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DP World

14d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Construction & Surveying
    Engineering
  • Dubai

AI generated summary

  • You need a secondary education, ITI Electrician certification, 5-6 years in Marine/Newbuilding, and leadership skills. 2 years as an Electrician in DDW-D is also accepted.
  • You will oversee electrical maintenance, manage team performance, coordinate resources, prepare reports, ensure supply of tools, conduct inspections, and support planning activities.

Requirements

  • Experience / Qualification & Skills:
  • Secondary school, Technical education – 2 years
  • ITI Electrician trade recognized certificate or equivalent
  • Industrial / vocational training, Leadership training, Presentation skills
  • 5-6 years’ relevant experience in Marine, Newbuilding / Ship Repair yard or 2 years’ experience as an Electrician in DDW-D

Responsibilities

  • Oversee maintenance, fault diagnosis and repair of supply and control circuits on a wide variety of plant / equipment including, but not limited to, cranes, winches, pumps, compressors, motors, switchgear, machine tools, domestic electric and A/C system.
  • Installation of electrical plant and equipment including building services.
  • Prepare daily time sheets for the team and make sure overtime hours are controlled well.
  • Prepare job turn over for next shift and prepare daily progress reports for job done under his supervision.
  • Liaise with other discipline foremen / supervision to ensure the optimum utilization of available resources, with the overall objective of successful completion of the project.
  • Assist the senior foreman and supervisors in planning activities.
  • Ensure that the workers are properly supplied with machineries, tools, equipment and materials and everything is in proper order and state of maintenance.
  • Perform inspections to ensure that the workers performance is up to the set standards.
  • Create progress reports on a daily basis and ensure that any significant information is communicated to the supervisor i.e. resource shortfalls, surplus, HSEQ concerns.
  • Work as a team leader responsible for development / motivation of sub-ordinates, on the job training and performance appraisal of the team members.
  • Follow the day-to-day operations related to own job to ensure continuity of work.

FAQs

What are the primary responsibilities of a Foreman - Electrical?

The main responsibilities include overseeing maintenance and repair of electrical systems, installing electrical plant and equipment, preparing daily progress reports, liaising with other foremen for resource optimization, performing inspections, and leading the team in development and training.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates should have a secondary school education, technical education for 2 years, an ITI Electrician trade recognized certificate or equivalent, and relevant industrial or vocational training.

How much experience is necessary for this role?

A minimum of 5-6 years of relevant experience in a Marine, Newbuilding/Ship Repair yard is preferred, or 2 years of experience as an Electrician in DDW-D.

Is leadership training required for this job?

Yes, leadership training, along with presentation skills, is beneficial for this role.

What type of tools and equipment will the Foreman - Electrical be responsible for?

The Foreman will ensure that workers are supplied with machinery, tools, equipment, and materials necessary for maintenance, repair, and installation tasks, ensuring everything is in proper order and state of maintenance.

Will I be required to create progress reports?

Yes, the Foreman is responsible for creating daily progress reports and communicating any significant information to the supervisor, such as resource shortfalls or HSEQ concerns.

Is team leadership part of the role?

Yes, the Foreman will work as a team leader, focusing on the development and motivation of subordinates, providing on-the-job training, and conducting performance appraisals.

What type of equipment will I work with in this role?

You will work with a wide variety of equipment, including cranes, winches, pumps, compressors, motors, switchgear, and domestic electric and A/C systems.

DP World

We make trade flow, to change what’s possible for everyone.

Transportation
Industry
10,001+
Employees
2005
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We exist to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally. With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 103,000 employees spanning 75 countries on six continents. We are pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future. We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses – Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades. We make trade flow, to change what’s possible for everyone.