Senior Aerial Work Platform Engineer

Black Pearl

Dubai, UAE

Ref: RP174-605

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Our client, a large industrial firm based in Dubai, is currently looking for a Senior AWP Engineer. In this role, you will work under direction, repairs/installs and maintains Aerial Work Platform equipment in a safe and professional manner, including DC electrical systems, hydraulic systems, & associated equipment, as well as mechanical equipment such as engines, motors, and sub-assemblies, by performing the duties listed below.

Other responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Maintain a clean, and safe work area, adhere to best practice safety procedures.
• Maintain positive customer relations through professional interactions with customers.
• Responsible for the safe maintenance and repair of a variety of Aerial Work Platforms and associated equipment, which utilise mechanical, diesel, electrical and electronic systems.
• Installs and repairs mechanical, hydraulic or electrical parts such as hydraulic cylinders, engine parts, switches, controllers and associated components.
• Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts
• Examines form and texture of parts to detect imperfections
• Lubricates and cleans parts
• Starts / operates devices to test their performance
• Sets up and operates repair equipment and repair parts according to instruction & procedure
• Diagnose, and carry out preventive maintenance according to manufactures, and Manlift requirements, as well as fault finding, troubleshooting, and attending breakdowns on all equipment in rental and sales fleet.
• Reads, follows, understands oral and written instructions.
• Issue “Field Service reports” and “service work orders” on maintenance tasks and faults, and the parts, labor and time taken to complete the task.
• Maintain service vehicle in a clean & professional manner
• Operates equipment, demonstrate and familiarize customers when necessary.
• Inspects used parts to determine imperfections or changes in dimensional requirements
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments & repairs or replaces defective parts & components
• Installs special functional and structural parts in devices & equipment.
• Ability to repair mechanical and electrical sub-assemblies such as- engine (top overhaul), hydraulic cylinders, control valves, axle weldment, starter motor, drive /torque motors, rotary coupling etc.
• Perform first check and final inspection of machines in accordance with TMW guidelines.
• Operate and test various types and models of AWP’s functions to establish proper performance.
• Use basic testing and measuring instruments such as JLG and Ezcal analyzer, multimeter, battery tester, and mechanical testing/adjusting tools to Test, analyze, calibrate equipment parameters.
• Read and interpret basic hydraulic & electrical schematic and troubleshoot faults on various AWP’s.

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you need to meet the following criteria:
• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in AWP industry / GCC
• Certificate in engineering. Preferred 3 years of increasingly responsible maintenance and repair experience in AWP’s or related equipment.
• Mechanical and hydraulic work experienced
• AWP equipment experience is necessary
• Manufacturers training on AWP repair / maintenance/ Any other equipment related industrial training/ Experience & knowledge of diagnostic equipment, and procedures.
• Good knowledge of English, both written and spoken. Knowledge of an additional language is an asset.
• Quick learner, eager to learn and develop.
• Valid UAE driving license.
• IPAF certification

About the Company

Black Pearl is a human resources and recruitment agency that provides a holistic business and talent solution in a progressive, dynamic, and efficient way.

We pride ourselves as a unique black pearl and strive to delight our clients with a personalized partnership that helps them propel towards success.

Whether you need to find top talent, your next great job opportunity, or a consulting solution for managing your business, engaging employees, evolving your work culture, planning your people strategy, or resourcing challenges, we can help.

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Engineer salaries in UAE

Average monthly compensation
AED 7,000

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