Dairy Engineer - Abu Dhabi at Black Pearl

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Jul, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Dairy Processing, Preventive Maintenance, Troubleshooting, HACCP, GMP, ISO 22000, CIP Systems, Refrigeration Systems, Steam Boilers, UHT Processing, Equipment Validation, Process Optimization

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Description

Our client, a leading agricultural and dairy production company in Abu Dhabi, is seeking an experienced Dairy Engineer to oversee the operation, maintenance, and optimization of dairy processing equipment and production systems. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring efficient, safe, and high-quality dairy manufacturing processes while supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the production facility. The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge of dairy processing equipment, utilities, and production systems, with experience in the agricultural or food manufacturing sector. Key Responsibilities Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot dairy processing equipment to ensure maximum efficiency and minimal downtime. Plan and execute preventive and corrective maintenance for dairy processing machinery. Monitor production processes to ensure compliance with quality, food safety, and hygiene standards. Support the installation, commissioning, and validation of new processing equipment and production lines. Analyze equipment performance and recommend process improvements to increase productivity and reduce operational costs. Coordinate with production, quality assurance, maintenance, and engineering teams to ensure smooth daily operations. Ensure compliance with HACCP, GMP, ISO 22000, and food safety regulations. Monitor utilities including refrigeration, steam boilers, chilled water systems, compressed air, and CIP (Clean-in-Place) systems. Develop maintenance schedules, SOPs, equipment manuals, and technical documentation. Liaise with equipment suppliers and service providers for repairs, upgrades, and spare parts procurement. Participate in continuous improvement, automation, and energy efficiency initiatives. Ensure all engineering activities comply with health, safety, and environmental standards. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Dairy Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Food Engineering, or a related discipline. Minimum 5–8 years of experience in dairy manufacturing, dairy processing, or food production engineering. Experience working in a dairy processing plant, milk production facility, or agricultural manufacturing environment. Strong knowledge of dairy processing technologies and production systems. Experience with: Pasteurizers Homogenizers Separators Evaporators UHT Processing Systems Filling and Packaging Machines CIP Systems Refrigeration Systems Steam Boilers Familiarity with food safety and quality management systems. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. Preferred Certifications HACCP Certification GMP Certification ISO 22000 Food Safety Management NEBOSH or IOSH (advantageous) Lean Six Sigma (preferred) To view other vacancies we have, please check our website (www.blackpearlconsult.com) and follow us on our social media accounts - LinkedIn / Facebook / Twitter / Instagram Disclaimer: Black Pearl will never ask for money or any form to charge our candidates just to process or consider their application for any of our available vacancies. If you happen to receive such a request from any members of our staff or other individuals claiming to be part of Black Pearl, please do call our office at +9712 622 55 03 or drop us a message on our website - www.blackpearlconsult.com.

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Responsibilities

Oversee the operation, maintenance, and optimization of dairy processing equipment and production systems to ensure efficiency and safety. Coordinate with cross-functional teams to maintain food safety standards and implement continuous improvement initiatives.