Job Description

Administration Responsibilities:

• Prepare and submit regular maintenance reports.
• Plan and ensure the timely completion of planned preventive maintenance programs.
• Analyze complex operational and administrative problems, providing effective courses of action.
• Plan and approve leave for subordinates.
• Develop and implement goals, objectives, policies, procedures, work standards, and management controls.
• Measure, record, and report on utilities consumption.

Budget Responsibilities:

• Prepare, administer, and monitor the budget for the maintenance sub-division.
• Develop a 5-year Capex plan.
• Prepare business cases for proposed changes and improvements in systems, plant, and equipment.
• Assist in the review of the budget with the manager.

Maintenance Management:

• Plan, organize, and direct maintenance operations to maximize returns on assets.
• Initiate plans to minimize maintenance costs through effective resource utilization.
• Implement maintenance strategies supporting strategic initiatives.
• Establish accountabilities for problem-solving and cost reduction.
• Develop, review, and update written maintenance instructions and schedules.
• Provide technical assistance to staff and clients in plant design and operation.
• Prepare reports, analyze data, and make recommendations for facility improvement.
• Prepare tender specifications for outsourced services and procurement.
• Ensure good maintenance practices for mechanical, civil, and electrical plant, equipment, and facilities.

Human Resources Management:

• Select, motivate, and evaluate staff, providing training and development.
• Ensure adherence to company policies within the area of responsibility.
• Chair disciplinary enquiries when necessary.
• Maintain a productive team environment and identify skills gaps for training.

Statutory Obligations:

• Ensure compliance with the OHS Act, Regulations, and applicable standards.
• Assist in inspections and enquiries with the Department of Labor Inspector.
• Ensure timely and correct statutory inspections.
• Advise divisional managers on statutory requirements and support compliance efforts.
• Ensure contractors comply with company regulations and the OHS Act.
• Participate in pre-construction sessions and respond to Health and Safety Inspectors' inquiries.
• Carry out GMR 2(1 or 7) appointee's duties.

Project Management:

• Lead the planning and implementation of projects.
• Facilitate the definition of project scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Define project tasks and resource requirements.
• Develop full-scale project plans and manage project budgets.
• Assemble and coordinate project staff.
• Plan and schedule project timelines.
• Track project deliverables and report progress to stakeholders.

Other Responsibilities:

• Respond to emergency situations as necessary.
• Assume the responsibilities of the departmental head in the absence of the Manager.

Minimum Requirements:

• Mechanical Engineering degree with GCC factories certification.
• B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering.
• Ideally possess a B.Sc. Mech Eng Degree, GCC factories, Pr Eng, plus PM certification.
• 5 years of engineering experience, including 2 years as a Senior Engineer.

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