Senior Electrical Section Lead - Paper Mill

Agile Consultants; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 220,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Agile Consultants in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced Electrical Section Head to lead the electrical maintenance function at a major paper mill. You will drive reliability, oversee power distribution, and ensure maximum plant availability.

Responsibilities include leading engineers and technicians, planning PM/PdM programs in SAP PM, managing the maintenance budget, and coordinating shutdowns with utilities and operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 8–10+ years of total experience in electrical maintenance in heavy manufacturing/continuous process environments.
• 3–5 years in a supervisory/leadership role within Tissue Paper Manufacturing or similar.
• Strong knowledge of paper mill electrical infrastructure, high-power VFDs, HV/MV substations, and large induction motors.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage the electrical department team to ensure high performance and accountability.
• Oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective electrical maintenance schedules via SAP PM.
• Coordinate major shutdowns, define electrical scope, plan resources, and manage spare parts.
• Ensure safety and compliance with UAE laws and ISO 45001 / ISO 14001 standards.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Strategic planning

Budget management

Electrical maintenance

VFDs knowledge

Asset management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SAP PM

Job description

Agile Consultants in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced Electrical Section Head to lead the electrical maintenance function at a major paper mill. You will drive reliability, oversee power distribution, and ensure maximum plant availability.

Responsibilities include leading engineers and technicians, planning PM/PdM programs in SAP PM, managing the maintenance budget, and coordinating shutdowns with utilities and operations.