Electrical Engineer - Sewage Treatment Plant

Company Overview

Six Construct, part of the BESIX Group, ranks as the largest Belgian construction firm active in the Middle East. With a skilled workforce and a focus on strategic planning combined with technology innovation, it tackles complex industry challenges. The company specializes in diverse projects such as commercial and residential buildings, sports and leisure facilities, as well as infrastructure and marine projects. It employs around 4,000 people regionally and 10,000 worldwide.

Role Importance

The Electrical Maintenance Engineer plays a vital part in guaranteeing the dependable, safe, and uninterrupted functioning of electrical equipment at the Sewage Treatment Plant. This role aims to maximize equipment uptime, limit operational interruptions, and foster sustainable plant processes while adhering to top safety, compliance, and performance standards.

Core Responsibilities

• Plan and carry out preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on electrical components and systems.
• Conduct troubleshooting, inspections, testing, repairs, and commissioning of the plant’s electrical assets.
• Manage maintenance for motor control centers (MCCs), switchgears, transformers, variable frequency drives (VFDs), soft starters, UPS units, generators, motors, and control panels.
• Oversee electrical isolation, lockout/tagout (LOTO), permit to work (PTW), and shutdown procedures to ensure maintenance safety.
• Perform root cause analysis and apply improvements to enhance equipment reliability and operational performance.
• Monitor asset conditions supporting predictive maintenance strategies.
• Collaborate effectively with Operations, Mechanical, and Instrumentation departments to optimize plant performance.
• Supervise contractors to guarantee safety and quality in maintenance tasks.
• Maintain records in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), asset histories, spare parts inventories, and other related documentation.
• Ensure activities comply with client standards, original equipment manufacturer (OEM) guidelines, IEC standards, and BESIX health, safety, and environment (HSE) protocols.

Qualifications & Competencies

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• At least 10 years’ experience in electrical maintenance, particularly in Sewage Treatment Plants (STP), Water Treatment Plants (WTP), utilities, or industrial sectors.
• Strong grasp of electrical power distribution, motor control systems, and industrial maintenance methodologies.
• Knowledge of IEC standards and electrical safety regulations.
• Proficient in identifying faults and troubleshooting electrical systems.
• Hands-on experience with MCCs, switchgears, transformers, VFDs, soft starters, generators, motors, and UPS systems.
• Familiarity with PLC and SCADA systems interfaces.
• Experience implementing preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and single-line diagrams.
• Experience operating CMMS tools like SAP, Maximo, Infor, or similar platforms.
• Strong understanding of LOTO, PTW, risk assessments, and safe work practices.
• Excellent skills in communication, planning, and management of contractor teams.

Additional Details

• Competitive compensation packages.
• Supportive and positive workplace environment.
• Chance to work with a leading global construction group.
• Exposure to substantial, impactful projects across the Middle East.
• Diverse, collaborative, and professional working culture.
• Opportunities for career advancement and skill development.