Maintenance Engineer

Job description / Role

What you will drive

Act as the emergency response lead within the fast response crew ensuring rapid mobilization for assessment, containment, and site security within tier-based SLA timeframes.
Execute immediate stabilization measures at the site including flow diversion, temporary pumping, and ensuring area safety by isolating power sources and ventilating hazardous gases.
Conduct thorough inspections to determine damage, condition, and severity using specialized tools such as CCTV pipeline cameras, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), ultrasonic testing, and thermography.
Plan and oversee dewatering and excavation activities required to access and inspect buried infrastructure or submerged assets.
Coordinate logistics and expedited mobilization of major mechanical and electrical components as well as heavy equipment including cranes, scaffolding, and high-capacity dewatering systems.
Secure all required permits to work (PTW) and no objection certificates (NOCs) ensuring strict compliance with facility protocols and international safety standards.
Supervise the dismantling and replacement/repair of pumps (submersible and drywell), blowers, gearboxes, valves, and penstocks.
Oversee removal of damaged concrete and piping, manage excavation and formwork, and supervise concrete pouring and installation of new GRP, HDPE, or ductile iron pipelines.
Supervise isolation and replacement of damaged electrical panels, sensors, and cabling systems.
Oversee dry testing and wet commissioning of restored assets to ensure proper functionality and operational integrity.
Manage site cleaning and demobilization of temporary equipment after service restoration is confirmed.
Compile and submit complete intervention reports - including before/after photo documentation and material manifests - within required project timelines.

Qualifications

You're a great fit if you have:

• BSc in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, or a related discipline).
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in planning and executing corrective maintenance of MEICA systems within sewage treatment plants, water/wastewater facilities, or heavy industrial environments.
• Holders of OHSE certifications (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH, or other recognized safety training) are preferred.
• Strong knowledge of the overhaul and replacement of high-capacity pumps and aeration blowers specifically within sewage treatment environments.
• Working knowledge of concrete repair, excavation safety/shoring, and pipeline jointing techniques (GRP, HDPE, uPVC, and ductile iron).
• Working knowledge of major repairs and replacement of LV/MV motors, switchgear, and Motor Control Centers (MCCs).
• Advanced proficiency in interpreting CCTV, NDT, and thermographic inspection data to evaluate asset integrity.
• Proven ability to supervise complex logistics (e.g., mobile cranes, high-capacity dewatering systems) and manage subcontractors under tight deadlines.
• Comprehensive knowledge of LOTO (Lockout/Tagout), Confined Space Entry, and Risk Assessment procedures in emergency contexts.
• Proven track record in supervising multidisciplinary crews during high-pressure emergency events requiring immediate mobilization and complex logistical coordination.
• Demonstrated expert-level adherence to industry best practices and Occupational Health, Safety, and Environmental (OHSE) requirements in hazardous or unstable environments.
• Must hold a valid UAE driving license.

Why you'll enjoy working with us

• Exciting projects
• Career growth
• Diverse team
• Competitive benefits
• Positive workplace culture

Additional information

Six Construct is guided by our core values of respect, excellence, co-creation, passion, and unity. Our values are at the heart of everything we do, creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, secure, and motivated to reach their full potential.

Remote work: No
Employment type: Full-time