PMV Manager (Plant, Machinery & Vehicles)- FLEET MANAGER

Confidential; Abu Dhabi; Vor Ort; AED 167.000 - 223.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Confidential is seeking an experienced Fleet Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of the fleet, site entry compliance, and workshop operations across UAE oil & gas projects. You will plan, mobilize, and allocate assets, while maintaining safety standards and efficient fuel management.

The role requires a strong track record in UAE oil & gas, leadership of multidisciplinary teams, and hands-on experience with maintenance programs and fleet software.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering (preferred).
• Minimum 10 years in fleet, plant and equipment management.
• 5+ years UAE oil & gas sector experience (ADNOC or contractor).
• Experience managing mixed fleet incl. cranes, lowbeds.
• Workshop management experience.
• Strong IVMS/GPS, fuel management, and fleet software knowledge.

Aufgaben

• Asset and fleet planning across multiple sites.
• Mobilization and demobilization coordination.
• Maintenance workshop management; PM and corrective maintenance.
• Cost and fuel control; budgeting and variances.
• Leading and supervising GPS/IVMS control team.
• Compliance with HSE rules for transport and lifting.

Kenntnisse

Fleet planning

Leadership

Budgeting

GPS/IVMS

Safety compliance

Oil & gas knowledge

English fluency

Ausbildung

Mechanical/Automotive Eng degree

Tools

IVMS

GPS tracking

Fleet software

ERP

Jobbeschreibung

Scope of work and key responsibilities

Fleet operations and planning

• Manage the full fleet lifecycle: acquisition, registration, deployment, utilization, rental/hire-in, and disposal.

• Plan daily and weekly allocation of vehicles, equipment, cranes and lowbeds to projects according to site requirements.

• Coordinate mobilization and demobilization of equipment, operators and drivers to oil & gas sites.

• Plan lowbed movements of heavy equipment, including route surveys, escorts and oversize/overweight permits where required.

• Maintain an up-to-date fleet register (asset number, plate, chassis, model, year, location, status, assigned project).

• Monitor utilization and idle time, and recommend redeployment, hire-in/hire-out or disposal of under-used assets.

Oil & gas site entry compliance and security passes

• Prepare every vehicle and item of equipment to meet client entry requirements before mobilization (e.g. ADNOC Group companies and other operators).

• Arrange third-party inspection and certification for cranes, lifting equipment and lifting accessories (load test certificates, TPI stickers) and track their expiry dates.

• Ensure required safety fittings are installed and valid: IVMS/GPS tracking, spark arrestors, fire extinguishers, first aid kits, reverse alarms, beacons, seat belts, rollover protection, flags where required.

• Ensure drivers and operators hold valid UAE licences, operator certificates (e.g. crane operator, rigger, banksman), defensive driving and client-mandated training (H2S, site induction).

• Coordinate vehicle and personnel security passes and gate permits with client security departments; track pass validity and renew before expiry.

• Keep complete compliance files per asset for client audits and inspections.

Workshop and maintenance management

• Manage the company workshop: mechanics, auto-electricians, tyre and service staff, tools and spare parts.

• Set up and run a preventive maintenance (PM) schedule based on kilometres and engine hours for every asset.

• Control corrective maintenance and breakdowns, including on-site field repairs, to minimize downtime.

• Approve job cards, track repair time and cost per asset, and decide between in-house repair and outside workshops or dealers.

• Manage spare parts, tyres, batteries and lubricants stock with procurement; avoid both shortages and overstock.

• Manage warranties, dealer service contracts and supplier performance.

Fuel and diesel consumption control

• Set up and run a fuel management system (fuel cards, tank/bowser records, IVMS data) for all vehicles and equipment.

• Control diesel issued to heavy equipment and cranes on site against engine hours and work done.

• Establish consumption benchmarks per asset type (L/100 km for vehicles, L/hour for equipment) and investigate deviations.

• Reconcile monthly fuel purchases against issues and consumption; detect and report misuse, theft or leakage.

• Report monthly fuel cost per project and per asset, and propose savings (idle reduction, route planning, driver behaviour).

GPS / IVMS control team management

• Lead and supervise the GPS/IVMS control room team (GPS controllers/monitors), including shift rosters to cover all operating hours.

• Ensure every vehicle and item of equipment has a working GPS/IVMS unit that meets client requirements; coordinate installation, repair and replacement with the service provider.

• Set up live monitoring rules and alerts: overspeeding, harsh braking, unauthorized movement, night driving, geofence violations, excessive idling and driving-hours limits.

• Make sure the team escalates violations immediately to drivers, supervisors and management, and that each case is recorded and closed.

• Review daily and weekly GPS reports, and use the data for driver scoring, disciplinary action, fuel control and utilization analysis.

• Submit IVMS reports and compliance data to oil & gas clients as required.

• Train GPS controllers on the tracking system, client rules and reporting standards; set targets and evaluate their performance.

HSE and driver management

• Enforce company and client HSE rules for transport, lifting operations and equipment use.

• Monitor IVMS reports (speeding, harsh braking, night driving, fatigue) and take corrective action with drivers.

• Investigate vehicle and equipment incidents and accidents, report them to client and management, and follow up corrective actions.

• Arrange training and refresher courses for drivers and operators.

Administration, cost control and reporting

• Manage vehicle registration (Mulkiya) renewals, insurance, traffic fines and Salik/Darb tolls.

• Prepare and control the annual fleet budget: maintenance, fuel, spare parts, hire charges, insurance.

• Report monthly KPIs to management: availability, utilization, maintenance cost, fuel consumption, incidents, compliance status.

• Allocate fleet costs to projects for job costing and client invoicing where applicable.

• Coordinate with HR, procurement, finance, HSE and project managers.

Qualifications and experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering (preferred), or a diploma in Automotive/Mechanical Engineering with strong relevant experience.

Experience

• Minimum 10 years in fleet and equipment management, with at least 5 years as Fleet Manager or Assistant Fleet Manager.

• Minimum 5 years in the UAE oil & gas sector (ADNOC Group or contractor projects) is mandatory.

• Proven experience managing a mixed fleet of light vehicles, heavy trucks, heavy equipment, cranes and lowbeds (ideally 100+ assets).

• Hands-on experience running a workshop and preventive maintenance programme.

• Proven record of controlling fuel and diesel consumption with measurable savings.

Certifications (preferred)

• Valid UAE driving licence (light vehicle mandatory; heavy vehicle an advantage).

• NEBOSH IGC or IOSH Managing Safely.

• Lifting operations / crane management awareness (e.g. LEEA, CITB or equivalent).

• Fleet management certification (e.g. CAFM/NAFA, IRTE) is a plus.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of ADNOC and oil & gas site entry, HSE and lifting requirements, and UAE traffic regulations.

• Experience with IVMS, GPS tracking, fuel management and fleet/maintenance software; ERP experience an advantage.

• Strong MS Excel and reporting skills; budgeting and cost control.

• Leadership of multinational technical teams; good communication with clients and security departments.

• English fluent; Arabic is an advantage.

• Available to join within 30-60 days; UAE-based candidates preferred.

Salary and benefits

Recommended budget: AED 15,000 - 20,000 gross per month (all-inclusive) for a candidate with 10–15 years of experience including UAE oil & gas. This is above general fleet manager averages because of the oil & gas, crane/lowbed and workshop requirements.

Desired Candidate Profile

Role overview:

• Asset and fleet planning: mobilization, allocation, utilization and demobilization of plant, machinery and vehicles across multiple oil & gas project sites

• Ensuring all vehicles and equipment meet oil & gas site entry requirements (TPI certification, safety fittings, IVMS) and obtaining security passes and gate permits

• Maintenance and repairs: managing the company workshop and the preventive and corrective maintenance programmes, minimizing equipment downtime, and coordinating third-party service providers

• Cost and fuel control: tracking operational budgets, rental agreements, spare parts inventory, and diesel/fuel management systems, and reporting variances

• Leading and supervising the GPS/IVMS control team

• Compliance and safety: ensuring all machinery, lifting gear and vehicles meet statutory regulations, local traffic laws and HSE standards

• Fleet budget and monthly KPI reporting

Key responsibilities include:

• Asset and fleet planning: mobilization, allocation, utilization and demobilization of plant, machinery and vehicles across multiple oil & gas project sites

• Ensuring all vehicles and equipment meet oil & gas site entry requirements (TPI certification, safety fittings, IVMS) and obtaining security passes and gate permits

• Maintenance and repairs: managing the company workshop and the preventive and corrective maintenance programmes, minimizing equipment downtime, and coordinating third-party service providers

• Cost and fuel control: tracking operational budgets, rental agreements, spare parts inventory and diesel/fuel management systems, and reporting variances

• Leading and supervising the GPS/IVMS control team

• Ensuring all machinery, lifting gear and vehicles meet statutory regulations, local traffic laws and HSE standards

• Fleet budget and monthly KPI reporting

Key requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Mechanical / Automotive Engineering

• Minimum 10 years of fleet, plant and equipment management experience, including at least 5 years in the UAE oil & gas sector (ADNOC Group or contractor projects)

• Proven experience with cranes, lowbeds, heavy equipment and lifting gear, and with workshop management

• Strong knowledge of IVMS/GPS systems, fuel management and fleet software

• Experience using AI tools and digital solutions for fleet management (for example predictive maintenance, telematics analytics or automated reporting)

• Valid UAE driving licence; NEBOSH/IOSH is an advantage

• UAE-based candidates with a notice period of 30 to 60 days are preferred