Electrical Shift Engineer

Electrical Shift Engineer
Make a difference every day 

We are a multinational organisation with a global team of 50,000 colleagues. In the Middle East we operate in the Transport, Defence & Advisory sectors, delivering services in Asset Management, Customer Experience, Fire & Rescue and Air Navigation Services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services to fulfil our purpose to impact a better future by "Bringing National Visions to Life".  
 
Your Opportunity  

We are currently bidding for a new prestigious Facilities Management project in Abu Dhabi, UAE and we are looking for an Electrical Shift Engineer who will be responsible for the facilities maintenance team and will be assigned to manage and support teams of Supervisors, Team Leaders, and Technicians. Accountable for ensuring that Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) tasks, reactive & corrective maintenance works are delivered to meet the contract Key Performance Indicators, compliance, and statutory obligations and that all reports and documentation that underpin the services are kept up to date.

The ideal candidate should have strong communication skills, flexibility, excellent attention to detail and has the ability to identify key issues and able to work under stringent deadlines in a high-pressure environment, and manage priorities.

The hiring for this position is subject to contract award.

Key Accountabilities

• Take a lead for the development of risk assessments and Method Statements to ensure all tasks are carried out safely so as not to harm people, equipment or property

• Provide a focus for the development and monitoring of policies, procedures and protocols for electrical equipment maintenance and repair services (including Permit to Work System and Emergency Procedures)

• Be responsible for overseeing the delivery of all planned and reactive tasks in accordance with the Service Level Specification requirements

• Work closely with client representatives to develop project delivery plans, including contingency planning, determining dependencies and stakeholder engagement / management

• Provide technical leadership and support to the supervisors and technicians on all electrical engineering systems including LV, ELV and Back-up systems.

• Prepare and provide daily and monthly management reports and shift handover reports in a timely manner

• In conjunction with Procurement, assist in providing scope of work and provide support for the selection of Specialist Service Partners

• Plan, coordinate and supervise in house staff, consultants and specialist service contractors providing inspection of works to ensure quality of service delivery. Report all shortfalls

• Assist in building surveys and asset data collection with input into the development of the annual and 5 Year Asset Maintenance Plans, Energy Management Plans and the Asset Condition Survey

• Arrange and support any Insurance/3rd Party Inspections with internal/external auditors.

• Provide quality analysis and comment technically upon maintenance. Feedback from both in-house and specialist service partners on the quality of service and any recommended corrective actions to be taken

• Ensure that work is to be performed as per HSE regulations, municipal by-laws, government legislation and Building codes

• Provide and prepare estimates and quotations for project works as and when required.

• Conform to all necessary internal and/or external approvals before, during and after maintenance and repair work including Permit to Work and Lock Out / Tag Out procedures

• Integrate and communicate effectively with electrical engineering technical staff and other technical staff (ELV, HVAC, Mechanical and General Trades) as required to complete all electrical services works 

• Support the Maintenance activities of the technicians by providing specialist electrical engineering knowledge and advice, associated with the full range of electrical engineering building services equipment

• Preparation of competency assessment and issuing of standing Instructions

Specific Requirements

• Seven (7) plus years of experience with advance knowledge in electrical building services including LV, ELV and Back-up systems

• Three (3) years minimum supervisory experience with the ability to manage maintenance teams

• Experience in electrical building services equipment and associated systems and controls

• Experience in working in a major tertiary hospital or healthcare facility/campus

  The contract places a strong emphasis on managing performance and quality across service delivery in an environment requiring strategic stakeholder engagement. It also places a significant requirement to manage a large team of technicians and subcontractors. Strong communication skills are critical to being successful in the role

• Ideally a holder of Degree in Electrical Engineering or at least an electrical or building services Diploma.

• Proficient in Microsoft packages including word, excel and PowerPoint. Adaptable to use company systems as required to the operations

• Ability to use AutoCAD, Visio, MS Project will be an advantage

What’s in it for you? 

At Serco, our core values drive everything we do, and we believe in fairly compensating our colleagues for the value they bring to our organization. We are proud to offer a total reward package at Serco which includes: 

• Competitive monthly pay and allowances that are commensurate with the role and industry standards 

• Comprehensive medical insurance coverage and life insurance, so our employees can feel secure in their health and financial wellbeing 

• We recognize the importance of work-life balance, which is why we offer competitive leave benefits that exceed industry standards 

• We offer an annual airfare allowance to support our expat colleagues to stay in touch and visit their loved ones 

• We pride ourselves on providing a supportive work environment where we foster a positive Safety-First culture 

• We care deeply about our colleagues' wellbeing and offer access to wellbeing programs and platforms to support their physical, mental, and emotional health. 

• As a global organization, we offer a vast array of career paths for our employees to choose from. The scale and breadth of our organization provides our colleagues with opportunities for growth and variety in their career path, both regionally and globally. 

Join Us 

At Serco, we believe there is a place here for everyone. A place where you can bring your authentic self to work every day. Our workplace culture is one that embraces diversity and fosters equity, respect, and belonging for every individual. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and creating an inclusive environment that proudly celebrates the perspectives and backgrounds that each of our employees bring to work every day. 

Join Serco and be part of a values-driven organization that invests in the development and well-being of its employees and offers a rewarding and fulfilling career.

Serco is committed to Equal Employment Opportunities and is committed to ensuring the safety of all of its employees through its Zero Harm initiative. Please visit www.serco.com/careers for more information.