Engineer I, PLC

About AL TAIF

We are the leading provider of maintenance, repair and overhaul services, and comprehensive lifecycle support for land platforms, heavy utility vehicles and ground support equipment of the UAE Armed Forces. We empower our customer to focus on its missions, confident that its land-based platforms and systems, warfighters and other personnel are in optimal condition to operate at peak performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor the status of all equipment maintenance with emphasis on the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) equipment.
• Maintain all design schematics for PLC equipment.
• Identify opportunities to upgrade or enhance mechanical or electrical equipment to PLC.
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports regarding equipment readiness with an emphasis on critical equipment. 
• Prepare a rolling three month plan for Preventive Maintenance (PM) in each workshop.
• Provide assistance to the Manager, Facilities in the development of the Annual Equipment Maintenance Plan and the Life Cycle Plan.
• Monitor the status of work orders, labour hours, materials and spare parts for facilities related Corrective Maintenance (CM) and PM.
• Provide technical advice to other departments in matters related to facilities engineering and in compliance with regulations.
• Conduct training for assigned employees as required.
• Maintain the confidentiality and security of all company information.
• Support other members of the Facilities Department in fulfilling their roles.
• Perform other duties as required by the Manager, Facilities.

Experience and Education:

• Bachelor degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with an emphasis in PLC required; Master degree preferred.
• A minimum of two to three years of experience in PLC machine mechanical and/or electrical maintenance, with knowledge of engineering principles, theories and practices is required.
• A minimum of two years of experience in a supervisory position is preferred.
• Previous military experience is an advantage.
• Proficiency in drafting, planning, scheduling and work execution is required.
• Knowledge in the use of Microsoft Office software and CAD or AutoCAD is preferred.
• Knowledge of software design principles is an advantage.
• The ability to communicate effectively in English, both in writing and verbally is required. 
• Have, or be able to obtain a valid UAE driver’s license.

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