About this role
Plan, execute and deliver assigned equipment engineering projects across the Ports Cluster under the guidance of the Senior Manager, from technical specification and procurement through installation, commissioning and handover to Operations and Maintenance, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality and reliability standards.
Educational and Technical Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Electromechanical Engineering or a related field. Project management training or certification (e.g. CAPM, PMP) is a plus.
Language Skills:
- Excellent English. Arabic is an added advantage
Years of Experience:
- A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in equipment engineering, maintenance or project roles, including involvement in equipment projects.
Nature of Experience:
- Hands-on experience in equipment projects (specification, procurement, installation and commissioning) in a port, terminal, logistics or heavy industrial environment; exposure to container handling equipment (STS cranes, RTG/RMG, straddle carriers, reach stackers) is preferred.
- Proficiency in project management tools (e.g. MS Project, Primavera) and Microsoft Office for reporting and presentations.
- Knowledge of quality and safety management systems, including regulatory requirements.
SECTION IV: KEY INTERACTIONS
Key Internal Contacts:
Purpose of Interaction:
- HSE
- Operations
- Maintenance
- Procurement & Contracts
- Finance
- Legal Division
- Corporate Asset Management
- Project risk assessments, safety compliance on site, and reporting of near misses and observations.
- Equipment requirements, project planning around operational constraints, and acceptance of new equipment.
- Technical input to specifications, commissioning support and handover of new assets.
- Tendering, technical bid evaluation and contract management.
- CAPEX budgeting, cost tracking and project payments.
- Contract review, equipment insurance and traffic registration.
- Asset registration in the MAXIMO system.
Key External Contacts:
Purpose of Interaction:
- OEMs, Contractors and Consultants
- Technical clarifications, design reviews, FAT/SAT, project execution, commissioning and warranty follow-up.
Technical Competencies required for the role
- Project Management (Planning, Cost and Risk Control)
- Equipment Specification and Technical Evaluation
- Installation, Testing and Commissioning
- Contract and Vendor Management
- SMWP/SAP and MAXIMO