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Maintenance Manager – I and C Systems

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Maintenance Manager – I&C Systems to oversee the maintenance, reliability, and performance of all instrumentation and control systems across our plant operations. This role is responsible for ensuring that field instruments, control systems, and automation infrastructure function efficiently and comply with safety, quality, and operational standards. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in industrial maintenance and the ability to lead multi-disciplinary I&C teams in a fast-paced, high-risk environment.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Plan, manage, and execute maintenance programs for all field instrumentation and control systems (DCS, PLC, SCADA, SIS).

  • Supervise preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance tasks to minimize downtime and optimize asset life.

  • Lead a team of I&C technicians and engineers, ensuring proper training, scheduling, and performance management.

  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to control loops, signal integrity, transmitters, valves, analyzers, and system interfaces.

  • Coordinate maintenance during planned shutdowns, turnarounds, and emergency situations.

  • Develop and maintain calibration schedules, test protocols, and maintenance procedures in compliance with international standards.

  • Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and functional safety standards (e.g., IEC 61511, ISA, API).

  • Maintain spare parts inventory, procurement planning, and vendor coordination for I&C-related equipment.

  • Collaborate with engineering and operations teams for control system upgrades, reliability improvement projects, and process optimization.

  • Generate maintenance KPIs, reports, failure analyses, and recommendations for improvement.


Key Focus Areas:

  • Preventive & Predictive Maintenance of I&C Assets

  • Instrument Calibration, Loop Checking & Troubleshooting

  • Control System Health Monitoring (DCS/PLC/SCADA/SIS)

  • Maintenance Planning & Scheduling Tools (CMMS)

  • Asset Reliability, MTBF/MTTR Tracking & RCA

  • Functional Safety Compliance (IEC 61511 / SIL Implementation)

  • Shutdowns, Turnarounds & Project Support

  • Vendor and Contractor Management

  • Maintenance Budgeting and Spare Parts Management

  • Team Supervision and Technical Training


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation, Electrical, Control Systems, or Electronics Engineering

  • 10–15+ years of experience in I&C maintenance in industrial environments, with at least 5 years in a supervisory or managerial role

  • In-depth knowledge of industrial control systems (Emerson, Honeywell, ABB, Yokogawa, Siemens, etc.)

  • Experience with CMMS systems (e.g., SAP, Maximo)

  • Certification in Functional Safety (TÜV, CFSE) or equivalent is an asset

  • Excellent problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills

Job Detail
  • Work Type: Full Time
  • Languages to be known : Arabic, English
  • Country: United Arab Emirates
  • City: Dubai
  • Job Category : Power Plants