Manufacturing Site Engineer - Dubai

Akzo Nobel Inc.; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in paints and coatings seeks a Process Engineer in Dubai. The role involves coordinating engineering projects, managing contractors, and implementing preventive maintenance plans. The ideal candidate has a degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and experience in the manufacturing sector. This position emphasizes safety, compliance, and efficient asset management.

Qualifications

• Qualified Process Engineer with 2-3 years in manufacturing.
• Conversational English proficiency for communication.
• Proactive towards safety measures and contractor management.

Responsibilities

• Manage contractors and ensure compliance with safety and HSE regulations.
• Develop preventive maintenance plans and perform root cause analysis.
• Maintain records of critical equipment and service checklists.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Analytical

Communication

Leadership

Attention to Quality

Education

Engineering in Mechanical or Electrical

Job description

About AkzoNobel
Since 1792, we ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon is trusted by customers around the globe. We re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It s what you d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today while creating an even better tomorrow. Let s paint the future together.
For more information please visit www.akzonobel.com
2024 Akzo Nobel N.V. All rights reserved.
Job Purpose
Coordinates and manages all engineering projects, concerning all the machines, utilities and buildings.
Responsibilities
Contractor Management
1. To manage and facilitate contractors on site for external activities by ensuring issuing PTW system as well as arranging Safety induction as and when required assessing necessities and ensuring that the required skills are made available on site
2. Authorize and participate in the selection External Contractors. Ensure that the appropriate documentation is in place before granting access to site for contractors and participate actively in the periodical review of approved contractors
3. Chair the Site Specific Management of Change procedure meetings and act in a supervisory role, to ensure the procedure is observed and followed through. In this role the individual is also responsible for ensuring the necessary records re being kept for as long as required.
Preventive Maintenance
1. Define, categorize and record critical equipment based on existing Hazard Studies or recommendations contained within procedure 6.
2. Performance root cause analysis, develop preventative maintenance plans and utilize predictive maintenance techniques to advise on appropriate maintenance planning on capital investments to ensure safety, quality, and reliability of site assets
3. Roll out PPM schedule and liaise with the technician and production department to carry them out.
4. Maintain critical spares and record the consumption on a monthly basis. Keep hard/soft copies of all the service checklists carried out by the contractors.
HSE
1. Personal compliance with all Site Rules and Procedures
2. Compliance with all HSE and PPE instruction
3. Adherence to BBS by attending the monthly steering committee meetings and doing observations as per the plans
4. Attend the HSE committee, Site Management meetings and provide feedback on pending issues related to HSE & barriers removed during the observations carried out.
5. To create relevant SOPs, RAs involved with engineering activities.
6. Active participation in PHA on site.
7. Execution of HIRA management procedure
PSM and Asset Integrity
1. Implement and follow effective management systems to ensure the engineering integrity of Plant and Equipment and Infrastructures.
2. Make Specialist Professional Skills available on site to support the implementation of Asset Integrity and Process safety frameworks
3. Define and agree the PSM metrics and measure them monthly. Reports to be shared with the site management team.
Experience
Experienced (qualified) Process Engineer with an Engineering in Mechanical or Electrical
A minimum of 2 to 3 years of experience in a similar role in the manufacturing industry
Conversational command of spoken and written English.
Good communication skills, focused and organized, good team player with attention to quality & details, and strong leadership skills
Troubleshooting and Analytical capabilities
High knowledge of equipment and its operational settings.
High knowledge of site manufacturing processes
Proactive towards safety rules and measures in factory environment.
High knowledge of machines (mechanically and electrically).
Experience in scheduling PPM, and preparation of checklists
Experience in contractor management and MoC
Handle Accidents/Incident investigation
Understanding of basic financial rules
At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.
Requisition ID: 47583

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