Maintenance Technician (Electrician)

About the role

Join Hempel’s dynamic maintenance team in Sharjah, UAE, as a Maintenance Technician (Electrician). You will ensure the reliability and productivity of plant equipment through preventive and corrective maintenance in a fast‑moving paint and chemical manufacturing environment.

Key responsibilities

• Perform daily upkeep of plant equipment, following SOPs and safety regulations.
• Execute preventive and corrective maintenance tasks to improve production efficiency.
• Coordinate with production, logistics, and external contractors for specialized system maintenance and project execution.
• Plan and review mechanical and electrical engineering specifications for new equipment, assessing reliability and maintainability.
• Liaise with production staff to schedule repairs, conduct statutory safety inspections, and align equipment supply with production plans.
• Participate in the installation and commissioning of new machinery.

Required profile

• ITI/Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of hands‑on experience in the paint or chemical industry.
• Proficiency in English (spoken, read, written).
• Strong teamwork attitude and ability to maintain a healthy work culture.

Required skills

• Troubleshooting VFD panels and starters (DOL, RDOL, STAR‑DELTA).
• Testing and maintenance of LT panels, PCCs, MCCs, and capacitor banks.
• Hands‑on experience with electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Preventive and corrective maintenance techniques.
• Compliance with SOPs and safety regulations.