Mechanical Maintenance Engineer – Power & Desalination

EGA; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for a combined Power Generation and Balance of Plant. You will supervise maintenance repairs and services, minimize downtime, and ensure safe and efficient operation of mechanical equipment.

You will coordinate with Power Operations and on-call teams to restore systems promptly and uphold EHS standards. The role requires strong leadership to manage maintenance crews, control costs, and implement proactive TPM-driven

Responsibilities

• Supervises preventive, corrective and breakdown maintenance activities to minimize downtime and interruptions to Power Operations.
• Maintains PM compliance rate and achieves department KPI targets.
• Attends corrective and breakdown repairs in coordination with the Power operations team (including on-call duties).
• Ensures maintenance work adheres to EHS standards and plant operating requirements.
• Investigates system failures and initiates prompt corrective actions to minimize downtime.
• Supervises maintenance crew to perform duties safely, competently and cost-effectively.
• Controls maintenance costs including production/administrative overheads, overtime and contract labour.
• Promotes TPM principles to move from breakdown-corrective to proactive maintenance.
• Develops and reviews standard maintenance procedures and aligns with OEM recommendations and best practices.
• Fosters a 5S culture among staff and keeps inventories up-to-date to meet maintenance requirements.

Job description

Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for a combined Power Generation and Balance of Plant. You will supervise maintenance repairs and services, minimize downtime, and ensure safe and efficient operation of mechanical equipment.

You will coordinate with Power Operations and on-call teams to restore systems promptly and uphold EHS standards. The role requires strong leadership to manage maintenance crews, control costs, and implement proactive TPM-driven