Key Responsibilities:
- Plant & Machinery Management:Oversee the operation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical plant and machinery, including construction equipment, cranes, heavy-duty vehicles, and material handling machinery
- Ensure the optimal performance of plant and machinery through regular inspections, diagnostics, and preventive maintenance
- Coordinate repairs and maintenance activities tminimize downtime and avoid delays in project timelines
- Leadership & Team Management:Lead and manage a team of technicians, operators, and maintenance staff, ensuring high performance and effective coordination within the team
- Provide guidance and mentorship tteam members, ensuring their professional development and a positive work environment
- Delegate tasks and responsibilities effectively tensure that maintenance schedules and project timelines are met
- Preventive Maintenance & Repair:Develop and implement a comprehensive preventive maintenance schedule for all equipment tensure minimal operational disruption
- Troubleshoot and resolve machinery issues quickly and efficiently, ensuring that all machinery and equipment are in top working condition
- Project Management Support:Collaborate with project managers tensure that machinery and plant operations align with construction project timelines and budgets
- Provide input on equipment requirements for ongoing and upcoming projects, ensuring timely procurement and readiness of machinery
- Safety & Compliance:Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations related tconstruction machinery and equipment
- Conduct regular safety inspections and training tensure the safety of all personnel working with plant and machinery
- Monitor the safe operation of machinery on construction sites and take corrective action when necessary tprevent accidents
- Inventory & Budget Management:Maintain accurate records of equipment inventory, usage, and maintenance activities
- Monitor and manage the plant and machinery budget, ensuring cost-effectiveness while maintaining the highest operational standards
- Software & Systems Management:Utilize project management software and plant maintenance management systems (eg, SAP, Fleet Management Systems) ttrack maintenance schedules, equipment performance, and project requirements
- Generate reports and provide updates on machinery performance and maintenance activities tsenior management
Skills & Qualifications:
Education:Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related field.A diploma or certification in Plant Management or Heavy Equipment Management is a plus.
Experience:Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in the construction industry, with a focus on leadership or management roles related tplant and machinery.Proven experience in managing and maintaining a variety of construction plant and machinery, including cranes, heavy-duty vehicles, and material handling equipment.
Technical Skills:
- In-depth knowledge of mechanical plant and machinery, including construction equipment, cranes, heavy-duty vehicles, and material handling machinery
- Strong understanding of preventive maintenance, repair techniques, and machinery diagnostics
- Familiarity with construction project timelines, budget management, and operational logistics
- Leadership & Management:Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability tmotivate and guide a team effectively
- Proven ability tmanage competing priorities in a fast-paced construction environment
- Problem-Solving & Troubleshooting:Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities, particularly in the context of plant and machinery maintenance and repair
- Safety & Regulatory Knowledge:Familiarity with safety standards and regulations related tconstruction machinery and equipment
- Software Proficiency:Proficient in project management software and plant maintenance management systems (eg, SAP, Fleet Management Systems)
- Communication:Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability tcollaborate
