Workshop Manager

Job Title: Workshop Manager

Department: Waste Processing, Treatment & Disposal

Purpose:

The incumbent is responsible for overseeing all preventive and corrective maintenance, repair and upkeep operations of the Tadweer’s Heavy or Construction Equipment and truck fleets. The incumbent will ensure that the best physical resources are available to complete objectives according to budget.

Accountabilities:

General Maintenance and Repairs:

• Ensure maximum availability of fleets and equipment for Tadweer operations while maintaining the highest standards of maintenance and repairs as per OEM recommendations.

• Oversee general maintenance, PM services, and breakdown repairs for Tandeef earthmoving equipment. This additional responsibility is part of a new project that achieves 15-20% cost savings.

• Manage general maintenance, PM services, and breakdown repairs for Tandeef commercial portable compactors. This new project achieves savings of 25% and above.

• Initiate the digitalization of workshop operations and implement paperless reporting.

Training and Development:

• Train all facilities equipment operators to enhance their skills and promote cost-effective operations (fuel and maintenance cost savings).

• Identify team members for comprehensive and professional training as required. Quality and Safety Standards:

• Ensure the Beeah recycling workshop meets all ISO standards, including quality of work, health and safety of the workshop team, and environmental aspects.

Preventive Maintenance:

• Maintain scheduled preventive maintenance routines and ensure the highest standard of work.

• Oversee all preventive, corrective maintenance, and breakdown repairs for Tadweer’s heavy construction equipment and truck fleets.

Resource Management:

• Ensure the availability of the best physical resources to complete objectives within budget.

• Develop and implement new maintenance procedures and solutions as per ISO standards.

• Carry out periodic inspections to prevent premature failures of the construction equipment fleets. • Ensure fleet maintenance schedules are implemented and monitored through SAP.

• Plan and oversee all repairs, both PM and CM.

Reporting and Budgeting:

• Establish weekly, monthly, quarterly, or annual reports for budgeting and forecasting as requested by management.

• Monitor expenses and control the allocated maintenance budget.

• Monitor maintenance inventory and initiate orders for parts, equipment, tools, and materials.

Operational Support:

• Support Beeah-Recycling projects operations with a teamwork-oriented, proactive, and service focused approach.

• Support Tandeef projects (EME & PC’s) operations similarly.

• Ensure the reduction of equipment downtime and maximize fleet availability.

• Maintain close coordination between vendors, service providers, Tadweer operations, and the finance department for financial and purchase aspects of ongoing or forecasted jobs.

• Ensure technical negotiations achieve the highest quality and cost-effectiveness.

• Monitor and forecast challenges in fleet maintenance workflow and work with concerned managers for timely resolution.

• Coordinate with dispatchers, coordinators, and supervisors for fleet availability and prioritization. • Proactively address cases of neglect, misuse, or accidents, and present solutions or penalties for prevention.

• Document and record internal training and monitoring of operators for further evaluation and additional training if required.

Job Requirements Experience & Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Mechanical, Automotive Engineering or any related field

• Minimum 18 Years’ experience in Construction Equipment fleet/ heavy duty maintenance.

• Experience in service procedures and techniques of Caterpillar, Komatsu, Hyundai, Case, JCB, and Bobcat brands

• Proven record of Workshop Management Experience – minimum 5 years required.

• 10 Years’ UAE Experience

• UAE Driving License is preferred.

Knowledge & Skills

• Solid technical experience related to maintenance of Construction Equipment.

• Excellent knowledge of all Construction equipment brands agencies in local market. Aftermarket knowledge of local vendors is an advantage.

• Good Communication and data entry skills. English is a must.

• MS Office Skills

• Good administrative skills and team management skills.