Technical Assistant

ACWA Power; Dubai; On-site; AED 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions company in Dubai seeks a Technical Assistant to provide comprehensive technical and administrative support to the Head of Projects and Project Manager. Responsibilities include managing documentation, logistics, and project reporting, as well as personnel coordination. Candidates must have a Bachelor's in cooperative management and at least 5 years’ experience in a similar role, preferably in motor division. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential for this dynamic position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role mainly in motor division.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive technical and administrative support to the Head of Projects.
• Manage all electrical incoming and outgoing motor reports.
• Prepare and issue daily progress reports to plant representatives.
• Coordinate issuance of gate passes and PPE for project personnel.

Skills

Strong organizational and coordination skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Experience in technical reporting and documentation control

Understanding of electrical motors, instruments, and project workflows

Ability to work under pressure in project and outage-driven environments

High attention to detail and compliance requirements

Education

Bachelors in cooperative management

Job description

The Technical Assistant will be Provide comprehensive technical and administrative support to the Head of Projects – Asia and Strategic Projects and the Project Manager, ensuring effective coordination of site activities, documentation, logistics, reporting, and compliance throughout project and outage execution.

Key Accountabilities

Administrative & Project Support

• Provide full administrative support to the Head of Projects – Asia and Strategic Projects and the Project Manager, enabling efficient project delivery.
• Support project teams with day-to-day coordination, allowing management to focus on site execution.
• Maintain organized project archives for all outage, progress, and completion reports.

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare and manage all electrical incoming and outgoing motor reports, including photographic records.
• Compile and issue Work in Progress (WIP) reports and provide regular project status updates to clients.
• Prepare and submit daily progress reports to plant representatives.
• Ensure all outage and project documentation is properly archived and easily retrievable.
• Distribute approved method statements, risk assessments, drawings, and technical specifications relevant to daily site activities.
• Track and update electrical and instrumentation calibration expiry dates.

Coordination & Logistics

• Coordinate issuance of gate passes and PPE for project personnel.

Act as focal point for personnel coordination, including:

Timesheets

• HR and IT-related queries
• Accommodation, transportation, and meal arrangements
• Monitor and ensure compliance with in-country stay duration requirements, including flight and transfer requests.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors in cooperative management

Minimum Experience

• 5 years’ experience in a similar role mainly in motor division

Skills

• Strong organizational and coordination skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Experience in technical reporting and documentation control
• Understanding of electrical motors, instruments, and project workflows
• Ability to work under pressure in project and outage-driven environments
• High attention to detail and compliance requirements