Assistant Manager - Electrical & Automation

We are hiring an Assistant Manager - Electrical & Automation for one of our clients, a leading metal and steel manufacturing company based in Abu Dhabi, UAE.​

About Our Client

Our client is a leading metal and steel manufacturing company based in Abu Dhabi, UAE, recognized for delivering high -quality steel products and engineering solutions to a wide range of industries. With a strong commitment to operational excellence, innovation, and safety, the company operates state -of -the -art manufacturing facilities and adheres to international quality standards.  

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee preventive, predictive, and breakdown
  maintenance of all electrical systems
  
• Supervise and guide shift in -charges, senior technicians,
  and maintenance teams
  
• Ensure compliance with applicable Quality, Health, Safety,
  and Environmental (QHSE) policies, procedures, legal requirements, and
  management system standards
  
• Support the implementation and maintenance of ISO 9001, ISO
  14001, ISO 45001, and other applicable management system requirements within
  the department
  
• Ensure all electrical and automation maintenance activities
  are carried out safely in accordance with approved procedures, permits, and
  risk assessments
  
• Ensure the implementation and compliance of Lockout/Tag out (LOTO) procedures during maintenance, shutdown, and troubleshooting activities
  
• Conduct Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments (HIRA)
  for maintenance and project activities and implement appropriate control
  measures
  
• Monitor safe work practices, PPE compliance, housekeeping
  standards, and electrical safety requirements within the department
  
• Ensure the safe handling, storage, and disposal of
  electrical waste, electronic components, oils, batteries, and hazardous
  materials in accordance with environmental requirements
  
• Participate in investigations of incidents, near misses,
  equipment breakdowns, and unsafe conditions, and ensure corrective and
  preventive actions are effectively implemented
  
• Coordinate and support emergency preparedness activities
  related to electrical hazards, fire prevention, equipment failures, and
  automation system emergencies
  
• Ensure all contractors and external service providers comply
  with site safety and QHSE requirements during maintenance and project execution
  
• Maintain accurate documentation and records related to
  maintenance activities, calibration, inspections, permits, audits, and
  statutory compliance
  
• Support internal audits, external audits, inspections, and
  management review activities related to QHSE systems
  
• Conduct toolbox talks, safety awareness sessions, and
  technical competency training for team members
  
• Report non -conformities, unsafe acts, unsafe conditions,
  environmental incidents, and operational risks to management, ensuring timely
  closure
  
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to quality,
  safety, reliability, environmental performance, and energy efficiency
  

Accountabilities

• Ensure the overall reliability and availability of
  electrical systems
  
• Reduce equipment downtime and maintenance costs
  
• Ensure the successful execution of projects and continuous
  improvement initiatives
  
• Maintain compliance with organizational QHSE requirements,
  statutory regulations, and electrical safety standards
  
• Ensure the safe and reliable operation of electrical and
  automation systems
  
• Prevent electrical incidents, unsafe conditions, and
  environmental impacts related to departmental activities
  
• Maintain audit readiness and accurate compliance records for
  all electrical and automation activities
  
• Ensure the competency, awareness, and QHSE compliance of
  maintenance personnel and contractors
  
• Achieve departmental QHSE objectives, safety KPIs, and
  continuous improvement targets
  

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Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering
  from a recognized institution
  
• Hands -on experience with PLC programming, including ladder
  diagram development using Siemens S7 -400 Simatic Manager and Siemens S7 -1500
  series with TIA Portal
  
• Strong knowledge of SCADA systems, including PC and PLC
  integration, data collection, and data storage, preferably using Siemens WinCC
  
• Knowledge of industrial instrumentation systems
  
• Experience working in a hot rolling plant, preferably in the
  section rolling area
  
• Experience working with Siemens system integrators is
  preferred
  

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
  
• Employee Benefits as per the UAE Labor Law