Team Lead Electrical

About the Role
The Team Lead for Maintenance Electrical at the Polymers Plant will lead and coordinate electrical maintenance works and the designated team under the Head of Maintenance Polymers Plant. This role involves acting as a Technical Service provider for maintenance and execution of minor projects, ensuring adherence to technical standards to maintain the assets. Key responsibilities include leading the design of maintenance electrical services for planned/unplanned works, coordinating and supervising assets and products, and implementing plans for electrical maintenance. The goal is to ensure plant equipment availability, reliability, and cost/resource optimization for smooth operations to meet operational targets.

This position aligns with the Group's Mission, Vision, Values, and Strategies while adhering to policies, guidelines, and standards, supported by IT technology platforms, HSE standards, and legal regulations in line with national objectives.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• Team Management:

  • Lead a team of electrical maintenance engineers, specialists, supervisors, and technicians, assigning tasks and monitoring progress.
  • Develop training programs for the development of young engineers and evaluate team performance.
  • Provide guidance on critical issues and repetitive failures, participating in Management of Change (MOC) committee reviews when necessary.

• Equipment Maintenance:

  • Implement the Preventive Maintenance (PM) plan and ensure continuous electrical power flow to the polymers plant.
  • Ensure the continuous availability of equipment, such as switchgear, transformers, motors, UPS, and communication systems.
  • Enforce safety practices, including issuing Work Permits and implementing Lock Out – Tag Out (LOTO) procedures during emergencies.

• Planning and Scheduling:

  • Oversee detailed planning of electrical maintenance activities and develop backup plans for maintenance staff organization during off-hours.
  • Coordinate with planning teams to ensure timely and efficient execution of maintenance schedules.

• Safety and Compliance:

  • Ensure adherence to safety protocols and regulations, as well as compliance with environmental standards and industry practices.

• Budget Management:

  • Manage the maintenance budget for the electrical team, ensuring expenditures are within limits and costs are controlled.

• Project Management:

  • Provide commissioning support for Major Projects and develop maintenance contracts alongside their administration.

• Stakeholder Interaction:

  • Engage with internal departments (Maintenance Managers & Engineers, Operations, Procurement, HSE) and external contractors, vendors, and suppliers to facilitate complex maintenance activities.

• Reporting:

  • Review maintenance progress reports and contractor performance, taking necessary actions to resolve any issues.

Key Interactions

• Internal: Maintenance Managers & Engineers, Planners, Operations, Procurement, Logistics & HSE
• External: Contractors, Vendors & Suppliers

Notable Working Conditions

• HV/LV Substations Field Operations and office environment, with moderate to intensive computer screen use.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent.

Language Requirements

• Excellent knowledge of written, spoken, and read English (required); Arabic (native) is desirable.

Background and Experience

• 8-10 years of relevant experience as a Maintenance Team Leader in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, or Refinery Plant environments.
• Familiarity with bids evaluation, contract management, project planning, and cost control.

Competencies and Skills

• Technical:

  • Expertise in Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), especially SAP-PM.
  • Knowledge of electrical equipment such as switchgear, transformers, motors, and communication systems.
  • Experience in application of best work practices in electrical maintenance jobs.

• Soft Skills:

  • Strong leadership, communication, troubleshooting, and multitasking abilities in critical environments.
  • Demonstrated capacity to manage priorities and deliver performance improvements.

Successful candidates will possess a sound judgment in technical matters, the ability to build strong relationships with team members and contractors, and adhere to quality and safety standards.