Job Purpose

The role holder is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all maintenance & operation activities related to his/her department for all yard zones to ensure safe, efficient, and effective activities execution of the following business areas:

• Maintenance & operation of pumps stations, water systems & networks.

• Maintenance & operation of treatment plants, sanitary systems & networks.

• Maintenance & operation of industrials gases system & networks.

• Maintenance & operation of main electrical substations, modular substations, electrical systems, and cables.

Key Accountabilities & Working Relationships

Key Accountabilities:

• Develop and implement maintenance strategies and programs to ensure the efficient and reliable operation of utility systems, equipment & networks.

• Manage the maintenance budget, including forecasting and allocating resources effectively to meet maintenance needs.

• Ensure the implementation of the Asset Management System as per ISO 55001:2014, AM Policy and SAMP.

• Oversee the scheduling and coordination of preventive and corrective maintenance tasks to minimize downtime and disruptions to operations.

• Perform Preventive/Predictive Maintenance Program as planned and ensure zero overdue.

• Lead and supervise a team of maintenance technicians, engineers, supervisors and superintendents

• Providing guidance, training, and performance management to ensure timely and high-quality work.

• Lead the team to manage safely, timely and cost effectively all the maintenance garage activities.

• Establish and maintain effective communication channels with other departments to understand their maintenance needs and coordinate resources accordingly.

• Managing all utilities systems as following examples (electrical, waste, sanitary, stormwater, potable water, irrigation water, industrial gases, compressed air, pipes, valves, cables & panels).

• Conduct regular inspections and audits of facilities and equipment to identify maintenance needs, potential issues, and opportunities for improvement.

• Recommend changes to asset management plans including preventive maintenance checklists and frequencies according to the assets’ failures modes, main time between failures and historical reliability data.

• Collaborate with procurement and supply chain teams to ensure the availability of necessary maintenance materials, tools, and spare parts.

• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to maintenance, such as equipment uptime, mean time between failures (MTBF), and maintenance costs.

• Coordinate with external vendors and contractors for specialized maintenance services, ensuring compliance with contractual agreements and quality standards.

• Coordinate and ensure completion of annual compliance reports, contracts, and related documentation.

• Direct and lead operation and maintenance teams to work 24/7 as necessary.

• Stay updated on industry trends, technologies, and best practices in maintenance and reliability management, and propose innovative solutions to enhance the maintenance function.

• Work closely with HSEQ Department for potential hazards, to provide a safe working environment for all employees.

• As per ISO55001, review and approve business case studies including risks and decision-making matrix for acquisition of new assets.

• Review and recommend adjustment to the outsourcing strategies.

• Review and approve the manpower Training Needs Analysis and Individual Developmental Plans.

• Manage staff, including allocation of duties, competency training, performance evaluation and leave roster and absence.

• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement within the maintenance department, promoting employee engagement and development.

Working Relationships:

Internal Interactions: 

• General Manager Asset Management

• Asset Management Managers

• Asset Management Superintendents

• Asset Management Supervisors

• Asset Management Technicians

• Zones Operation Team

• FM&SS Team

• Marine Operations Team

• HSEQ Managers/Supervisors

External Interactions:

• Distributors of utilities services.

Who we are looking for

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, or Electrical Engineering or equivalent.

Experience:

• At least 15+ years of experience in a related field including (5) years at managerial level.

• IFS practical experience is a plus.

Professional Qualifications:

• The IAM AM Principles or CAMA certificate is a plus.

• CFM or FMP certificate from IFMA is a plus.

• ISO31000 Lead Certificate is a plus.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):

• Must have working knowledge of NEBOSH and/or OSHA standards and practices.

• HSE, Accountability and initiative taken for managing, maintaining, and improving the IMI’s health, safety, and environmental performance.

• Commitment to Quality, ensure continual process improvement alongside an ethos that is committed to ensuring that performance expectations of all assets are continually met.

• Planning & Organizing, Apt at implementing maintenance plans, budgets etc.

• Knowledge of MEP works.

• Communication, to be clear and decisive.

• Situation Management, Dynamic decision making when and as required.

• Leadership, Ability to effectively communicate strategic direction through sound logical, commercial, and technical reasoning, with all functional areas in the organization. Promote a “can-do” team spirit creating a culture of high standards, work ethic and job satisfaction within the department.

• Business Acumen, experienced in developing, implementing, and sustaining new business directions/functions with appropriate commercial and technical acumen.

Languages:

• Excellent English Skills.