Job Description

Job Title:

Group:

Department/Division:

Duty Engineer Power

Distribution

Operations

Engineering Services

Reports To (Title):

Department and Job Number:

Evaluated Grade:

Manager
Line Manager Name:

DA-8
Signature:

Date:

Signature:

Date:

1. Job Purpose
(Explain in two or three sentences the main purpose of the job and why the job exists and how it
contributes to the departmental end results)
The purpose of the role is to be responsible for the efficient and effective maintenance of
all assets and all personnel in a designated area and ensure high operating reliability and
safety during a designated shift. To continuously explore ways to deliver efficient and
effective maintenance service by following the defined maintenance plans, practices and
ways of working to ensure maintenance objectives are met. To be responsible for
providing engineering and technical expertise to enable the effective and efficient
management of assets.

2. Minimum Qualifications / Education / Experience /Training /Knowledge

(Indicate the minimum recruitment specification and also the ideal person specification for effective
and satisfactory job performance)

Qualifications and Education:

The jobholder should have a technical qualification in one of the related applicable
engineering disciplines / systems. 5 years (preferably) of related experience and/or
training or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in
lieu of a formal qualification.

Experience:
Preferably five years working in the specialist technical area and with experience of
working in a similar function and of working with contractors.
Training:
Developmental training is required in any area for professional development and/or
mandatory purposes.
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Knowledge:

Written and verbal proficiency in English language (should be also able to

Clear understanding of Maximo CMMS from user point of view
Problem solving and fault finding
Fully qualified to DA standards for individual discipline i.e. electrical or mechanical.
Knowledge of local and international regulations and safety procedures as required
Broad range of technical skills to resolve a variety of issues
Be aware of developing technologies in airport engineering and operations beneficial
to DA
Knowledge of related DA ES processes
Valid UAE Driving Licence

3.

Job Accountabilities and Current Objectives

(Explain in not more than six to eight points the principal accountabilities that the job must achieve,
and for each accountability explain what is done, and show the objective end result for the current
financial year)
Job Accountability Area
(What is done, for what, and why)
1.

2.

3.

5.

6.

Ensure that all mechanical and electrical planned maintenance

activities and tasks are performed on time and in full to achieve
99% compliance and that work undertaken is up to the specific
standard by daily, weekly or periodic inspection as required,
ensuring optimum resources allocation according to scheduling in
MAXIMO
Minimise or eliminate non-productive time and ensure the cost
effective operation of maintenance activities by providing support
on the revision of the Preventive Maintenance frequencies and
supporting the planning of projects.
Apply criticality analysis, investigation of failures and major
incidents to ensure lessons are learnt and faults eliminated. Use
continuous improvements and reliability management techniques to
ensure the most effective and up to date approaches to
maintenance, including recommending and conducting, or
supporting the teams to conduct reliability improvements.
Safely operate machines and equipment as required and
guaranteeing that proper safety standards are in place and are
adhered to.
Ensure that operational procedures, documentation and manuals
are developed and reviewed as necessary and support training on

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Weightage (%)
(Must add up to
100%)

20

20

20

10
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new equipment or plant as required.
7.

8.

Provide leadership to all maintenance teams in the designated area

and ensure effective teamwork by involving appropriate parties in
and discussion and resolution of problems. Lead area meetings and
share information.
Liaise with other shift engineers in the Section, especially with
incoming and outgoing shifts and with Planners, Schedulers and
other Support teams.

10

10

4. Communication and Working Relationships

(Explain the people and levels, both within and outside the organization, with which this job has to
interact)

Section Manager
Other shift engineers
Supervisors
Technicians, Tradesmen and Equipment operators (where applicable)
Reliability Engineers
Subject Matter Experts
Specialists
Planners
Schedulers
Store Keepers
Store Drivers
Contract Staff

5. Key Dimensions and Related Job Results

(Specify annual dimensions for any financial or budget responsibilities, and the nature and value of
any transactions on which the job has an impact or contribution, and the number of employees
reporting directly and indirectly to this job, and any other critical relevant dimensions)

The job holder will be responsible for managing a budget to be agreed in consultation
with the Line Manager and may be updated from time to time to meet business
needs.

Up to 15 Direct Reports

Indirect Reports will vary depending on the section

6. Operating Environment

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(Comment on any specific factors that affect the job and how the job is performed, such as special
conditions, travel, work pressure, etc.)
The job holder will spend some of his/ her time working in an air conditioned office
environment. However, certain jobs may warrant full or part of the day spent on site
outdoors, in extremes of weather, high noise levels, rotating and vibrating equipment,
depending of the section.
At times the jobholder may have to work and make decisions in a highly pressured
environment. The jobholder will work in rotating shifts and will be available on a call
basis.

7. Key Competencies
(Select the critical competencies and behaviors that should be demonstrated to achieve effective and
satisfactory performance)
Critical Competencies:

Competency Rating

Weightage (%)
(Must add up to 100%)

Effective Communication

20

Problem Solving and Decision Making

20

Teamwork

20

Initiative and Commitment to achieve

15

Attention to Detail and Quality

15

Leadership

10

Continuous Learning

50

Customer Service Orientation

50

Additional Competencies / Developmental Competencies:

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