Assistant Manager - Mill Mechanical

Decision Management Consultants LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Decision Management Consultants LLC is seeking an Assistant Manager – Mill Mechanical in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The role oversees planned, preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance for mill equipment, ensuring safety, reliability, and compliance with IMS standards.

Required are 10–15 years in hot rolling mill maintenance and a BE or DME. Attractive benefits under UAE labor law and a challenging leadership position await the right candidate.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of experience in hot rolling mill projects and mechanical maintenance.
• BE or DME required or equivalent.
• Knowledge of IMS/ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute shutdowns and maintenance activities with required materials and manpower.
• Ensure spare parts availability to meet operational needs and emergencies.
• Reduce equipment downtime and meet MTTR/MTBF targets for mill equipment.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and safety standards.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Safety compliance

Team leadership

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Assistant Manager - Mill Mechanical

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 07/14/2026

We are hiring an Assistant Manager – Mill Mechanical for one of our clients, a leading metal and steel manufacturing company based in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

About Our Client

Our client is a leading metal and steel manufacturing company based in Abu Dhabi, UAE, recognized for delivering high-quality steel products and engineering solutions to a wide range of industries. With a strong commitment to operational excellence, innovation, and safety, the company operates state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing facilities and adheres to international quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute capital shutdowns, monthly shutdowns, and daily maintenance activities while arranging the required materials and manpower
• Ensure the availability of critical spare parts to meet operational requirements and emergencies
• Reduce equipment downtime and achieve MTTR and MTBF targets for mill equipment
• Coordinate regularly with the procurement department and vendors to ensure the timely availability of spare parts
• Maintain accurate maintenance records in both digital and hard‑copy formats
• Ensure workplace safety, implement TPM practices, and maintain high housekeeping standards
• Ensure compliance with the Integrated Management System (IMS) requirements, including ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with Permit‑to‑Work (PTW), Lockout/Tag out (LOTO), risk assessment procedures, and PPE requirements
• Identify operational risks, environmental aspects, unsafe acts, and unsafe conditions, and implement appropriate control measures
• Ensure the safe handling, storage, and disposal of maintenance waste, including oils, grease, scrap, chemicals, damaged parts, and used consumables
• Monitor safety controls related to rotating equipment, hydraulic systems, lifting operations, EOT cranes, and hot work activities
• Participate in investigations of incidents, near misses, equipment failures, and breakdowns, and implement corrective and preventive actions
• Support emergency preparedness and response activities, including fire safety, evacuation drills, crane emergencies, and mock drills
• Ensure contractor compliance with safety requirements during maintenance, shutdown, and project activities
• Participate in internal and external IMS audits and ensure the timely closure of observations and non‑conformities
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment reliability, energy efficiency, safety performance, environmental performance, and maintenance optimization
• Conduct technical training and competency development programs for team members

Authority

• Execute all mechanical maintenance and project activities within the assigned areas of responsibility
• Prepare maintenance budgets for the assigned section and initiate the procurement of spare parts and service contracts as required
• Manage spare parts inventory and service contracts for the assigned section
• Coordinate manpower allocation and recommend leave planning for team members with reporting manager approval
• Stop any unsafe work or activity that may cause injury, equipment damage, or environmental impact
• Recommend technical improvements and maintenance optimisation initiatives

Accountabilities

• Ensure the safety of employees, contractors, and equipment in the Mill and RHF areas
• Manage planned, preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance of Mill and RHF equipment
• Reduce equipment downtime and achieve maintenance performance targets, including MTTR and MTBF
• Ensure compliance with IMS, legal, safety, environmental, and operational requirements
• Maintain the availability of critical spare parts and maintenance resources
• Ensure accurate maintenance documentation, record management, and audit readiness
• Complete shutdowns and maintenance activities within the planned schedule
• Support the training, competency development, and skill enhancement of team members
• Conduct annual performance appraisals for the Mill Mechanical team
• Promote continuous improvement in operational reliability, safety culture, energy efficiency, and maintenance effectiveness

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering (BE) or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (DME)
• 10–15 years of experience in hot rolling mill projects and mechanical maintenance
• Employee Benefits as per the UAE Labor Law