Slaughterhouse Engineer
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Posted 24 days ago
About the role
1. Preventive and Routine Maintenance
- Planning and Execution: Develop and implement scheduled preventive and routine maintenance programs for all slaughterhouse equipment and machinery, including pumps, conveyor belts, processing equipment, and refrigeration systems.
- Maintenance Program Management: Develop predictive and preventive maintenance programs for slaughtering, cutting, refrigeration, waste treatment, and packaging systems.
- Spare Parts Management: Monitor and manage inventory of spare parts and consumable materials, and submit purchase requests in a timely manner to ensure availability and avoid production downtime.
2. Emergency Response and Breakdown Management
- Immediate Response: Handle emergency situations and unscheduled breakdowns promptly and effectively to minimize downtime.
- Problem Diagnosis: Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and automation system faults, identifying root causes and implementing repairs.
- Failure Analysis: Conduct root cause analysis for recurring failures and propose permanent solutions to prevent reoccurrence.
3. Critical Systems
- Refrigeration Systems: Oversee the maintenance and monitoring of ammonia and refrigerant-based cooling systems to ensure appropriate temperature and humidity levels for meat storage, including compressors, condensers, evaporators, chill rooms, and freezer rooms.
- Utilities and Infrastructure: Supervise the operation and maintenance of boilers, compressed air systems, water supply, steam systems, and wastewater treatment plants.
Section Two: Compliance and Food Safety (Core Responsibilities)
4. Compliance with Local Regulations
- UAE Standards: Ensure all operations and equipment fully comply with municipal and environmental regulations in the UAE, as well as local food safety standards such as UAE.S 2055-2 and the requirements of regulatory authorities.
- Hygiene Practices: Oversee the implementation of general hygiene practices in the slaughterhouse in accordance with the hygiene practice guidelines issued by the competent authorities.
5. Food Safety Systems
- HACCP Implementation: Supervise the implementation of the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) system and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to ensure the production of safe meat products.
- Control Point Verification: Ensure regular verification of Critical Control Points (CCPs) and Operational Prerequisite Programs (OPRPs) according to established schedules.
- International Standards Compliance: Ensure compliance with requirements of ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, ISO 9001, and other accredited systems.
6. Occupational Health, Safety, and Environment
- Health and Safety Standards: Implement occupational health and safety standards such as COSHH, conduct risk assessments, and implement safe work systems in a high-risk environment.
- Environmental Safety: Manage waste and ensure compliance with environmental regulations, including refrigerant monitoring and adherence to environmental legislation.
- Incident Investigation: Lead investigations into safety incidents related to equipment or facilities and implement corrective actions.
Section Three: Management and Leadership
7. Team Management
- Supervision of Technicians: Supervise maintenance teams and technicians (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, welding) and assign tasks accordingly.
- Training and Development: Train and develop team competencies to enhance performance, safety, and compliance with standards.
- Technical Guidance: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers and maintenance teams, fostering a culture of safety and innovation.
8. Continuous Improvement
- Performance Analysis: Analyze equipment performance and productivity data to identify areas for improvement.
- Improvement Initiatives: Lead continuous improvement initiatives to increase productivity, reduce waste, and improve energy efficiency across all operational stages.
- Automation and Efficiency: Lead on-site automation, energy efficiency, and waste reduction projects.
9. Project Management
- Capital Projects: Plan and execute capital projects, including equipment upgrades, production line expansions, and facility improvements.
- Budget Preparation: Prepare project scopes, budgets, timelines, and return on investment analyses.
- Contractor Management: Supervise contractors and suppliers during maintenance activities and project implementations.
Section Four: Administrative Tasks and Reporting
10. Documentation and Reporting
- Technical Reports: Prepare detailed technical reports on mechanical system performance, maintenance activities, breakdown incidents, and corrective actions taken.
- Maintenance Records: Maintain accurate records of mechanical and electrical maintenance activities and spare parts inventory.
- Compliance Documentation: Prepare audit reports and compliance documentation for standards and regulatory requirements.
11. Coordination and Communication
- Interdepartmental Coordination: Work closely with production, quality control, environmental, and safety teams to ensure operational objectives and compliance requirements are met.
- External Communication: Liaise with suppliers, contractors, and regulatory authorities as needed.
Section Five: UAE-Specific Experience Requirements
Given the requirement of no less than 6 years of experience in the UAE, the following additional responsibilities and competencies are essential:
- Knowledge of Local Regulations: In-depth knowledge of municipal laws and food regulatory authorities in each emirate.
- Dealing with Regulatory Bodies: Proven experience in dealing with regulatory inspectors and competent authorities in the UAE.
- Understanding of Islamic Requirements: Comprehensive understanding of Halal slaughter requirements in accordance with standards approved in the UAE.
Section Six: Language Requirements
12. Bilingual Proficiency
- Arabic Language: Full professional proficiency in Arabic (both written and spoken) for effective communication with local authorities, regulatory inspectors, and Arabic-speaking team members, as well as for preparing official documentation and reports in Arabic.
- English Language: Full professional proficiency in English (both written and spoken) for communication with multinational teams, international suppliers, preparation of technical reports, and compliance with international standards documentation.
Work Location: In person