N/A.

Product/Process Improvement

• Ensuring the Consultant & Client's satisfaction in all respects for securing new Projects / Products to the Organization.

Qualifications

• ****Education & Certifications:****
• PREFERRED : Degree in Engineering.
• Electrical.
• MINIMUM : Diploma in Electrical Engineering.

Knowledge & Skill

• Construction Management.
• Ability to read Technical Drawings & Reports.
• Thorough knowledge of statutory department & Electrical Engineering.
• Computer knowledge.
• Mircorsoft.

Experience

• PREFERRED :.
• MINIMUM : 5-6 years of Experience of MEP Construction Industry preferable.