Plant Engineering & Maintenance Leader

Emirates Flight Catering; Dubai; On-site; AED 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Emirates Flight Catering is seeking a senior Engineering & Maintenance leader in Dubai to drive equipment reliability, safety compliance, and ISO 9001 quality standards across the plant. You will oversee maintenance programs, lead engineering teams, and ensure projects meet time and budget constraints.

The role requires seven plus years in engineering, maintenance, or operations, with a track record of improving plant efficiency and reducing downtime.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering; Master’s degree preferred in Engineering Management or related field.
• Certifications in Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001:2015), Maintenance Management, or Safety Standards (NEBOSH/OSHA) are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety standards by implementing safe working practices and monitoring adherence to safety legislation, minimizing risks to employees, equipment, and assets.
• Enforce quality standards by ensuring adherence to ISO 9001:2015 and company policies, achieving consistent operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
• Deliver project objectives within agreed timelines, budgets, and specifications to meet business requirements effectively.
• Develop and oversee maintenance schedules to ensure robust and realistic plans, minimizing equipment downtime and optimizing performance.
• Diagnose and resolve equipment issues promptly to reduce downtime and maintain operational efficiency.
• Manage repair schedules and budgets by approving cost-effective and timely resolutions, ensuring alignment with departmental financial constraints.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels to ensure the availability of required stocks and supplies, preventing disruptions to operations.
• Define and communicate team roles and expectations to ensure clarity in responsibilities and accountability, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Set and monitor performance objectives for team members, providing regular feedback and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Monitor and analyse operational data to evaluate equipment performance, recommend improvements, and implement optimization programs to maximize plant efficiency.

Skills

Maintenance management

Project management

Equipment troubleshooting

ISO 9001 quality

Safety standards

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering

Master's in Engineering Management or related field

Job description

Emirates Flight Catering is seeking a senior Engineering & Maintenance leader in Dubai to drive equipment reliability, safety compliance, and ISO 9001 quality standards across the plant. You will oversee maintenance programs, lead engineering teams, and ensure projects meet time and budget constraints.

The role requires seven plus years in engineering, maintenance, or operations, with a track record of improving plant efficiency and reducing downtime.