Mechanical Maintenance Engineer I

About the role

Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) is looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer I to supervise maintenance repairs and services for a combined Power Generation and Balance of Plant. The aim is to minimize downtime and increase the availability and reliability of mechanical equipment, delivering repairs in a cost-effective, safe and efficient way. The role covers the mechanical needs of the Power and Desalination plants at both the Jebel Ali and Al Taweelah sites.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise timely completion of preventive, corrective and breakdown maintenance, including scheduled inspections, with minimal equipment downtime and interruption to power operations.
• Maintain a good preventive maintenance compliance rate and achieve department KPIs.
• Attend corrective and breakdown repairs in coordination with the power operations team, including on-call duties, to restore systems quickly.
• Ensure all maintenance work follows EHS standards and plant operating requirements.
• Investigate system failures and ensure prompt corrective action to reduce downtime.
• Supervise the maintenance crew, ensuring they are trained, safe and competent, and manage maintenance costs including overtime and contract labour.
• Manage the team toward a more proactive approach, moving away from breakdown and corrective work.
• Develop and review standard maintenance procedures in line with OEM recommendations and best practice, and foster a 5S culture.
• Keep plant and equipment in line with international standards and maintain up-to-date spare part inventories.

The role involves significant exposure to hazards such as high-pressure steam, high voltage, arc flash, high noise, fumes, heat, dust, chemicals and heights, so safety is a major focus. Decisions cover troubleshooting, diagnostics, repair strategy, allocation of jobs, spare parts and third-party services, and the preventive maintenance programme. Approval from the manager, area engineer or superintendent is needed for spare parts and services outside the authority limits.