Electrical Maintenance Engineer - Al Futtaim Engineering

Job description / Role

Al-Futtaim Engineering is multi disciplinary engineering organisation which has been operating throughout the United Arab Emirates since 1974. As a member of the Al-Futtaim Group, we enjoy the benefits of being a part of one of the leading business houses operating in the lower Gulf Region.

Through our five divisions, we offer a wide variety of products and services in the construction, commercial and industrial sectors. Our involvement in numerous large scale projects in the GCC has given us a wealth of experience. From Scaffolding to Elevators and Security Systems to Air-conditioning, Sanityware and Facilities Management, the Al-Futtaim name spells quality & reliability.

* Leads and Supervises the electrical section in maintenance related jobs, provides assistance in trouble shooting, issues reports on major failures and recommends suitable actions to minimize or eliminate recurrence of the problems, formulates preventive maintenance schedules and associated procedures and checklists, formulates training program for electrical technicians.
* Plans and prepares periodical preventative maintenance schedule at the beginning of each year and carries out duties mentioned therein in coordination with operations Manager.
* Leads and Supervises electrical section in maintenance related activities and ensures that maintenance practices are carried out in accordance with accepted standard norms.
* Oversees in trouble-shooting complex electrical problems and failures by working closely with his team whenever required. Assists in trouble shooting of problems of unknown cause, i.e. could be electrical, mechanical, process raw materials, etc.
* Issues reports on major problems and failures, suggests suitable corrective actions to minimize or prevent recurrence of the problem.
* Formulates preventive maintenance schedule with associated procedures and checklists, periodically reviews the programs to evaluate its efficiency and suitably makes changes to the schedule and procedures, if necessary, based on feedback and field experience.
* Carries out stage and final inspection of repair jobs done by contractors either on site or in their facilities outside, evaluate their procedures and competency and witnesses the necessary tests before acceptance.
* Keeps abreast with contemporary technology and maintenance practices and suggests up-gradation/modifications with the aim of improving reliability and maintainability, reducing maintenance costs, enhancing quality and safety.
* Formulates training program and develops training materials.
* Develops quality manuals, training manuals, preventive maintenance manuals and other quality standard documentation.
* Assists Purchase Department in specification of items for purchase, spare parts details and other day-to-day jobs, as and when required.
* Organizes daily routine checking and maintenance works.
* Assists with specifications of new equipment, where appropriate.
* Maintains stock of spare parts and electrical consumables.
* Monitors electrical maintenance jobs during shutdowns/break downs to ensure quality and accuracy. Checks the calibration of protective relays and other regular tests performed on electrical equipment during shutdown.
* Checks completed work to ensure conformity to specifications and quality.
* Provides work direction to electrical technicians.
* Checks and takes stock level of all electrical and electronic spare parts, to have sufficient and adequate stock levels. Continuously reviews requirement of spares for various activities against availability and makes requisitions for changes or new stock for equipment and machinery in the plant.

Education:
- Graduate in Electrical Engineering from a recognized college.

Experience:
- 5 years of maintenance work experience in Facilities Management is mandatory.

Technical Skills:
Knowledge of al MEP systems, Activities and processes.

Behavioral Skills:
- Able to work under pressure and along with groups of people to achieve maximum efficiency
- Self-motivated with skills to motivate others.
- Strong verbal and written communication skill.

About the Company

Established in the 1930's, the Al-Futtaim Group initially operated as a trading enterprise. Rapid development throughout the 1940's and 50's saw it establish itself regionally as an integrated commercial, industrial and services organisation, positioning itself one of the leading business houses in the lower Gulf region. Today, it operates collectively over 40 companies bearing the Al-Futtaim name, dominates many market segments in the UAE, and has expanded its sphere of operation to include Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Egypt.

The Group comprises a diverse range of strategically positioned operating subsidiaries and associate companies, structured to give the Al-Futtaim Group the flexibility and versatility to keep ahead of local competition while keeping pace with the ever-evolving global business scenario. The Groups continued investment in world-class systems technology is clear evidence of its commitment to maintain leading edge performance and service delivery.

The success of the Al-Futtaim Group can be attributed to a business approach that combines the ability to change with the traditional values of integrity, service and social responsibility that define its core business philosophy. This, linked with the Groups belief in decentralisation, gives the heads of the operating companies a high degree of functional autonomy and authority, providing the Group with essential flexibility, and individual employees a clearly defined work culture and sense of responsibility.