Electrical & Mechanical Maintenance Tech (Paint/Chemical)

Hempel Paints Kuwait Company W.L.L.; Sharjah; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Hempel seeks a maintenance associate in Sharjah to uphold plant equipment, perform preventive and corrective maintenance, and improve productivity across manufacturing facilities.

You will coordinate with production and logistics teams, assist with installation and commissioning of new equipment, and ensure adherence to SOPs and safety regulations. The role reports to the Maintenance Engineer and requires hands-on electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic skills.

Qualifications

• ITI/DIPLOMA in Electrical and hands-on maintenance experience.
• At least 3 years in paint/chemical industry with plant equipment.
• Troubleshooting VFD panels, starters (DOL/RDOL/STAR-DELTA), LT panels and switchgear.
• Strong English communication; able to read manuals and report deviations.

Responsibilities

• Upkeep of plant equipment and carryout preventive/corrective maintenance.
• Follow SOPs and safety regulations in daily activities.
• Coordinate with production, logistics and external contractors for repairs and projects.
• Plan maintenance work, review equipment specs for reliability and spare parts.
• Assist installation and commissioning of new equipment and inspections.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

English proficiency

Education

ITI/Diploma in Electrical

Tools

VFD panels

LT panels

PCCs

MCCs

Star-Delta testing

Job description

Hempel seeks a maintenance associate in Sharjah to uphold plant equipment, perform preventive and corrective maintenance, and improve productivity across manufacturing facilities.

You will coordinate with production and logistics teams, assist with installation and commissioning of new equipment, and ensure adherence to SOPs and safety regulations. The role reports to the Maintenance Engineer and requires hands-on electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic skills.