Department: Power & Air
UAE
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Generators
• Diagnose and repair Cummins, CAT and Perkins diesel gensets (100–2,000 kVA): fuel, cooling, lubrication, air intake, turbo and electronic engine management systems.
• Use OEM diagnostic tools (Cummins INSITE, CAT ET, Perkins EST) to read fault codes, adjust parameters and update software.
• Troubleshoot alternators, AVRs, breakers and protection relays; carry out insulation resistance and winding tests.
• Configure and repair controllers (DeepSea, ComAp, PowerCommand, EMCP, Woodward) and ATS panels.
• Commission synchronised and paralleled multi-set installations, including load sharing and grid/mains parallel where required.
• Perform load bank tests and issue test reports before delivery and after major repairs. Air compressors
• Service and repair portable diesel air compressors (e.g. Atlas Copco, Doosan, Sullair, Kaeser): air ends, unloader/regulation systems, separators and coolers.
• Check delivered pressure and flow (bar/CFM) against specification and customer duty. Service delivery
• Monitor planned preventive maintenance (PPM) by running hours and calendar, including oil sampling.
• Respond to on-site breakdowns 24/7 and restore power or air quickly and safely.
• Monitor complete pre-delivery inspections (PDI) and off-hire inspections, recording damage, fuel and hour readings with photos.
• Lead overhauls and major component replacements (top-end, in-frame, alternator rewind coordination). Team, quality and records
• Allocate jobs to and supervise technicians; check their work and sign off completed jobs.
• Train junior staff on OEM procedures, diagnostics and safe working.
• Raise accurate job cards, service reports and parts requests in the rental/ERP system.
• Identify repeat failures, perform root cause analysis and recommend fixes or fleet modifications.
• Support warranty claims and liaise with OEM dealers on technical bulletins and parts.
• Follow and enforce HSE rules: permit-to-work, LOTO, PPE, lifting, hot work, fuel and spill control.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Essential
• Minimum 8 years' hands-on service experience on Cummins, CAT and/or Perkins diesel generators from 100 kVA to 2,000 kVA. • At least 3 years as a senior or lead engineer guiding a team of technicians.
• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Electromechanical Engineering.
• Proven experience with synchronising, load sharing, ATS and generator control panels.
• Working experience on portable diesel air compressors.
• Competent with OEM diagnostic software and electrical test equipment (multimeter, clamp meter, insulation tester).
• Valid UAE driving licence. Preferred
• OEM training certificates (Cummins, CAT, Perkins, Atlas Copco or similar).
• Experience in a power rental company or OEM dealer in the GCC.
• Exposure to critical-power sites: hospitals, data centres, oil & gas, utilities.
• HSE training (e.g. IOSH Working Safely, NEBOSH) and electrical authorisation.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
• Split between workshop and customer sites across the UAE, including outdoor work in high summer temperatures.
• On-call rota for 24/7 breakdown support, with overtime and weekend work as needed.
