Technician – Material Handling Equipment
Al Futtaim Group
Dubai, UAE
Ref: HP698-3738 		Al Futtaim Group

The Role


The Role

FAMCO (Al-Futtaim Auto & Machinery Co.) is a market leading supplier of products & services to a diverse range of industries & commercial undertakings covering the transportation, construction, manufacturing, warehousing, oil & gas and marine sectors. FAMCO serves these industries with world-class brands like Volvo Trucks, Volvo Buses, Volvo Construction Equipment, Merlo, Ingersoll Rand, Linde, Dexion, Yanmar, Himoinsa, Stanley Proto, Fenner, Bruynzeel, Mobel Linea, Meco, Bott, Stertil, Hart & Nassau.

FAMCO has operations in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Al Ain & Ras Al Khaimah. The company's development and success has been based on an in-depth understanding of customer needs and the dedication of its skilled staff.

FAMCO is committed to providing outstanding second-to-none service levels to customers and to maintaining quality, safety and environmental standards at the highest possible levels. FAMCO is an ISO 9001:2008 & ISO 14001:2004 certified company.

We are looking for Technician to ensures necessary repairs are carried out as per the standard specification ensuring minimum downtime and resolution defects resulting in customer satisfaction. The technician will analyse all repairs and maintenance of all winches and hoists.

Your primary responsibilities will include;
* To checks and diagnose the equipment in order to determine the cause of malfunctioning.
* Carry out diagnosis, checks and inspection of all required equipment.
* Assesses the cause of failure of parts and submits appropriate reports that enable decisions to be made on repairing the unit(s) and the use of spare parts.
* Plan and carry out necessary repairs on-site and in the workshop using standard tools and instruments and with perceived time frame.
* Liaison with the Workshop Foreman to ensure timely availability of parts for repair works and report discrepancies to Line Manager in a timely manner.
* Make cost effective use of materials and available timeframe in order to maintain the highest productivity levels.
* Remain abreast with latest regulations, standards and good working practices within the industry in relation to BOP and Materials Handling and equipment and ensures workshop is tidy and tool boxes are kept to the required standards.

Requirements


Requirements

The sucessful canddite will have the following;
* A Higher National Certificate or Diploma in mechanical engineering
* At least 5 years post certificate experience in the oil/gas industry.
* Alternatively, 5 years experience in a technician's position for hydraulics or pneumatics.
* Ingersoll Rand winch and hoist experience/certification will be an advantage although not essential as Ingersoll Rand certification course will be offered to the chosen candidate.
* You will have a good command of english skills.
* Experience of working in UAE.

About the Company


About the Company

Established in the 1930's, the Al-Futtaim Group initially operated as a trading enterprise. Rapid development throughout the 1940's and 50's saw it establish itself regionally as an integrated commercial, industrial and services organisation, positioning itself one of the leading business houses in the lower Gulf region. Today, it operates collectively over 40 companies bearing the Al-Futtaim name, dominates many market segments in the UAE, and has expanded its sphere of operation to include Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Egypt.

The Group comprises a diverse range of strategically positioned operating subsidiaries and associate companies, structured to give the Al-Futtaim Group the flexibility and versatility to keep ahead of local competition while keeping pace with the ever-evolving global business scenario. The Group’s continued investment in world-class systems technology is clear evidence of its commitment to maintain leading edge performance and service delivery.

The success of the Al-Futtaim Group can be attributed to a business approach that combines the ability to change with the traditional values of integrity, service and social responsibility that define its core business philosophy. This, linked with the Group’s belief in decentralisation, gives the heads of the operating companies a high degree of functional autonomy and authority, providing the Group with essential flexibility, and individual employees a clearly defined work culture and sense of responsibility.

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