Electrical Maintenance Shift Supervisor

Guardian Glass; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in manufacturing is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Shift Supervisor in Ras Al Khaimah. The role involves overseeing shift activities, ensuring compliance with safety standards, mentoring team members, and executing maintenance tasks for efficient plant operations. Ideal candidates possess a Bachelor's degree in engineering, significant industry experience, and a proactive approach to safety and maintenance.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in medium to large-scale continuous process manufacturing industries.
• Proven managerial skills.
• Ability to work in rotating shifts.

Responsibilities

• Promote safety excellence and ensure compliance with safety practices.
• Plan and prioritize maintenance activities effectively during shifts.
• Mentor new technicians in equipment knowledge and troubleshooting.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

EHS Risk Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Instrumentation Engineering

Tools

Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

Maintenance Reporting Tools

Job description

We are looking for an Electrical Maintenance Shift Supervisor to join our Operations team at Guardian Ras Al Khaimah.

The Maintenance Engineer will assist in leading the maintenance team. The ideal candidate will be a self-driven individual with a passion for safety, manufacturing, and customer focus. You will promote safety excellence by encouraging employee involvement, ownership, and accountability. Additionally, you will proactively identify hazards and implement appropriate mitigation strategies based on risk assessments, monitor shift activities including corrective and preventive maintenance, condition monitoring, continuous improvements, and quality of work, while providing guidance to the team. This role is critical in providing input to management and positively influencing organizational outcomes.

What You Will Do

• Establish leadership within the team and promote a principled management culture.
• Ensure compliance with all safety practices and company guidelines.
• Support production processes to optimize manufacturing and deliver value.
• Identify and mitigate EHS risks proactively, including physical conditions, procedures, and behaviors.
• Ensure smooth operation of plant equipment during shifts by attending to breakdowns and executing routine and preventive maintenance.
• Plan and prioritize maintenance activities effectively during shifts.
• Monitor the quality of craft work and guide team members to maximize efficiency.
• Plan and schedule maintenance tasks across departments.
• Review work instructions and preventive maintenance plans regularly to improve efficiency and address gaps.
• Identify and execute projects to eliminate waste and optimize resources.
• Mentor new technicians in equipment knowledge, troubleshooting, and replacement procedures.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping.
• Collaborate with area engineers on transformation projects.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Instrumentation Engineering.
• Significant experience in medium to large-scale continuous process manufacturing industries.
• Proven managerial skills.
• Ability to work in rotating shifts.
• Knowledge of reliability concepts and experience applying precision maintenance techniques.
• Experience using Root Cause Analysis (RCA) or similar problem-solving tools.
• Good communication skills in English.
• Proficiency with maintenance reporting tools.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Certifications or hands-on expertise in PLC systems (Siemens preferred).
• Knowledge of HMI, SCADA systems (e.g., GE iFix), Profibus, and other industrial communication systems.
• Experience with VFDs, induction motors, servo motors, control circuits, and process instrumentation & calibration.
• Familiarity with 33KV switchgear, low-voltage switchgear, and diesel generators.
• Knowledge of auxiliary systems such as air compressors and weighing scales.

We aim to create an optimal work environment that supports your personal and professional needs, helping both you and the business achieve outstanding results.

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Electrical Supervisor • Ras Al Khaimah, Ras al Khaimah