Maintenance Engineer

Agile Consultants; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to support operations at a metal smelting facility. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in maintenance engineering, specifically in the maintenance of electrical and mechanical systems. Responsibilities include carrying out maintenance activities, troubleshooting equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. This role calls for hands-on expertise and strong analytical skills, and offers a vibrant work environment in the UAE.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in maintenance engineering within a metal smelting or heavy plant environment.
• Hands-on experience in troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities across the plant.
• Perform troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repairs on systems.
• Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance programs.

Skills

Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Maintenance of furnaces

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Brief

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Maintenance Engineer to support plant operations at a metal smelting and recycling facility in Dubai. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering with relevant experience in the maintenance of furnaces, kettles, electrical systems, and various plant machinery. This role requires hands-on technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work effectively within a maintenance team to ensure high plant availability and reliability.

Job Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities across the plant to ensure machinery operates reliably and safely.
• Perform troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repairs on electrical and mechanical systems, including furnaces, kettles, motors, drives, pumps, and other rotating and static equipment.
• Coordinate and execute preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs to reduce downtime and extend equipment life.
• Ensure maintenance work complies with safety, quality, and environmental standards applicable to plant operations.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, spare parts usage, and machine history.
• Assist in root cause analysis of equipment failures and implement effective corrective actions.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and production teams to schedule maintenance work with minimal disruption to production.
• Supervise and mentor junior maintenance technicians and contractors when required.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to maintenance processes, equipment reliability, and plant uptime.
• Monitor key maintenance performance indicators and provide reports to management as required.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in maintenance engineering within a metal smelting, refining, or heavy plant environment.
• Experience working with tin or lead processing equipment is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, mechanical systems, industrial furnaces, kettles, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Hands-on experience in plant machinery maintenance, troubleshooting, and industrial maintenance best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings, schematics, and manuals.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Age: Up to 35 years

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