Mechanical Maintenance Manager

Fujairah Building Industries; Fujairah City; On-site; AED 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Fujairah Building Industries seeks an experienced Strategic Mechanical Asset Manager to lead the maintenance strategy for plant equipment, utilities, and systems. You will oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective activities across insulation-focused production areas and manage ERP work orders and cost analytics.

The role requires 10–15 years in quality/process management in heavy manufacturing, strong English communication, and expertise in ISO 9001 and SPC.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years in Quality and Process management within insulation, glass, or heavy manufacturing.
• Expert knowledge of thermal insulation standards and ISO 9001 systems.
• Experience with SPC (statistical process control) techniques.
• Proficiency in Oracle EBS for quality data logging and production analysis.
• Strong leadership to guide engineers and technicians under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute strategic mechanical maintenance plans for plant machinery and auxiliary systems.
• Direct preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance across critical production areas.
• Oversee work orders, equipment history logs, and maintenance cost analytics in ERP.
• Plan and coordinate major shutdowns and capital machinery installations.
• Coordinate with procurement for spares and vendor management; enforce safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

English proficiency

Team leadership

Tools

Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS)

Job description

Strategic Mechanical Asset Management: Establish and oversee the short-term and long-term mechanical maintenance strategy for all plant machinery, heavy utility equipment, and auxiliary systems.

Continuous Line Reliability Oversight: Direct preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities across critical rockwool production areas:

• Cupola Furnace & Charging System: Water-cooled jacket maintenance, charging skips, air blast blowers, and slag disposal systems.
• Fiberization & Curing Chamber: High-speed spinning machines, binder spray pumps, collection chamber pendulum belts, and curing oven chain drives.
• Cutting & Packaging Line: Longitudinal/transverse slitting saws, offline pipe-forming machines, roll facers, and hydraulic baling presses.
• Auxiliary Utilities: Industrial air compressors, cooling towers, heavy-duty dust extraction systems, and water treatment pumps.

Work Order & ERP Management: Oversee the mechanical maintenance module in Oracle EBS, reviewing work orders, equipment history logs, and maintenance cost analytics.

Major Overhauls & Shut Down Planning: Plan, coordinate, and execute major annual factory shutdowns, cupola re-bricking overhauls, and capital machinery installation projects.

Spare Parts & Procurement Coordination: Define technical specifications for mechanical spares, approve PRs for critical items, and coordinate with Purchase and Stores for vendor management.

EHS & Industrial Safety Leadership: Enforce strict industrial safety standards, conduct regular risk assessments for high-risk mechanical work (lifting, welding in confined spaces, furnace work), and conduct daily safety toolbox talks.

Reporting & Executive Analytics: Prepare detailed mechanical availability reports, MTBF/MTTR metrics, shutdown progress reports, and budget variance analyses for the Plant Manager.

Skills

Experience: Minimum 10 to 15 years in Quality and Process management within the insulation, glass, or heavy manufacturing industry.

Technical Skills: Expert knowledge of thermal insulation standards, ISO 9001 systems, and statistical process control (SPC).

Software: Proficiency in using Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) for quality data logging and production analysis.

Leadership: Strong ability to lead a team of engineers and technicians and make firm decisions under production pressure.

Language: Professional English proficiency is essential; the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to the Plant Manager and Sales team is required.

Abilities: Advanced problem-solving skills and the ability to interpret complex chemical and physical test results.