National Maintenance Manager — Reliability & Strategy

Air Liquide; Alberton; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Liquide is seeking a National Maintenance Manager to define nationwide maintenance strategies and budgets across all facility types and processes. The role drives reliable operations through CMMS oversight, spare parts control, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The incumbent will lead maintenance planning, KPI monitoring (MTBF, MTTR, OEE), subcontractor audits and technical support on engineering projects to enhance asset reliability while minimizing costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial Engineering or related field.
• CRE advantageous.
• Valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Define nationwide maintenance strategies and budgets.
• Oversee CMMS and spare parts inventory control.
• Lead continuous improvement via reliability analysis and downtime costs.
• Track KPIs such as MTBF, MTTR, and OEE.
• Develop maintenance plans and SOPs; manage audits and compliance.

Skills

People management

Maintenance strategy

CMMS

Regulatory compliance

Asset reliability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial Engineering

CRE (Certified Reliability Engineer)

Tools

CMMS systems

Job description

Air Liquide is seeking a National Maintenance Manager to define nationwide maintenance strategies and budgets across all facility types and processes. The role drives reliable operations through CMMS oversight, spare parts control, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The incumbent will lead maintenance planning, KPI monitoring (MTBF, MTTR, OEE), subcontractor audits and technical support on engineering projects to enhance asset reliability while minimizing costs.