Maintenance Technician

Hempel Paints Company ( ME ); Sharjah; On-site; AED 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading paint manufacturer in Sharjah is seeking a maintenance professional responsible for the upkeep of plant equipment. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in the paint or chemical industry, possess troubleshooting skills, and be proficient in English. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team in a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years hands-on experience in a relevant field.
• Ability to coordinate maintenance engineering work.
• Must exhibit phenomenal teamwork and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure upkeep of plant and equipment.
• Coordinate with production and logistics teams.
• Participate in installation and commissioning of new equipment.

Skills

Hands-on experience in Paint/Chemical industry

Troubleshooting with VFD Panels

Testing of LT Panels, PCCs, MCCs

Knowledge of Electrical, Mechanical, Pneumatic, Hydraulic systems

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Education

ITI/DIPLOMA in Electrical

Job description

This is your opportunity to be part of a dynamic team

In this role, you will be entrusted to ensure the upkeep of plant, equipment and carryout preventive/ corrective maintenances to improve productivity of manufacturing facilities.

Here’s some of the other things you can look forward to:

• Responsible for upkeep of plant equipment and carryout preventive/ corrective maintenances to improve productivity of manufacturing facilities.
• Follow Standard Operation Procedure (SOP) & Safety regulations in day-to-day activities.
• Complete assignments on day to basis and report deviations and take necessary actions.
• Coordinate with production & logistics team, external contractor teams for specialized system maintenance and project execution.
• Planning and coordinating maintenance engineering work including review of mechanical and electrical engineering specifications, performing engineering review of proposed new equipment designs to assess reliability, ease of maintenance, and availability of replacement parts.
• Liaises with production staff to coordinate repair work, statutory safety inspections and supply of new plant and equipment with production schedules.
• Participates in the installation and commissioning of new equipment.

The role will be based in Sharjah (UAE) and will collaborate with the Maintenance Engineer.

Skills

You should also have the following qualifications:

• ITI/DIPLOMA in Electrical
• 3 years hands on experience in Paint/Chemical industry would be ideal
• Trouble shooting with VFD Panels and starters like DOL, RDOL, STAR-DELTA
• Testing of LT Panels, PCCs, MCCs, & Capacitor Banks
• Phenomenal teammate and possess interpersonal skills
• Should possess practical knowledge of Electrical, Mechanical, Pneumatic, and Hydraulic systems
• Should have English proficiency - Speak, Read & Write

Application and further information

For further information on Hempel, please visit hempel.com.

To apply for this position, please submit your application letter with a CV in English via the link no later than the 30-Sep-2025.

Please note that the interviews will take place 1-2 weeks after the application deadline and you may want to pencil this time in your diary to avoid any holiday clashes.

More about Hempel

At Hempel, you’re welcomed to a global community of 7,500 colleagues around the world. A workplace built on shared trust, mutual respect and support for each other.

We’re on a mission to double our impact. To succeed, we need bright minds and team players. Which is why, from day one, your input, ideas and initiative are not only welcomed, but expected. In return, you will enjoy great opportunities for development in a growing global company – and be part of the solution by contributing to our global impactp>

At Hempel, we are committed to everyone feeling safe, valued and treated equally, in an environment where each employee can bring their authentic selves to work. We believe that inclusion is key to innovation and by bringing together the most diverse perspectives and talents, we can achieve great things, together.

We are proud to be majority owned by the Hempel Foundation, dedicated to philanthropic activities, with our earnings contributing to a multitude of charitable initiatives every year. It means that when working at Hempel, your hard work and dedication contributes to a greater cause, making your career matter twice.

Learn more about Hempel and our commitments on hempel.com/career.