Supervisor - Rodding Maintenance

To provide safe and cost-effective mechanical/electrical/instrumentation maintenance and implement necessary predictive, preventive, and condition-based maintenance techniques and practices to minimize equipment downtime, thus enabling maximum production at minimum cost.

Supervises preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities that are carried out in an efficient and cost-effective manner with minimal downtime.

Analyses data gathered from shift reports, inspections, and work orders to plan and organize maintenance and repair activities for plant stoppages, down days, and turnarounds.

Checks and monitors that all maintenance work performed meets the standards approved by the Area Engineer / Maintenance Manager.

Investigates all repetitive equipment failures and takes remedial actions to prevent reoccurrence.

Ensures that plant and equipment are maintained in accordance with customer requirements, company policies, procedures, and applicable standards.

Coordinates with the respective Planning Engineers to recommend practical requirements in the formulation of engineering plans and liaises with the operations team to keep their requirements updated.

Develops maintenance plans, procedures, and standards to be applied, and carries out annual reviews of all existing procedures and standards according to recognized international standards.

Establishes and maintains good housekeeping standards in the workshop and plant area.

Provides adequate spare parts ensuring availability to meet plant requirements.

Plans, coordinates, and helps organize the necessary resources for maintenance activities during plant stoppages, down days, size changes, and turnarounds.

Prioritizes the work and allocates resources according to production needs to ensure the reliability and availability of all equipment and systems in the designated plant area.

Liaises frequently with Operations personnel to monitor equipment performance effectively.

Encourages all employees to participate in the company’s Productivity Enhancement Programmes.

Implements the company’s training requirements, with particular emphasis on UAE National development.

Ensures immediate response to any equipment failure.

Conducts regular safety meetings to ensure safe working conditions are sustained across the division/area.

Liaises with the Safety Department to uphold and maintain safe working practices and compliance with the company’s Safety Plan and Environmental Management System standards.

Supervises adherence of departmental personnel to all company safety policies and procedures, including molten metal environment protocols and Permit to Work / Hot Work / Lock-out, Tag-out systems.

Authorizes minor changes to PM & Planned Maintenance routines and systems; initiates major changes with the approval of the Area Manager.

Agrees on changes to weekly PM schedules with Operations.

Establishes appropriate shift coverage by Technicians to ensure immediate and competent response to failures.

Advises the Area Engineer on technical issues as required.

Sets clear and measurable objectives in support of departmental goals.

Participates in the company’s TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) initiative implementation within the assigned area.

Engages team members in the suggestion scheme for continuous improvement.

Performs other related duties as directed.

As per Delegation of Authority, Policies & Procedures.

Diploma in relevant field

Completion of PEC Craft Training

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field

7 years of relevant experience in a heavy industry after Diploma

4 years of experience after PEC Craft Training

Completion of Graduate Training

Good knowledge of written and spoken English

Familiar with all maintenance tools and good IT knowledge

Exposure to installation and troubleshooting

Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and manuals

Completion of First Line Management – Level 1

Demonstrates ability to work within strict budgetary confinements and spare parts inventory control