Electrician Plant Maintenance - Ras Al Khaimah

Knauf stands for opportunity. We know that opportunity looks different to each person and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone. This exciting role within the (TECHNICAL / MAINTENANCE TEAM) could be the perfect next opportunity for you to build a unique career, in a values-led culture with a clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us.

We are a global manufacturer of construction materials and within our Group, our 42,000 team members in 90 countries across 300 sites provide a huge opportunity for anyone with ambition and energy. We value everyone's contribution equally and we ask that you bring your whole self to work, to enrich the business further, as together we achieve more in a safe and inclusive environment.

(KNAUF RAK FZE) is proud to be part of the Knauf Group. We have a 15 year heritage in Plaster board, Profile and jointing compound manufacturing and have big plans for the future. Our global reach in GCC countries continues to grow and we are looking for passionate, ambitious people to help us achieve our goals. We are all led by the same core values and believe in the powerful potential of large companies to have a positive impact on the world. We are now looking for another team member to join us in Maintenace Department as Electrician.

Can you say ‘yes’?

Do you treat your colleagues with respect?

Do you always have the customer in mind?

Do you act with future generations in mind?

Do you like to seek out opportunities to grow and develop?

Do you have a proven track record of delivering results?

As Electrician you will be responsible for maximizing availability of plant equipment through effective preventative and reactive maintenance on a fast-moving production line. The Electrician is usually working in the shifts. This means they will usually have a strong controls / electrical background but must be capable of undertaking basic mechanical repairs also.

The ideal candidate should have experience in RCA problem solving.

What you’ll be doing:

• • Perform maintenance work on continuous production process machinery, on a highly automated production line.
  • Troubleshooting of industrial automation, PLCs, frequency inverters, sensors, scales, general industrial electrical equipment’s.
  • Key support in the repair of breakdowns during production shifts and Support for investments and special maintenance of the factory.
  • Participate in the maintenance of hydraulic and pneumatic installations, especially in the components that are interfacing with the electrical installations.
  • Perform installations or changes to electrical systems, power and control loops and loops as needed for new facilities and equipment.
  • Perform installations and maintenance of electrical and control panels, including cabling of industrial networks.
  • Comply with the Company’s Health & Safety and Environmental Policy and Procedures so that a safe and secure environment is maintained.
  • Conduct risk assessments for new and existing electrical / controls projects to identify and mitigate potential hazards.
  • Ensure the cleanliness / 5S is strictly followed and conservation of the workplace, tools and PPE used.
  • Create and record tasks performed in the computerized maintenance system (SAP-PM) describing clearly and briefly the service performed, the duration and the materials used.
  • Maintaining the plant by performing planned preventative and predictive maintenance tasks and efficient response to plant breakdowns.
  • Participate and actively engage in plant continuous improvement initiatives, providing insights and recommendations based on electrical / controls expertise.

What we’d love for you to have:

• • We are interested in you as a person, their attitude, behaviors, and values. As long as you have the willingness to learn anything you need for the role you don't already have, we'd love to talk to you. If you have experience in the following areas – this is an added advantage:
  • Diploma in Electrical, Electronics, or Automation Engineering.
  • Minimum of 3-5 years Hands-on experience on troubleshooting and maintaining of electrical, controls & automation systems within a manufacturing environment, preferably in the building materials or similar industry.
  • Knowledge of electric motors, gearmotors, frequency inverters, sensors and other components often found in industrial circuits.
  • Understanding of networked PLC systems including ability to fault find and perform programming functions (preferably Siemens S7 / Profibus / Modbus)
  • Knowledge in industrial instrumentation pressure, level, temperature and flow meters.
  • Experience with gas burners, process water chillers, hydraulic and pneumatic circuits.
  • Understanding of relay logic systems and electronic weight control systems
  • Desirable knowledge of high-voltage electrical systems and capable of obtaining information from electrical drawings of various standards
  • Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex electricals and controls problem.
  • Flexibility and availability to work in different shifts and ability to work in a team.
  • Able to work independently in shifts while collaborating with a wider team.
  • Able and willing to work beyond control engineering boundaries and able to communicate across different levels within the organization.
  • Desire for continuous improvement both in our own projects and in current protocols.
  • Confident enough to make decisions based on information available and ability to look at situations holistically.

Key Competencies:

• Analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex electricals and controls problem.
• Strong commitment to safety and quality standards.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on equipment reliability.
• We are interested in you as a person, your attitude, behaviors, and values. As long as you have the willingness to learn anything you need for the role that you don't already have, we'd love to speak to you.

If you have experience in the following areas – this is an added advantage:

• Capable of obtaining information from electrical drawings of various standards

• Fully conversant with motor starters and control systems

• Good understanding of motor variable speed technology (preferably Danfoss)

• Understanding of relay logic systems and PLC S7400/300 logic system

• Knowledge on Power generation plants (Gas / Diesel)

We’ll provide:

• Competitive Pay and Bonus (including allowances)
• Medical + Life Insurance