About the role
Our client, a leading integrated steel manufacturer in the UAE, is seeking a Central Electrical Manager (Section Head – Electrical) to lead the electrical maintenance team supporting its plants. You will ensure safe, reliable electrical services through preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance, major repairs and rapid troubleshooting during breakdowns.
Key Responsibilities
Equipment Availability
- Maximise equipment availability against annual objectives by controlling unscheduled delays within budget
- Assess business risks of electrical equipment/systems and recommend technical improvements to senior management
Maintenance Planning & Execution
- Plan and execute preventive and predictive maintenance with Maintenance Planning and Condition Monitoring
- Prioritise electrical maintenance requests into daily, weekly, monthly and yearly plans
- Review planned vs. executed work during shutdowns and adjust schedules or resources without compromising safety
- Ensure work orders are accurately recorded in the maintenance system to track performance trends
Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis
- Lead the team on non-routine and major faults, providing hands-on technical input
- Conduct root cause analysis and implement countermeasures to prevent recurrence
Reporting & Performance
- Prepare management reports on stoppages, faults and maintenance performance
- Review outstanding jobs and trends weekly and drive corrective action
Budget & Spare Parts
- Prepare, justify and control annual OPEX and CAPEX budgets
- Manage spare parts, including periodic audits
People Leadership
- Lead, train and appraise maintenance technicians; nominate staff for safety and technical training
- Support UAE national development and integration through individual development plans
- Maintain an efficient organisation structure and support recruitment
Projects & Expansions
- Support equipment upgrades, revamps, expansions and feasibility studies
- Lead maintenance readiness for facility start-ups – staffing, spares, training, service agreements and commissioning
HSE
- Promote a strong safety culture and ensure EHS compliance across team members and contractors
Requirements
- BSc in Electrical or Electronic Engineering; technical Master's, MBA or technical certifications preferred
- 10–15 years' proven experience in MV & LV electrical systems and automation systems maintenance, including at least 5 years as an electrical section head or team leader
- Experience in steel plants (direct reduction, steelmaking or rolling mills) preferred
- Experience with energy management applications preferred
- Fluent English; Arabic preferred
