Maintenance Manager

MIRA Consulting Bahrain; Bahrain; On-site; USD 79,787 - 186,169; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Maintenance Manager to oversee a predictive and preventive maintenance program. This role involves managing plant operations, ensuring equipment reliability, and leading a team of technicians. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Mechanical Engineering, specialized in Hydraulics, and over six years of experience in the metal industry, preferably aluminum. This position offers a chance to implement effective maintenance strategies while collaborating with various departments to enhance operational efficiency. If you're passionate about optimizing plant performance and leading a dedicated team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of hands-on experience in the metal industry, preferably aluminum.
• Ability to manage plant maintenance and lead a team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Execute predictive and preventive maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Communicate with operations and QA to coordinate maintenance work.

Skills

Planning and organizing

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Specialization in Hydraulics

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project planning software

Skype

Job description

• Execute an effective predictive and preventive maintenance program to minimize unscheduled downtime.
• Maintain all equipment in satisfactory condition. Recommend modifications of existing equipment and replacement of existing equipment that will improve operations and reduce maintenance costs.
• Monitor and review the operation of the plant equipment and systems constantly to minimize unplanned downtime, anticipate and solve problems in a timely manner, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop an annual budget for required maintenance activities. Review and report monthly on performance against the budget.
• Communicate directly with the operations department to coordinate maintenance and repair work in process areas.
• Communicate directly with the Quality Assurance Department to ensure effective participation by the maintenance technicians in the implementation of quality policies and procedures and maintaining ISO procedures.
• Implement programs and procedures required to ensure plant cleanliness.
• Conduct employee performance reviews based on job descriptions to determine the competency, knowledge, and contribution of the maintenance technicians and maintenance subdivision managers.
• Maintain and update operating and training manuals for the maintenance department.
• Maintain and ensure implementation of safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures in line with department, company, and national legal requirements.
• Plan and implement preventive maintenance schedules.
• Manage plant and equipment shut-downs and turnarounds.
• Procure spare parts.
• Manage people.

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Specialized in Hydraulics.
• Six (6) plus years of hands-on experience in the metal industry, preferably in the aluminum industry.
• Demonstrated ability in planning and organizing, controlling, coordinating, and directing a Plant/Maintenance Department.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well with others.
• Computer skills, preferably Microsoft Office Suite, project planning, Skype, etc.
• Must be willing to work extended hours when required.

About The Company
Management Information Resource Associates - MIRA is an independent, UK and Bahrain based consultancy practice that offers business consultancy services and comprehensive business solutions across a wide range of industries, business sectors, and government organizations. MIRA works on implementing lucrative partnerships with organizations that have growth potential, with a geographic focus on promising locations in the Middle East. Our approach balances risks and builds on the region's untapped opportunities. We create tailor-made solutions that cater to organizations in the region while enhancing international best practices and benchmarks.