alfanar Electric is looking for an experienced Site Foreman to supervise electrical installation and site operations in Dubai, UAE. The successful candidate will lead on-site electrical teams, coordinate daily activities, monitor work progress, and ensure that all electrical installation, commissioning, and maintenance activities meet project specifications and safety requirements.
This role is suitable for candidates with 6–10 years of relevant work experience and a Diploma in Electrical Engineering or an Electrical Institute qualification. The ideal candidate should have strong site supervision, team leadership, quality control, and problem-solving skills.
Key Responsibilities
1. Electrical Site Supervision
Supervise daily electrical site activities and ensure work is completed according to approved drawings, technical specifications, and project requirements.
Oversee electrical installation, commissioning, and maintenance activities.
Monitor the quality of completed work and ensure compliance with applicable electrical standards.
Ensure workers use tools, materials, and equipment correctly and efficiently.
Coordinate site activities to maintain smooth project execution.
2. Team Leadership and Coordination
Assign daily tasks and responsibilities to electrical workers and site personnel.
Guide, train, and support team members to achieve operational targets.
Monitor employee performance and ensure work is completed within the planned schedule.
Coordinate with site engineers, supervisors, and project managers to resolve operational challenges.
Distribute workloads fairly and maintain effective teamwork and productivity.
3. Project Progress Monitoring
Monitor daily site progress and ensure activities are completed according to project schedules.
Prepare and communicate progress updates to site engineers or project managers.
Identify potential delays, resource shortages, and operational difficulties.
Recommend practical solutions to avoid project delays.
Coordinate the availability of electrical materials, tools, equipment, and manpower.
4. Electrical Installation and Troubleshooting
Support the electrical team in carrying out installation and commissioning activities.
Assist in identifying and resolving electrical installation problems.
Coordinate troubleshooting activities and escalate complex technical issues to the responsible engineers.
Ensure electrical work follows approved technical procedures and project specifications.
Support maintenance activities and help maintain reliable electrical system performance.
5. Quality Control and Compliance
Inspect completed electrical work to ensure it meets required quality standards.
Ensure compliance with approved drawings, technical specifications, and applicable electrical codes.
Identify workmanship issues and coordinate corrective actions.
Maintain proper quality control practices throughout site operations.
Support continuous improvement in installation methods and work procedures.
6. Health, Safety and Environment
Enforce workplace health and safety rules across all electrical site activities.
Conduct regular site inspections to identify unsafe conditions and potential hazards.
Ensure workers follow approved safety procedures and use appropriate protective equipment.
Maintain proper housekeeping and safe working conditions.
Ensure compliance with relevant health, safety, and environmental requirements.
7. Documentation and Reporting
Maintain accurate daily records of site activities, work progress, and resource utilization.
Prepare work logs and report site incidents or operational issues.
Assist in preparing project progress reports for supervisors and management.
Document delays, deviations, and completed activities.
Ensure relevant site documentation is maintained properly.
General Responsibilities
Team Development and Workforce Management
Provide leadership, coaching, and direction to team members.
Train subordinates and develop an effective site workforce.
Delegate responsibilities according to employee skills and operational requirements.
Maintain fair task distribution to support teamwork and motivation.
Operational Delivery and Resource Management
Complete planned activities according to project schedules and operational targets.
Use manpower, materials, tools, and equipment efficiently.
Support timely project delivery while maintaining required quality and cost standards.
Prepare periodic reports highlighting progress and deviations from planned activities.
Problem-Solving and Continuous Improvement
Identify and resolve routine site operational problems.
Escalate complex technical or operational issues to the appropriate personnel.
Support improvements in site procedures, work methods, and operational efficiency.
Identify opportunities to improve processes through better coordination and automation.
Quality and Compliance
Follow company policies, procedures, and work instructions.
Maintain quality standards across all assigned activities.
Ensure site operations comply with relevant technical and regulatory requirements.
Health, Safety and Environmental Compliance
Follow established safety procedures and environmental controls.
Maintain a safe and secure working environment.
Promote safety awareness among workers and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
Qualifications and Education
Diploma from an Electrical Institute.
An electrical or related technical qualification relevant to site supervision.
Work Experience
6 to 10 years of relevant professional experience.
Experience in electrical site supervision, installation, commissioning, or maintenance activities.
Previous experience coordinating electrical workers and monitoring project site operations is beneficial.
Required Skills and Competencies
Quality Compliance.
Workplace Health and Safety.
Resource and Manpower Management.
Problem-Solving and Troubleshooting.
Electrical Site Supervision.
Team Leadership and Coordination.
Work Progress Monitoring and Reporting.
Electrical Installation and Commissioning.
Quality Inspection and Control.
Material and Equipment Coordination.
Communication and Team Management.
Job Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Job Title | Site Foreman |
| Company | alfanar Electric |
| Job Location | Dubai, UAE |
| Experience | 6–10 Years |
| Qualification | Diploma – Electrical Institute |
| Industry | Electrical / Engineering |
| Job Function | Site Supervision and Electrical Operations |