Engineer (UAEN)

Emirates Flight Catering; Dubai; On-site; AED 201,000 - 357,000; Full time

Job summary

Emirates Flight Catering in Dubai is seeking a seasoned maintenance engineer to lead electrical, mechanical or industrial engineering tasks, ensuring safety compliance and driving continuous improvements across the site.

The role requires 6 years of relevant experience, a recognised engineering degree, and strong leadership to manage a team and coordinate with quality and safety policy groups.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in electrical, mechanical, or industrial engineering.
• 6 years of relevant experience in catering, facilities or project management.
• Experience leading and developing a team.
• Sound knowledge of engineering legislation, safety systems and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to safe working practices and safety legislation.
• Ensure quality systems per ISO 9001:2001 and company policy.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns and diagnose faults.
• Troubleshoot machine breakdowns with juniors.
• Monitor preventative maintenance programs.
• Plan stock requirements to minimize downtime.
• Oversee junior engineering and technical staff.
• Support departmental communications and budget adherence.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Multitask

Troubleshooting

Communication

Prioritization

Record keeping

Self-motivation

Education

Engineering degree (Electrical/Mechanical/Industrial)

Job description

• Ensure adherence to all safe working practices in accordance with safety legislation. Ensuring the operational safety of all employees, equipment and assets at all times.
• Ensure adherence to all quality systems and Policy in accordance with ISO 9001:2001 international standards and Company Policy. Ensuring the quality standards are met by all employees at all times.
• Ensure a timely response to breakdowns which occur under your remit.
• Ensure the correct diagnosis and analysis of faults under your remit.
• Troubleshoot machine breakdowns when juniors are unable to identify the problem.
• Monitor preventative maintenance programs.
• Facilitate the provision of all necessary tools and equipment/spare parts for job requirements.
• Help carry out repairs ensuring cost effective, timely resolutions in accordance with department requirements and guidelines.
• Plan stock requirements ahead of time to ensure minimum down time of equipment.
• Oversee the supervision of all junior engineering and technical staff.
• Actively participate in departmental briefing sessions to support the communication process within the department.
• Anticipate work force shortages and report to line manager for timely adjustments of duty rosters in accordance with budgets, which effectively cover the requirements of the business.
• Oversee the maintenance of statistical, legal and financial records in accordance with Company requirements.
• Monitor and measure equipment performance to ensure optimum output at all times.
• Act as a role model within the department by adopting a positive attitude at all times.
• Maintain excellent communication platforms with peers and colleagues at all times.
• Propose and implement improvements to work procedures.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to all safe working practices in accordance with safety legislation. Ensuring the operational safety of all employees, equipment and assets at all times.
• Ensure adherence to all quality systems and Policy in accordance with ISO 9001:2001 international standards and Company Policy. Ensuring the quality standards are met by all employees at all times.
• Ensure a timely response to breakdowns which occur under your remit.
• Ensure the correct diagnosis and analysis of faults under your remit.
• Troubleshoot machine breakdowns when juniors are unable to identify the problem.
• Monitor preventative maintenance programs.
• Facilitate the provision of all necessary tools and equipment/spare parts for job requirements.
• Help carry out repairs ensuring cost effective, timely resolutions in accordance with department requirements and guidelines.
• Plan stock requirements ahead of time to ensure minimum down time of equipment.
• Oversee the supervision of all junior engineering and technical staff.
• Actively participate in departmental briefing sessions to support the communication process within the department.
• Anticipate work force shortages and report to line manager for timely adjustments of duty rosters in accordance with budgets, which effectively cover the requirements of the business.
• Oversee the maintenance of statistical, legal and financial records in accordance with Company requirements.
• Monitor and measure equipment performance to ensure optimum output at all times.
• Act as a role model within the department by adopting a positive attitude at all times.
• Maintain excellent communication platforms with peers and colleagues at all times.
• Propose and implement improvements to work procedures.

Qualifications

Education Qualification:

• An engineering Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering from a recognised body.

Work Experience

• 6 years of relevant experience in either a Catering, Facilities or Project Management environment.
• Sound knowledge / experience in Engineering Legislation with strong exposure to Quality standards and Safety system practices.
• Experience in managing and developing a team.

Skills

• Ability to stay calm in Emergency situations.
• Ability to Multitask.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems associated with maintenance and breakdown issues.
• Strong written, verbal, and communication skills.
• Ability to set priorities and assign work to others.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
• Self-motivated and proactive personality.