Preventive Maintenance Manager

AL Marwan General Contracting Company; Sharjah; On-site; AED 279,000 - 390,600; Full time

Job summary

A prominent contracting firm is seeking a Preventive Maintenance Manager to enhance the fleet's reliability and efficiency. The role involves developing maintenance strategies for heavy equipment and overseeing PM operations to ensure compliance and safety standards. Candidates should hold a Mechanical Engineering degree and possess 12–15 years of relevant experience in preventive maintenance. Strong leadership, planning, and reporting skills are essential for this pivotal role based in Sharjah, UAE.

Qualifications

• 12–15 years of experience in preventive maintenance of heavy equipment or automotive fleets.
• Strong leadership and planning skills.
• Strong reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a full preventive maintenance strategy covering all asset categories.
• Set PM standards, procedures, and inspection guidelines for all equipment types.
• Monitor compliance with PM schedules and take corrective action.
• Lead PM optimization initiatives to reduce downtime.
• Supervise PM supervisors, planners, controllers, and technicians.
• Ensure PM schedules are executed effectively.
• Monitor equipment hours and usage trends.
• Conduct root cause analysis for equipment failures.
• Maintain accurate PM history and reports.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Reporting

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Who we are

Founded in 1978, Al Marwan Group is a diversified organization serving the construction, heavy machinery, Oil & Gas, real estate, developmentsand Hospitality sectors across the GCC. The Group operates through multiple business units and subsidiaries, delivering integrated solutions supported by strong operational expertise and a well‑established regional presence.

Job Summary

The Preventive Maintenance (PM) Manager is responsible for leading, implementing, and continuously improving the preventive maintenance strategy for all heavy equipment, trucks, vehicles, cranes, lifting machines, and support equipment. The role ensures maximum fleet availability, reduction of breakdowns, cost control, and full compliance with maintenance standards. The PM Manager plays a vital role in improving reliability, safety, and efficiency across all workshop operations.

Key Responsibilities

The key duties and responsibilities of the Preventive Maintenance Manager include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and implement a full preventive maintenance strategy covering all asset categories.
• Set PM standard, procedures, and inspection guidelines for all equipment types.
• Monitor compliance with PM schedules and take corrective action to improve adherence.
• Lead PM optimization initiatives to reduce downtime and improve equipment life cycle.
• Supervise PM supervisors, planners, controllers, and technicians.
• Ensure daily, weekly, and monthly PM schedules are executed effectively.
• Monitor equipment hours, usage trends, and PM intervals.
• Conduct root cause analysis for equipment failures and recommend corrective improvements.
• Ensure availability of PM kits, lubricants, and consumables.
• Approve PM checklists and ensure high‑quality inspections.
• Maintain accurate PM history and reports for all assets.
• Monitor PM KPIs including backlog, compliance %, breakdown ratio.
• Ensure all PM activities comply with HSE standards.
• Implement lockout/tagout and safe maintenance procedures.
• Conduct toolbox talks and promote safe working culture.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 12–15 years of experience in preventive maintenance of heavy equipment or automotive fleets.
• Strong leadership and planning skills.
• Strong reporting skills.