Electrical Engineer

 

1 – General Purpose of the Position:    

 

The Electrical Engineer performs technical and supervisory work in the maintenance and repair of LV and HV equipments within Al Wathba and Allahamah Waster Water Treatment Plants (WWTP). This position reports directly to the Maintenance Manager. 

 

2 – General Functions:    

 

The Electrical Engineer supervises and coordinates all activities related to electrical equipments including LV, HV and Gen-set. 

Supervise all preventive maintenance and insure the good organization of maintenance teams.

Check, maintain and repair various electrical equipments. 

Enter data in logs, chart and records both manually and by computerized. 

Assist in overhaul of equipment.

Contribute in budget preparation, make recommendations for equipments acquisition.  

 

3 – Key Duties and Responsibilities:    

 

Work with staff to evaluate data and coordinate LV and HV control changes. 

Be responsible for all department tools (electronic, electric, mechanic and computers).  

Formulate, initiate or recommend new or improved practices and policies; develops plans and procedures to ensure efficient WWTP operation and maintenance. 

With the Operation engineers, analyze and evaluate preventive maintenance schedules.

Participate the “’Tools box talk” journals and other data and disseminate information to employees.

Participate in the employee performance evaluation.

Respond to emergencies, maintain and update emergency response and risk management plans.

Participate in the development and implementation of Maxo objectives.

Select, train, motivate and evaluate electrical technicians; provide or coordinate trainings.

Insure that procedures and duties are well understood and implemented by each technician.   

 

4 – Employment  Standard: 

 

Ability to Clear, concise oral and written communication to prepare and present reports to management.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, contractors and the client representative. 

 

Use hand tools, meters, calculators and manipulate machinery.

Perform the duties of the job for the entire workday and occasional overtime (may be required to work evening, night, weekend and/or holidays hours).  

 

Knowledge of Safe practices and procedures, supervisory techniques, standards and work performance.

Knowledge of WWTP operation practices and procedures would be a plus.  

Modern office tools, methods and computer equipment. 

Knowledge of safety rules and equipment, including identification of, precautions for, and emergency response to:

Biological and chemical hazards,

Electrical and mechanical hazards,

Asphyxiating, toxic and explosive gases and vapors. 

  

Must be knowledgeable of symbols and standard practices as related to electricity.

 

Special Requirements 

 

Must demonstrate willingness to maintain plant equipments and ensure clean, safe and professional work environment.