Engineer I, Planning in Facilities

• 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, Faciliti

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : 

• Bachelor degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with an emphasis in PLC required; Master degree preferred.
• A minimum of five to six 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.