Assistant Manager, Facilities

KERZNER INTERNATIONAL LIMITED; Dubai; On-site; AED 360,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

KERZNER INTERNATIONAL LIMITED is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager - Automation to lead automation and control systems for water rides and ALSS facilities in Dubai. You will troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, and networks, develop PLC/HMI software, and support commissioning, preventive maintenance, and lifecycle improvements.

The ideal candidate has 10–12 years of hands-on experience in industrial automation, with strong documentation, RCA, and cross-functional collaboration with Operations,

Qualifications

• Minimum 10–12 years of hands-on experience in industrial automation and control systems.
• Experience in PLC programming, troubleshooting, commissioning, and industrial electrical systems.
• Experience working in critical operational environments.
• Experience with water rides, amusement attractions, aquatic facilities, or ALSS is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the safe, reliable and efficient operation of automation and control systems for water rides and related facility systems.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose and rectify faults in PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, instrumentation and industrial networks.
• Develop, modify, test and maintain PLC and HMI software.
• Support commissioning, SAT, functional testing, and post-commissioning troubleshooting.
• Analyze drawings, schematics, IO lists and network architectures to resolve system issues.
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and maintain technical records.
• Develop and improve preventive maintenance strategies and standards for automation.
• Maintain software backups, revision history and fault logs; manage documentation.
• Coordinate with OEMs, suppliers and system integrators for upgrades, retrofit and support.
• Manage critical spare parts and lifecycle management; support CAPEX/OPEX planning.

Skills

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

HMI systems

Industrial networks

Electrical control

Preventive maintenance

Reliability improvement

Documentation

Root Cause Analysis

CAPEX/OPEX

OEM coordination

Education

Bachelor’s in Electrical/Automation Engineering

Tools

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Schneider

EtherNet/IP/PROFINET

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Manager - Automation with a minimum of 10 12 years of hands‑on experience in industrial automation control systems and electrical troubleshooting The role is responsible for maintaining troubleshooting improving and supporting automation systems related to water rides attractions Animal Life Support Systems ALSS and associated facility infrastructure The successful candidate should have strong practical experience in PLC systems industrial communication networks VFDs electrical control systems commissioning support preventive maintenance and reliability improvement The role also requires ownership of technical documentation control system integrity OEM coordination critical spares compliance support and team competency development.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain the safe reliable and efficient operation of automation and control systems supporting water rides attractions ALSS and associated facility systems
• Troubleshoot diagnose and rectify faults in PLCs HMIs VFDs instrumentation electrical control systems safety circuits and industrial communication networks
• Develop modify test and maintain PLC HMI software
• Perform commissioning SAT support functional testing software validation and post-commissioning troubleshooting
• Analyze drawings schematics I O lists and network architectures to resolve system issues
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis RCA and maintain technical records
• Develop and improve preventive maintenance strategies inspection checklists and automation standards
• Maintain software backups revision history fault logs and engineering documentation
• Provide recommendations for replacement retrofit modernization and lifecycle improvements
• Support CAPEX OPEX planning and automation asset lifecycle management
• Coordinate with OEMs suppliers and system integrators for troubleshooting upgrades retrofit works and technical support
• Configure and maintain industrial communication networks
• Manage critical automation spare parts and inventory
• Support inspections audits and certification-related activities
• Provide technical support during breakdowns and planned shutdowns
• Collaborate with Operations Maintenance Electrical Mechanical MEP and ALSS teams
• Support continuous improvement initiatives

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Instrumentation, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 12 years of hands‑on experience in industrial automation and control systems.
• Proven experience in PLC programming, troubleshooting, commissioning, and industrial electrical systems.
• Experience working in critical operational environments.
• Experience with water rides, amusement attractions, aquatic facilities, or ALSS will be highly regarded.

Key Competencies

• PLC & HMI Systems: Rockwell/Allen‑Bradley, Siemens, Schneider, or equivalent.
• Variable Frequency Drives: ABB, Siemens, PowerFlex, Danfoss, or similar.
• Industrial Communication Networks: EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, PROFIBUS, Modbus TCP/IP, Modbus RTU, OPC, or similar.
• Electrical & Control Systems: MCCs, control panels, instrumentation, power distribution, and control schematics.
• Automation Documentation: Software backups, fault logs, RCA records, and technical documentation.
• Reliability & Asset Management: Preventive maintenance, lifecycle planning, critical spares, retrofit, obsolescence, and CAPEX/OPEX support.