Plant Maintenance Supervisor

Cemex UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 391,000 - 614,000; Full time

Job summary

Cemex United Arab Emirates is hiring a RMX Plant Maintenance Superintendent to oversee maintenance across multiple sites in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The role emphasizes asset reliability, preventive & predictive maintenance, and strict adherence to Cemex HSE standards to maintain safe, efficient operations.

You will lead site maintenance supervisors, coordinate installation and commissioning of batch plants and refrigeration systems, and optimize spare parts and vendor scopes while driving

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• 8–10 years in heavy industrial maintenance.
• Experience leading maintenance teams.
• Lifecycle management of concrete batching plants and cooling systems.
• Proficiency with CMMS and SAP/ERP platforms.
• Willingness to travel between sites in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate maintenance operations across multiple Ready-Mix facilities.
• Mentor Site Maintenance Supervisors to balance production needs.
• Oversee installation, commissioning, and handover of new batch plants and infrastructure.
• Develop asset management, preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Manage external vendors, major overhauls, and safe plant shutdowns.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Multi-site coordination

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering

Tools

SAP

CMMS

ERP

Job description

Cemex United Arab Emirates, a leading building materials company is hiring!

Position: Ready-Mix Plant Maintenance Superintendent

Location: Dubai / Abu Dhabi, UAE (Multi-site coverage)

Role Overview

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the RMX Plant Maintenance Superintendent will oversee maintenance operations, mobilization, installation, and commissioning of ready-mix batch plants and industrial refrigeration units (ice plants/chillers) across multiple sites. This role will lead site maintenance supervisors, enhance asset reliability, and ensure full compliance with Cemex HSE standards to maintain a safe and efficient working environment.

Key Responsibilities

Multi-Site Leadership:

Lead and coordinate maintenance operations across multiple ready-mix facilities.

Manage & Mentor Site Maintenance Supervisors to balance department performance with production demands.

Manage the mobilization, mechanical/electrical installation, commissioning, and eventual handover of new batch plants and associated infrastructure across various site locations.

Preventive & Predictive Strategy:

Establish, optimize, and enforce comprehensive asset management programs, including preventative and predictive maintenance schedules, to minimize operational downtime.

Deliver technical leadership for heavy industrial refrigeration applications, including ice plants and chillers, ensuring strict operational standards are maintained.

Define the scope of work for external vendors and third-party contractors, managing resource allocation, major overhauls, and plant shutdowns safely, on time, and within budget.

Inventory & Spare Parts Governance:

Review and authorize major spare parts requisitions, optimizing warehouse inventory levels for critical maintenance materials.

Promote a zero-harm workplace by ensuring that all engineering and maintenance activities are conducted in full compliance with UAE health and safety regulations and Cemex HSE policies.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• Minimum of 8–10 years of progressive experience in heavy industrial maintenance (specifically Ready-Mix or Cement manufacturing).
• Proven experience leading maintenance team in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Expertise in the lifecycle management of concrete batching plants (mixers, silos, conveyors, control systems) and industrial cooling systems (ice plants/chillers).
• Advanced knowledge of preventative and predictive maintenance methodologies, lean manufacturing concepts, and asset performance tracking.
• Proficiency utilizing CMMS and ERP platforms (preferred experience with SAP).
• Strong coordination skills, with experience interfacing between equipment manufacturers, technical sub-contractors, and internal corporate stakeholders.
• Familiarity with local municipality regulations and permitting across Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
• A valid UAE driving license is required due to frequent multi-site travel.

Language & Personal Attributes

• Fluent in English is a must (Arabic or Hindi is an advantage).
• Excellent technical reporting and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex plant metrics clearly to upper management.