Electrical Technician
Posting date : 17/02/2025
Requisition ID : 41911
Electrical Technician
Electrical Technician – M2RO
About ENGIE
ENGIE group is a global reference in low-carbon energy and services. Together with our 96,000 employees, our customers, partners and stakeholders, we are committed to accelerate the transition towards a carbon-neutral world, through reduced energy consumption and more environmentally friendly solutions. Inspired by our purpose (“raison d’être”), we reconcile economic performance with a positive impact on people and the planet, building on our key businesses (gas, renewable energy, services) to offer competitive solutions to our customers.
About MIRFA 2 RO Plant
Mirfa 2 Reverse Osmosis (M2 RO) Plant, uses RO technology to produce and supply up to 120 million imperial gallons, equivalent to 550,000 cubic metres of potable water per day to EWEC under a 30-year O&M Agreement with Mirfa 2 RO Desalination Company.
The M2 RO Water Plant is located adjacent to the existing Mirfa 1 Plant located at the Mirfa Complex five kilometers west of the town of Mirfa, about 100 kilometers southwest of the city of Abu Dhabi on the Arabian Gulf coast in UAE.
The expected date for starting commercial operations of the plant is November 2025.
The processes stages that make up the plant are : ❖ Sea water intake ❖ Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) ❖ Dual Media Pressure Filtration (DMPF) ❖ Cartridge Filtration (CF) ❖ Reverse osmosis Racks (RO); ❖ Chemical Treatment; ❖ Limestone filtration ❖ Potable water storage/network ❖ Sludge treatment ❖ Utilities or auxiliary equipment
Mirfa 2 Staff are expected to reside within the Mirfa city premises to ensure timely response to plant emergencies and callouts. Exceptions to reside in Abu Dhabi / Ruwais / Zayed City, may be considered by plant management.
Reports to: Electrical Engineer – M2RO
Direct Reports: Contractor – M2RO
Indirect Reports: Other Contract Staff
Division / Department: Maintenance
Location: Mirfa 2 RO Water Plant
JOB PURPOSE:
The purpose of the Electrical Technician is to ensure plant Electrical equipment are maintained to a standard that maximizes the reliability and availability of plant utilizing Work Instructions documented in the Maintenance Management System, OEM guidelines and under the instruction of the Electrical Engineer.
SCOPE OF THE JOB:
These responsibilities represent the minimum expectations for the role; additional duties may be assigned as needed.
During Mobilization Period and prior to plant commercial operation date (PCOD):
- Participate in plant commissioning activities, raising site observations & punch points, observe and report daily plant maintenance during early water production period.
- Support O&M Manager in warranty and handover of plant from EPC resulting in smooth transition from EPC to O&M Team.
During O&M Period / post COD of plant:
- Implementing day to day Electrical maintenance activity and planned implementation of Electrical maintenance practices in accordance with OEM, best engineering practice and contractual agreements.
- Apply specialist Electrical expertise to carry out fault investigations, defect and preventative maintenance, together with modifications on a range of plant.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
These responsibilities represent the minimum expectations for the role; additional duties may be assigned as needed.
Health, Safety, Environmental & Quality Management:
- Ensure adherence to safety, quality, and environmental management procedures within assigned areas to protect employee safety and meet legislative requirements.
- Perform Permit Acceptor responsibilities by applying Engie Company Safety Rules, ensuring effective implementation of safety measures.
- Ensure complete understanding and adherence to safety procedures for both self and team, with zero tolerance for breaches.
- Maintain a consistent frequency of safety and environmental inspections and timely reporting findings.
- Promote safe working methods and maintenance practices among Staff.
- Report and mitigate unsafe acts/conditions, near misses and accidents.
- The integrity of the asset is not compromised on the basis of cost.
- Engineering Risk Management processes are implemented.
- Engineering and quality standards are established and maintained.
Maintenance:
- Work planning and prioritization.
- Implement Electrical maintenance practices in accordance with OEM and international standards.
- Completes all Work Orders generated in CMMS as directed.
- Ensures that maintenance of all Electrical equipment is in accordance with OEM Manuals and best practices for the equipment.
- Reviews Electrical Maintenance Procedures and suggests improvements.
- Works to full potential and high quality of work.
- Provide supervision to supporting maintenance staff and contractors to ensure the safe, reliable and efficient maintenance of the plant.
- Support development and implementation of maintenance procedures to cover all maintenance work performed.
- Supports the 24-hour operation by being regularly available for call-out at short notice.
- Completes any planned maintenance work within time and budget.
- Assists others to make decisions, to resolve plant maintenance problems.
- Deliver outcomes, in all areas of work, consistent with the Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental policies.
Governance:
- Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, directives, and project requirements.
- Adhere to corporate policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement and development of policies and procedures.
Outcome, Results and Key Performance Indicators:
- Maintain zero reportable accidents due to failures in the safe work system.
- Achieve and maintain Plant Load Factor, Efficiency, and Availability.
- Work completion on time.
- Completion of reports/record sheets.
- Work quality to high standard.
- Full use of CMMS to the maximum potential of the system.
- No repeated defects - plant availability and efficiency.
- Efficiency at work.
- 24-hour accessibility.
HEALTH & SAFETY:
On a day-to-day basis, the work can vary in between any of the Work Levels mentioned below:
- Work Level 1: the tasks that he/she performs as part of their daily work activities do not represent a risk for their integrity.
- Work Level 2: the tasks that he/she performs as part of their daily work activities represent a risk for their physical integrity (e.g. working in zones with high temperatures or with permanent increased noise levels).
- Work Level 3: the tasks that he/she performs as part of their daily work activities represent a risk of medium kind and with temporary consequences like blows, falls, etc.
- Work Level 4: the tasks that he/she performs as part of their daily work activities represent a risk of accidents of medium kind that can generate permanent consequences (burns, mutilations, irreversible wounds).
- Work Level 5: the tasks that he/she performs as part of their daily work activities represent risks and are controlled by means of procedures, supervision, safety devices and HSE Teams in such a way that its nonobservance that could lead to a serious accident of even death.
- Work Level 6: the tasks that he/she performs as part of their daily work activities represent a high risk for their physical integrity. This job is classified according to International Safety Regulations as a “high risk” level job.
Hazards & Risks: Working in the plant site at and in the vicinity of the followings:
- Rotating and Moving Equipment: Risk of injury from rotating machinery, moving parts, and conveyors.
- High-Temperature and High-Pressure Systems: Exposure to extreme temperatures and pressures in pipes, pumps, pressure vessels, and tanks.
- Electrical Hazards: Handling equipment at various voltage levels, including risks associated with low- and high-voltage switching.
- Chemical Exposure: Working with hazardous chemicals, including risks related to storage, handling, and accidental releases.
- Thermal and Humidity Stress: Working in hot weather conditions, high humidity, and confined spaces, increasing the risk of heat stress and dehydration.
- Noise Exposure: Prolonged exposure to loud noise levels from operational equipment, with potential for hearing damage.
- Confined Spaces: Working in restricted areas where limited ventilation and movement increase the risk of accidents.
- Mechanical Hazards: Potential for injury from equipment failure, dropped objects, or accidental releases of stored energy.
- Slip, Trip, and Fall Hazards: Working on wet, slippery surfaces and at elevated heights.
- Ergonomic Risks: Risk of musculoskeletal injuries from repetitive tasks or awkward postures.
- Fire and Explosion: Risk of fire or explosion from fuel, chemical, or flammable substance handling.
- Environmental Exposure: Potential impact of air and water pollution, chemical runoff, or waste management practices on both the environment and personnel.
- Radiation Hazards (if applicable): Exposure to radiation in specialized situation (radiography etc).
Medical Exams/Laboratory Exams before Taking the Position:
The selected candidate must undergo a medical examination, in accordance with company policy, as a prerequisite for employment.
Dimensions of Job:
- The job holder operates under the general guidance of the Electrical Engineer on all routine issues related to plant maintenance and team management.
- The job holder is free to plan and manage own areas of activity within policy/procedural boundary limits.
- Any extraordinary issues arising outside of set policies and procedures are referred to the O&M Manager for discussion and approval of recommended actions.
Key Relationships:
- Daily communications regarding plant maintenance and staff issues with Electrical Engineer.
- Daily co-ordination and cooperation with operations, maintenance and external parties for maintenance, planning and forecasting purposes.
- Regular communications with the Control Room team for safe working.
- Communicating with suppliers, contractors, equipment manufacturers and vendors.
- Service Providers (membrane replacement, manpower provider, scaffolding, overhauling etc).
- Mirfa 1 Maintenance Team.
- Contractors and other external stake holder (Transco / Govt entities etc).
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
Knowledge and Skills:
- Good command of the English language with verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be flexible: willing to work long hours, weekends and be on call if required (periodically).
- Arabic is an advantage.
- Full understanding of Engie Company safety rules and practical application.
- Good Electrical foundation and practical knowledge of how it applies to modern power plant and desalination plant processes.
- Practical experience of maintaining a wide range of rotating and static equipment gained through hands on experience and formal training.
- Organizing spares, tools and equipment to carry out maintenance activities.
- Capability to performs trouble shooting activities as necessary to determine failure conditions and rectifies defects found.
- Good engineering and practical knowledge of how it applies to lifetime management of major Electrical components associated with desalination processes including pre & post treatment, waste etc.
- Understanding of maintenance activities associated with defect and planned maintenance programs.