Who We Are
We help to create icons. We help to build marvels. Our products feature in some of the most iconic buildings in the world.
RAK Ceramics is one of the largest ceramics brands globally, specializing in ceramic and gres porcelain wall and floor tiles, sanitaryware, faucets, and tableware. Headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, we serve clients in over 150 countries through operational hubs in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa, Asia, North & South America, and Australia.
With over 12,000 employees from 40+ nationalities, we are a truly global and diverse organization. RAK Ceramics is publicly listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and the Dhaka Stock Exchange.
The Role
RAK Ceramics is seeking an experienced Deputy Manager – Power and Desalination Plant to manage the operation and maintenance of 42 MW of captive power generation, power distribution networks, and the water plant.
The role will ensure uninterrupted power supply, oversee plant operations and maintenance, manage the O&M team, and ensure safety, reliability, and equipment availability.
What You Will Be Doing
Power Plant & Water Operations
- Supervise power generation, desalination, water treatment, and utility systems.
- Ensure continuous power supply to the factory and other facilities.
- Manage the 42 MW captive power generation.
- Manage power import from external suppliers.
- Monitor power generation, consumption, and water production KPIs.
Electrical Maintenance
- Manage electrical maintenance of natural gas engines and gas turbines.
- Maintain auxiliary equipment including compressors, pumps, motors, heat exchangers, boilers, control circuits, and sensors.
- Manage power distribution networks, substations, RMUs, and transformers.
- Support cable-laying projects and electrical calculations.
Plant Maintenance & Reliability
- Implement preventive maintenance schedules.
- Support planned and breakdown maintenance.
- Reduce equipment downtime.
- Implement RCM and condition monitoring programs.
- Lead RCA for equipment failures and plant disturbances.
- Conduct technical studies and recommend improvements.
Team & Safety Management
- Manage Engineers, supervisors, operators, and technicians.
- Ensure safe and efficient plant operations.
- Conduct toolbox talks and support safety practices.
- Provide team development and skills training.
- Coordinate with internal teams and suppliers.
Cost & Reporting
- Implement cost-reduction strategies.
- Monitor spare parts and material requirements.
- Analyze operational data and recommend improvements.
- Prepare reports for management.
- Support power plant audits and regulatory requirements.
What We Are Looking For
- Experience with Gas Engines and Gas Turbines .
- Experience with power distribution networks .
- Experience with RO Desalination and Water Treatment Plants .
- Knowledge of SAP PM/MM .
- Experience in plant maintenance, reliability, HSE, budgeting, cost control, and project management.
- Strong team leadership, communication, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
Our Ideal Match
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
- 10+ years of power plant management experience.
- Experience in operations and maintenance of Gas Engines and Gas Turbines.
- Experience with power distribution networks, RO Desalination, and Water Treatment Plants.
- Strong people management and leadership skills.
- Strong focus on plant reliability, efficiency, and safety
RAK Ceramics is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, nationality, disability, age, or marital status
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