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The ideal candidate has to perform 2 main roles:

• Field Service Engineer; commissioning and servicing Explosion Protection equipment at customer sites across the MENA region
• Filling Station Operative; running the in-house gas filling station and preparing equipment (pressurised gas cylinders and associated connecting hoses / valves etc) to be delivered to customers

Responsibilities

Primary – Field Services (delivered on customer site):

• Perform site inspections and prepare customer-friendly fire and explosion risk analysis, reports.
• Coordinate with relevant regional manager(s) to generate a suitable proposal, addressing identified risks.
• Safely and accurately perform on-site commissioning and preventative maintenance on electronic and mechanical fire and explosion protection equipment.

Secondary – Workshop Operation (delivered in-house):

• Use in-house equipment, including hoist, pneumatic equipment, and forklift to safely handle equipment, including gas transfer and pressurized containers.
• Assemble, test, pack and prepare relevant customs and shipping documents to fulfil on-demand customer orders.
• Help perform equipment demonstrations and training for visiting customers.
• Maintain proper and safe housekeeping of the production floor.
• Document inventory levels and manage inventory reorder points in coordination with Customer Services for on time stocks replenishment.

The Ideal Person

• Candidate must be based in the Middle East
• Must have a Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum 5 yrs. of hands of experience with any fire & explosion protection industry.

Skills

Communication:

• Good command of English language, including reading and writing.
• Capable of utilizing computer and mobile tools to effectively communicate via email, reports, presentations, procedures writing and conference calls.

Physical abilities:

• Able to perform physically demanding tasks, occasionally in hot and humid Middle East summer weather.
• Capable of working safely at elevated heights and within confined spaces, when needed.

Mobility:

• Capable of traveling frequently, and occasionally within short notice, within the MEIA region, including remote locations.
• Capable of traveling to the US and/or Europe for training, when needed.
• Licensed to drive within the UAE.

Personality:

• Technically inquisitive and hands-on.
• Pleasant and respectful personality with the ability to handle pressure in a calm, analytical and solution-focused approach.

Technical:

• Comfortable and experienced working on both mechanical and electronic systems.
• Strong fault finding, commissioning and maintenance background.
• Prior experience with fire and explosion protection systems is desirable.
• PLC and control system knowledge is desirable.
• Experience working in manufacturing or large-scale processing environments is desirable.
• CompEx / NFPA training and ATEX zoning experience are desirable.