Maintenance Manager

Roles and responsibilities

• Manage and Lead a multi-disciplined maintenance team
• Ensure maintenance schedules are accurate and achievable
• Develop OEM contracts as directed by Client and maintenance requirements
• Author the maintenance section in the weekly and monthly reports
• Work with the CMMS / Planning Engineer to ensure maintenance routines are
• accurate and justified
• Appraise and update preventative maintenance routines in CMMS as applicable
• Develop maintenance backlog reports
• Develop a priority system for maintenance repairs against time and criticality
• Develop a call out system for emergency breakdown support
• Ensure there is robust forward planning for common user services (CUS) in
• scaffolding, lifting and insulation, which allows for the completion of all maintenance
• to schedule
• Engage competent local contractors to carry out all CUS work
• Direct the team to support shutdown and turnaround planning and resourcing
• Be aware of the priority of predictive maintenance requirements
• Ensure the team maintains critical materials holdings with minimum and maximum
• stock identified
• Ensure engineers audit the spares holdings advised by the EPC Contractor for
• accuracy and sufficiency
• Ensure self and team are fully conversant with the technical documentation available
• from EPC Contractor and OEMs
• Ensure self and team are fully conversant with all technical documentation required
• for maintenance and confirm it is available or resourced through OEMs or vendors
• Review competency of sub-contractors and engage local sub-contractors to support
• maintenance as required
• Engage competent local contractors to undertake non maintenance tasks, such as
• route clearance, chemical replenishment, closed drain / sceptic tank evacuation etc.
• Review MOCs for technical accuracy and delivery
• Provide technical input to modifications and work packs
• Develop a certification process to bring plant back on line after major maintenance
• or modifications ensuring integrity before handing over to operate
• Answer technical queries and guide sub-contract personnel on maintenance and
• best practices
• Monitor equipment performance and drive continuous improvement in plant and
• personnel
• Be conversant with Contract KPIs and support their delivery and attainment
• Ensure completion reports are submitted against all work and shutdowns /
• turnarounds
• Ensure good knowledge of the Contracted Services
• Commence and design a checklist system for routine maintenance tasks
• Participate in, or cooperate with; internal or external audits respectively
• Chair a weekly team meeting and maintain an action and minute log for discussion
• Attend weekly management meeting
• Compile or receive detailed written Handover prior to; and completion of leave and/or
• field breaks
• Carry out HSE and technical audits and inspections as directed
• Have a full awareness of the Company Code of Conduct and Business Ethics
• Conduct investigations into any HSE incidents or Technical occurrences

Desired candidate profile

1. Preventive and Predictive Maintenance:

   • Developing and implementing preventive maintenance programs to minimize equipment downtime.
   • Using predictive maintenance technologies (e.g., vibration analysis, thermography) to identify potential failures.

2. Team Leadership and Management:

   • Supervising and training maintenance staff, ensuring they have the necessary skills and knowledge.
   • Scheduling and prioritizing tasks for the maintenance team to maximize productivity.

3. Troubleshooting and Problem-Solving:

   • Diagnosing and resolving mechanical, electrical, and HVAC system issues.
   • Applying critical thinking to address complex maintenance challenges and emergencies.

4. Equipment and Facility Management:

   • Overseeing the maintenance of plant equipment, machinery, and facilities.
   • Managing inventory of spare parts and tools to ensure quick turnaround during repairs.

5. Safety and Compliance:

   • Enforcing safety standards and ensuring compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory requirements.
   • Conducting safety audits and risk assessments for equipment and workplace environments.

6. Budgeting and Cost Control:

   • Managing maintenance budgets, including labor costs, parts, and external services.
   • Identifying cost-saving opportunities through efficient resource management and process improvements.

Leadership and Soft Skills:

1. Project Management:

   • Leading maintenance projects from initiation to completion, including upgrades and installations.
   • Managing timelines, resources, and coordinating with other departments.

2. Communication:

   • Effectively communicating with other departments, management, and vendors.
   • Reporting on maintenance activities, including equipment downtime, repair costs, and efficiency metrics.

3. Time Management:

   • Balancing scheduled maintenance activities with emergency repairs.
   • Ensuring timely completion of tasks while adhering to SLAs or maintenance schedules.