Maintenance Engineer

Location: Dubai
Salary: Up to AED 12,000
Job Code: 339/001/239
Industry: Metal Smelting & Recycling (Plant Operations)

Job Brief:
We are seeking a skilled and proactive Maintenance Engineer to support plant operations at a metal smelting and recycling facility in Dubai. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering with relevant experience in the maintenance of furnaces, kettles, electrical systems, and various plant machinery. This role requires hands‑on technical expertise, problem‑solving skills, and the ability to work effectively within a maintenance team to ensure high plant availability and reliability.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Identify, develop, and pursue new business opportunities in shutdown and maintenance services across industrial clients in the UAE.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with decision-makers, technical stakeholders, and key accounts to secure new projects and service contracts.
  • Develop technical sales proposals, cost estimates, quotations, and commercial offers tailored to client requirements.
  • Present solutions to clients, conduct technical presentations, and demonstrate the value of services in resolving maintenance challenges.
  • Work closely with internal teams (engineering, operations, estimating, service delivery) to ensure accurate scoping, pricing, and delivery of service offerings.
  • Prepare and negotiate contracts and service agreements, ensuring compliance with legal, technical, and commercial standards.
  • Track sales activity, manage the sales cycle from lead generation to closing, and maintain accurate records of client interactions.
  • Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and client needs to inform strategic decision-making and identify growth opportunities.
  • Attend industry events, technical meetings, and client site visits as required to support relationship-building and business development.
Job Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • 5+  years of experience in maintenance engineering within a metal smelting, refining, or heavy plant environment.
  • Experience working with tin or lead processing equipment is mandatory.
  • Strong knowledge of electrical systems, mechanical systems, industrial furnaces, kettles, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
  • Hands‑on experience in plant machinery maintenance, troubleshooting, and industrial maintenance best practices.
  • Excellent problem‑solving, analytical, and multi‑tasking skills.
  • Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings, schematics, and manuals.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.
  • Age: Up to 35 years

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