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Maintenance and Engineering Intern - Umm Al Quwain (UAQ)
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About this Position
Ready to turn your engineering knowledge into real-world experience? Join our Engineering & Maintenance team and gain hands-on exposure to plant operations, maintenance, engineering projects, and continuous improvement in a dynamic manufacturing environment
What you´ll do
- Support preventive maintenance planning and maintenance activities using SAP.
- Get hands-on exposure to engineering projects, from planning through execution and commissioning.
- Support troubleshooting activities and help identify root causes of recurring equipment failures.
- Coordinate with contractors, suppliers, service providers, and internal teams.
- Support spare parts management and monitor critical inventory and stock levels.
- Assist with calibration planning, records, certificates, and coordination.
- Prepare engineering documentation, reports, and data analysis.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across Engineering & Maintenance.
- Ensure all activities are carried out in line with HSE and Life Saving Rules.
What makes you a good fit
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably within a relevant technical discipline.
- Fresh graduate or early-career professional with 0–2 years of experience.
- Interest in building a career within Engineering, Maintenance, Manufacturing, Industrial, Process, or Chemical environments.
- Strong interest in maintenance planning, troubleshooting, engineering projects, and plant operations.
- Comfortable working in both field-based and office-based environments.
- Good analytical and problem-solving mindset with an interest in identifying root causes and continuous improvement.
- Strong attention to detail, particularly when working with technical documentation, maintenance records, and calibration data.
- Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with internal teams, contractors, suppliers, and service providers.
Advanced level of English. - Good working knowledge of MS Office.
- Knowledge of or exposure to SAP is an advantage.
At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We look for a diverse team of individuals who possess different backgrounds, experiences, personalities and mindsets.
JOB ID: 26101130
Job Locations: United Arab Emirates, Dubai
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I am interested in several jobs. Can I apply for multiple positions at the same time?
Yes – simply fill out your profile in our online application system. Once your online profile is complete, you can apply for multiple positions.
The job offer is written in English. Should I write my application in English as well?
Yes, please. As Henkel is an international company, you will be working with colleagues from all over the world, and English is our official company language. Generally, our recommendation is to please write the application in the same language as the job ad.
Do I get feedback during the application process about the state of my application?
Each position that we have open with Henkel is unique, and finding the right candidate is important for both the hired candidate as well as for Henkel. We want to make sure that both the candidate and the company are a good fit for each other. We will provide feedback to the candidates throughout the entire process.
Can employees move between business areas and/or to a different country?
Yes, in fact, it is our expectation that Henkel employees will want to grow and explore different career paths during their time with us. This helps to support the company on a broad, global level.
Our “Triple Two” philosophy promotes this expectation, by allowing you to work in at least two different roles, in two different business areas and in two different countries. The reason behind this philosophy is that we believe working in different roles, business units and functions is good for your personal development and improves your understanding of Henkel as a global company.
If I have questions regarding my application, who do I contact?
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