Assistant Utility Technician

PinarArabia; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

PinarArabia in Abu Dhabi seeks an Assistant Utility Technician to support operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of plant utilities. You will work within our Engineering team to safeguard health, safety, and environmental standards while improving energy efficiency.

The role involves monitoring ETP, RO water, ammonia refrigeration, boilers and air compressors, performing preventive maintenance, and maintaining inventory. Rotational shifts and hands-on problem solving are required.

Qualifications

• Technical Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Maintenance, Utilities, or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in industrial utilities, equipment maintenance, or manufacturing operations.
• Experience with utility systems including refrigeration (ammonia preferred), boilers, air compressors, water treatment, and ETP.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor ETP and RO water systems; perform wastewater testing and chemical dosing.
• Operate ammonia refrigeration systems, boilers, and air compressors; perform preventive maintenance.
• Monitor and record performance; support process improvements; manage inventory of spare parts and consumables.
• Maintain safety and comply with HSE and food safety standards.

Education

Technical Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Maintenance, Utilities, or related discipline

Tools

Ammonia refrigeration systems

Boilers

Air compressors

Water treatment

Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP)

Job description

We are looking for an Assistant Utility Technician to join our Engineering team. Built on our core pillars of "Health for Generations," "Respect for Planet," and "Powered by People," this role supports the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of factory utility systems while safeguarding worker health, environmental compliance, and plant energy efficiency. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated technician who enjoys hands‑on technical work in a modern manufacturing environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

RESPECT FOR PLANET

• Operate and monitor the Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP), conducting wastewater parameter testing and precise chemical dosing to protect local ecosystems.
• Operate and support the Reverse Osmosis (RO) water treatment plant, boiler, and ammonia refrigeration systems while ensuring efficient and compliant utility operations.

HEALTH FOR GENERATIONS

• Follow strict Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) procedures, utilize appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and support food safety standards to preserve employee and consumer health.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and hygienic technical environment by participating in risk assessments, permit‑to‑work activities, and reporting hazards/near misses promptly.

POWERED BY PEOPLE

• Collaborate with Engineering and cross‑functional teams, reporting operational abnormalities and sharing key parameter data transparently.
• Demonstrate dependability, proactive problem‑solving, and continuous learning to support team reliability and operational performance.

CORE TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate and troubleshoot ammonia refrigeration systems, boilers, and air compressors.
• Perform preventive maintenance activities according to daily, weekly, monthly, and annual maintenance schedules.
• Monitor and record utility equipment performance and operating parameters, and conduct water and wastewater quality testing.
• Support process improvements to enhance equipment reliability and operational efficiency.
• Maintain spare parts and consumable inventory to ensure uninterrupted plant operations.
• Comply with company policies, procedures, HSE requirements, and food safety standards.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Education: Technical Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Maintenance, Utilities, or a related discipline.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of hands‑on experience in industrial utilities, equipment maintenance, or manufacturing operations.
• Technical Expertise: Experience with utility systems including refrigeration (ammonia preferred), boilers, air compressors, water treatment, and Effluent Treatment Plants (ETP).
• Safety & Sustainability Focus: Strong commitment to HSE procedures, safety culture ("Powered by People"), and environmental compliance ("Respect for Planet").
• Operational Skills: Preventive maintenance scheduling, water testing, chemical dosing adjustments, and inventory management.
• Operational Flexibility: Flexibility to work in rotational shifts across plant operations and comfortable working in indoor/outdoor industrial environments.
• Competencies: Troubleshooting, analytical and problem‑solving skills, equipment maintenance planning, dependability, positive safety attitude, strong attention to detail, the ability to remain effective in a fast‑paced operational environment.

WHY JOIN US?

At PINAR ARABIA, our mission is guided by three core pillars: Health for Generations, Respect for Planet, and Powered by People. By joining our Engineering team, you will contribute to reliable utility operations, environmental stewardship, plant safety, and continuous improvement while advancing your career in a modern, forward‑thinking manufacturing environment.