Engineering Trainee — 12-Month Mentorship & Rotations

DP World; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated Mentorship

Structured Training

Cross-functional Rotations

Clear Milestones

Permanent placement

DP World culture

Job summary

DP World at Jebel Ali Port in Dubai invites engineering graduates to join the Ruwad trainee program, offering hands-on work with live equipment and a structured 12-month development track in Engineering & Asset Management. You'll rotate across maintenance, reliability, automation and projects under senior mentorship, with clear milestones and a path to a permanent role within the company.

Expect to gain practical skills, safety discipline, and cross-functional collaboration across Operations,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil or Mechatronics).
• Willingness to work on-site in a field role with safety boots and shifts.
• Analytical mindset focused on root causes.
• Fluent English; Arabic is an advantage.
• Proficiency with Excel and data-driven decisions.
• Reliable team player committed to standards and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Maintain port equipment including quay cranes and yard gear.
• Analyze breakdowns and identify root causes to prevent recurrence.
• Plan preventive maintenance schedules.
• Support civil works and terminal expansions.
• Engage with automation and control systems in operations.
• Collaborate with Operations, HSE, Procurement and vendors.
• Contribute to data systems and CMMS usage.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Strong communication

Excel proficiency

On-site readiness

Reliability

Safety awareness

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or Mechatronics)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

DP World at Jebel Ali Port in Dubai invites engineering graduates to join the Ruwad trainee program, offering hands-on work with live equipment and a structured 12-month development track in Engineering & Asset Management. You'll rotate across maintenance, reliability, automation and projects under senior mentorship, with clear milestones and a path to a permanent role within the company.

Expect to gain practical skills, safety discipline, and cross-functional collaboration across Operations,