Director, Power Plant Electrical Strategy & Projects

Ega; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Emirates Global Aluminium in Dubai is seeking a senior electrical engineering professional to lead the long-term strategy for DUBAL, EMAL and Shaheen Power Plants, ensuring reliable electrical systems and optimal spare parts management.

The role requires reviewing budgets and quality procedures, guiding maintenance activities, coordinating with ENG across external stakeholders, and providing technical guidance to projects and engineering teams to safeguard plant performance.

Qualifications

• Expatriates: Master in Engineering and Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• UAE Nationals: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Expatriates: 15 years’ experience in developing / commissioning or/ and operations & Maintenance of power plants of which at least 5 years should have been as head of the function
• UAE Nationals: 12 years’ experience in operations & Maintenance of power plants of which at least 5 years should have been as head of the function
• Knowledge of Power generation and desalination main and auxiliaries electrical equipment and protection features design, deployment , operation and Maintenance as well as familiarity with quality/safety/environment management systems as per relevant ISO guidelines
• Strategic planning, manpower planning, long term planning, budgeting & budget controls of a large process control plant or power utility.
• Driving Strategy
• Building Business
• Communicating for Influence
• Developing People
• Managing Stakeholders
• Delighting Customers
• Power Generation & Water Production Process

Responsibilities

• Set long term plan and strategy for DUBAL, Emal & Shaheen Power Plant.
• Review annual budgets, quality procedures, all enquiries for service contracts, spares for electrical, I&C and operations departments.
• Review routine, preventive overhaul and emergency maintenance of all electrical equipment at power plants.
• Review and optimisation of Plant electrical protection concepts, design and settings.
• Coordinate with Emirates National Grid and other utility/industry partners for protection coordination.
• Oversee and review preventive, overhaul and emergency maintenance activities of the electrical equipment installed in the generating stations.
• Generate reports to support management decisions on plant operation.
• Review documents related to Electrical discipline for upcoming projects and ensure adherence to specs.
• Participate in management review meetings related to quality, safety and environment.

Skills

Power generation

Desalination equipment

Electrical protection

Strategic planning

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

People development

Power & water process

Education

Master in Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Emirates Global Aluminium in Dubai is seeking a senior electrical engineering professional to lead the long-term strategy for DUBAL, EMAL and Shaheen Power Plants, ensuring reliable electrical systems and optimal spare parts management.

The role requires reviewing budgets and quality procedures, guiding maintenance activities, coordinating with ENG across external stakeholders, and providing technical guidance to projects and engineering teams to safeguard plant performance.