Electrical Engineer and Facilities Maintenance Supervisor

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Electrical Engineer and Facilities Maintenance Supervisor to lead the electrical operations, facility maintenance, and utility infrastructure for our operations in Doha, Qatar.

This role requires a balanced professional who combines rigorous electrical engineering expertise with strong facilities management leadership. You will oversee electrical troubleshooting, execute preventive maintenance schedules, manage sub-contractors, and ensure continuous uptime across building systems, commercial kitchen equipment, chillers, and HVAC units. Crucially, you will ensure full regulatory compliance with KAHRAMAA , Qatar Civil Defence Department (QCDD) , and MoPH safety and hygiene standards while minimizing operational downtime.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Engineering & Utility Operations

• System Maintenance & Inspections: Conduct routine testing, inspection, and troubleshooting of high/low voltage electrical panels, distribution boards (DBs/SMDBs), cabling, lighting, and power distribution systems in compliance with KAHRAMAA wiring regulations.
• Specialized Electro-Mechanical Systems: Maintain and supervise repair work on electrical components of commercial kitchen machinery, chillers, walk-in freezers, HVAC equipment (AHUs, FCUs, chillers), and water pumps.
• Breakdown & Corrective Maintenance: Lead emergency breakdown responses, conduct rapid root-cause analyses, and execute corrective repairs to prevent operational disruptions.

Facility Maintenance & Site Operations

• Comprehensive Facility Upkeep: Oversee multi-disciplinary maintenance across plumbing, drainage, HVAC systems, civil structures, and employee accommodations.
• Event & Temporary Power Support: Plan, install, and supervise safe electrical distribution and utility support for public markets, kiosks, exhibitions, and temporary event setups.
• Safety & Risk Audits: Perform regular inspections to proactively identify electrical hazards, safety non-compliance, equipment wear, and structural defects.

Compliance, Maintenance Planning & Financials

• Preventive Maintenance (PPM): Develop and execute daily, monthly, and annual preventive maintenance schedules across all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) assets.
• Regulatory Compliance: Maintain full compliance with local regulatory frameworks, including KAHRAMAA electrical regulations, QCDD fire and life safety standards, and Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) hygiene rules in food preparation areas.
• Procurement & Inventory: Monitor critical spare parts inventory, evaluate technical specs for replacement parts, and submit purchase requisitions to Procurement to ensure seamless operations.
• Cost Control & Quotes: Review vendor repair quotations in Qatari Riyals (QAR), track maintenance expenses against allocated budgets, and provide technical feasibility assessments for repair vs. replacement.
• Documentation & Logs: Maintain comprehensive records including breakdown logs, PPM compliance reports, inspection checklists, vendor SLAs, and safety sign-offs for management review.

Contractor & Team Supervision

• Operational Coordination: Coordinate with site leads and department managers to schedule non-emergency maintenance during off-peak hours, minimizing friction with daily operations.
• Sub-Contractor Management: Oversee external MEP contractors, facilities service providers, and specialized equipment vendors—verifying work quality and safety compliance prior to work sign-off.
• Safety Protocol Enforcement: Enforce strict electrical safety protocols, including safe isolation, Lock-out/Tag-out (LOTO), personal protective equipment (PPE) compliance, and HACCP/MoPH food area hygiene protocols.

Qualifications & Skills

Required Qualifications & Certifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution.
• Experience: 4–7+ years of progressive experience in electrical engineering and facility maintenance supervisory roles, preferably within GCC/Qatar.
• Regulatory Accreditation: KAHRAMAA Engineer License / Grade Certification (mandatory or strongly preferred depending on contract scope).
• Local Safety Standards: In-depth working knowledge of Qatar Civil Defence Department (QCDD) fire safety and life-safety systems.
• License: Valid Qatar Driving License (required for visiting multiple facilities, accommodations, and off-site setups).

Technical & Core Competencies

• Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of standard electrical systems (3-phase, distribution panels, switchgears), HVAC operations, cold room mechanics, and building management systems (BMS).
• Language Skills: Professional proficiency in English (mandatory). Knowledge of Arabic or Hindi/Urdu is highly advantageous for coordinating with local sub-contractors, laborers, and government inspectors.
• Leadership & Organizational Skills: Proven ability to manage field technicians, evaluate QAR commercial quotes, handle emergency breakdowns under pressure, and manage site budgets effectively.

Work Location: In person