Power Engineer

NFPC(Natural Food Product Company); Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Abu Dhabi is looking for a Power Engineer to supervise electrical infrastructure and utilities automation within their Dairy and Juice mega plant. The successful candidate will lead energy-saving projects, ensure compliance with safety standards, and develop a team of electricians while maintaining effective power operations. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Automation Engineering and over 5 years of experience in the FMCG sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in food, dairy, beverage, or FMCG manufacturing.
• Experience in operational maintenance of power systems.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a technical team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and maintain power systems and electrical infrastructure.
• Drive energy-saving initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop electrical technicians.

Skills

Electrical or Automation Engineering knowledge

Team management

Energy-saving project experience

Hands-on experience with power systems

Automation systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Automation Engineering

Tools

SCADA

PLC systems (e.g., Siemens, Schneider)

Job description

Power Engineer Jobs in Abu Dhabi, UAE

JOB PURPOSE

The Power Engineer oversees and supervises power systems, electrical infrastructure, and utilities automation across the Dairy and Juice mega plant and associated warehouses. This role ensures the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all electrical assets, including transformers, switchgear, distribution panels, utility control panels, and SCADA/automation systems, while leading and developing the electrical team.

The role holder will drive energy‑saving initiatives, continuous improvement projects, and adherence to regulatory and safety standards to maximize uptime, optimize performance, and support production objectives.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

Electrical Power Systems & Infrastructure

• Lead the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of medium- and low-voltage electrical systems, including power transformers, MV/LV switchgear, distribution boards, motor control centers (MCCs), and utility panels.
• Ensure all activities comply with applicable electrical standards, safety regulations, and company policies.
• Plan, schedule, and oversee preventive and corrective maintenance work.
• Review electrical drawings, single-line diagrams (SLDs), and specifications; coordinate and manage electrical shutdowns and planned outages.

Utilities Automation & SCADA

• Oversee utilities automation systems and SCADA platforms to monitor power distribution, load management, and utility performance.
• Lead fault analysis and troubleshooting in response to automation alerts and system anomalies.
• Support SCADA data reporting, trending, and system interfaces.

Energy Management & Improvement Projects

• Identify and implement energy‑saving opportunities (e.g., power factor correction, load optimization, and automation enhancements).
• Lead technical evaluation, business justification, and implementation of energy-efficiency and reliability projects.
• Prepare cost–benefit analyses, budget estimates, and technical specifications.

Leadership & Team Management

• Supervise, mentor, and develop electricians and electrical technicians; assign work and monitor performance.
• Coach and evaluate team members, provide constructive feedback, and identify development opportunities.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Automation Engineering.
• 5+ years’ experience in food, dairy, beverage, or FMCG manufacturing preferred.
• Hands‑on experience with power panels, transformers, distribution boards, MV/LV switchgear, and operational maintenance.
• Practical knowledge of automation systems (PLCs — e.g., Siemens, Schneider — and SCADA).
• Proven team‑management experience; able to lead a large technical team.
• Experience delivering energy‑saving or power‑optimization projects.