Electrician Plant Maintenance - Ras Al Khaimah

Knauf stands for opportunity. We know that opportunity looks different to each person and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone. This exciting role within the (TECHNICAL / MAINTENANCE TEAM) could be the perfect next opportunity for you to build a unique career, in a values-led culture with a clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us.

We are a global manufacturer of construction materials and within our Group, our 42,000 team members in 90 countries across 300 sites provide a huge opportunity for anyone with ambition and energy. We value everyone's contribution equally and we ask that you bring your whole self to work, to enrich the business further, as together we achieve more in a safe and inclusive environment.

(KNAUF RAK FZE) is proud to be part of the Knauf Group. We have a 15 year heritage in Plaster board, Profile and jointing compound manufacturing and have big plans for the future. Our global reach in GCC countries continues to grow and we are looking for passionate, ambitious people to help us achieve our goals. We are now looking for another team member to join us in the Maintenance Department as Electrician.

As Electrician, you will be responsible for maximizing availability of plant equipment through effective preventative and reactive maintenance on a fast-moving production line. The Electrician usually works in shifts and must have a strong controls/electrical background while being capable of undertaking basic mechanical repairs.

What You'll Be Doing

• Perform maintenance work on continuous production process machinery, on a highly automated production line.
• Troubleshoot industrial automation, PLCs, frequency inverters, sensors, scales, and general industrial electrical equipment.
• Provide key support in the repair of breakdowns during production shifts and support for investments and special maintenance of the factory.
• Participate in the maintenance of hydraulic and pneumatic installations, especially in components interfacing with electrical installations.
• Perform installations or changes to electrical systems, power and control loops as needed for new facilities and equipment.
• Install and maintain electrical and control panels, including cabling of industrial networks.
• Comply with the Company's Health & Safety and Environmental Policy and Procedures to maintain a safe environment.
• Conduct risk assessments for new and existing electrical/control projects to identify and mitigate potential hazards.
• Ensure cleanliness and conservation of the workplace, tools, and PPE used.
• Create and record tasks performed in the computerized maintenance system (SAP-PM) describing clearly the service performed, duration, and materials used.
• Maintain the plant by performing planned preventative and predictive maintenance tasks and efficient response to plant breakdowns.
• Participate in plant continuous improvement initiatives, providing insights and recommendations based on electrical/control expertise.

• Diploma in Electrical, Electronics, or Automation Engineering.
• Minimum of 3-5 years hands-on experience troubleshooting and maintaining electrical, controls & automation systems within a manufacturing environment, preferably in the building materials or similar industry.
• Knowledge of electric motors, gearmotors, frequency inverters, sensors, and other components found in industrial circuits.
• Understanding of networked PLC systems, including fault finding and programming functions (preferably Siemens S7 / Profibus / Modbus).
• Knowledge in industrial instrumentation (pressure, level, temperature, and flow meters).
• Experience with gas burners, process water chillers, hydraulic and pneumatic circuits.
• Understanding of relay logic systems and electronic weight control systems.
• Desirable knowledge of high-voltage electrical systems and ability to interpret electrical drawings.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex electrical and control problems.
• Flexibility and availability to work in different shifts and ability to work in a team.
• Able to work independently in shifts while collaborating with a wider team.
• Desire for continuous improvement in projects and current protocols.
• Confident enough to make decisions based on available information and ability to look at situations holistically.

• Analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Strong commitment to safety and quality standards.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on equipment reliability.

• Competitive Pay and Bonus (including allowances).
• Medical + Life Insurance.

Founded in 1932, Knauf is one of the world's leading manufacturers of construction materials for interior design, building insulation, and design ceilings. In MEASA, we offer the opportunity to be part of a global family of over 41,500 colleagues in 96 countries, who are dedicated to the same core values and a shared sense of purpose. We encourage all our people to shape their own career, with the freedom to stretch their skills and learn new ones.