Job Type: Full Time
Location: Dubai, UAE
Industry: Metal Smelting & Recycling / Plant Operations
Salary: AED 10,000 – 12,000

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced and hands-on Maintenance Engineer to support operations at a high-capacity metal smelting and recycling plant in Dubai. The ideal candidate will bring solid electrical and/or mechanical maintenance expertise, particularly with furnaces, kettles, motors, and heavy industrial equipment. You will play a key role in ensuring maximum plant reliability, safety, and uptime through proactive maintenance practices and technical leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on plant machinery and systems.

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical equipment, including furnaces, kettles, motors, drives, pumps, and rotating/static machinery.

• Implement and manage maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and improve reliability.

• Ensure all maintenance work complies with safety, quality, and environmental regulations.

• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, equipment history, and spare parts records.

• Conduct root cause analysis for equipment breakdowns and recommend corrective actions.

• Coordinate maintenance activities with production and operations teams to avoid disruptions.

• Supervise technicians and contractors when required, ensuring work quality and safety.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, efficiency, and plant performance.

• Track maintenance KPIs and submit periodic performance reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline.

• Minimum 5 years’ maintenance experience in metal smelting, refining, or heavy industrial plants.

• Mandatory experience working with tin or lead processing equipment.

• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, industrial furnaces, kettles, hydraulics, and pneumatics.

• Proven experience in machinery troubleshooting, repairs, and maintenance programs.

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and equipment manuals.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.

• Excellent communication and ability to work in fast-paced plant environments.