Site Foreman | alfanar Electric

Role Overview

Site Foreman at alfanar Electric, a manufacturing division of alfanar Group based in the UAE.

Company Overview

alfanar is headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and operates construction and manufacturing businesses, design and development centers, and facilities across the Middle East and internationally. The company is involved in electrical, electromechanical and civil engineering construction; manufacturing and marketing electrical construction products; and allied engineering services.

alfanar Electric is the industrial arm, manufacturing a variety of low, medium and high voltage electrical construction products with operations in Riyadh and Jubail (Saudi Arabia), Dubai (UAE), and London (UK). The company maintains a development and engineering center in Chennai, India.

Role Purpose

Lead the on-site electrical team, ensuring the efficient and safe installation, commissioning, and maintenance of electrical systems. Troubleshoot issues, maintain accurate documentation, and ensure compliance with electrical codes and safety standards throughout the project.

Key Responsibilities

Site Supervision

• Oversee day-to-day site operations and ensure tasks are performed according to specifications and standards.
• Monitor the quality of work and adherence to safety and operational guidelines.
• Ensure proper use of tools, materials, and equipment at the site.

Team Coordination

• Assign tasks to site workers and monitor their performance.
• Guide and support team members to achieve daily objectives.
• Coordinate with engineers and supervisors to address operational issues.
• Train subordinates and form an effective team.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and direction to subordinates in all aspects of their work.
• Delegate assignments to subordinates in their respective areas.
• Ensure fair distribution of tasks to maintain morale and motivation.

Progress Monitoring

• Track daily progress and report updates to the site engineer or project manager.
• Identify potential delays or challenges and recommend solutions.
• Ensure timely availability of required materials and resources.
• Perform planned activities to meet operational and development targets according to delivery schedules.
• Utilize resources effectively to achieve objectives within efficient cost and time.
• Provide periodic reports detailing deviation and execution of planned tasks.

Health and Safety

• Enforce compliance with workplace safety rules and regulations.
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure safe working conditions and proper housekeeping.
• Ensure compliance with relevant safety, quality, and environmental management procedures and controls within defined area of work activity.
• Guarantee safety, legislative compliance, and delivery of high-quality products and services.

Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of daily site activities, work logs, and incidents.
• Assist in preparing progress reports and submitting updates to supervisors.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure quality requirements to develop effective quality control and processes including specifications for products, processes, or related activities.
• Comply with related policies, procedures, and work instructions.

Problem-Solving & Improvement

• Resolve problems that arise and escalate complex operational issues.
• Coordinate well-defined written systems, policies, and procedures.
• Seek automation opportunities as much as possible.

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma Degree in Electrical Institute.
• 6 to 10 years of work experience.

Skills & Competencies

• Quality Compliance.
• Safety.
• Resource Management.
• Problem Solving.