To manage and direct all planned and unplanned maintenance jobs in assigned area in a cost-effective manner with the objective of maximizing equipment uptime, thereby minimizing disruptions to the operations in compliance with highest Safety and Quality Standards.
Key Activities:
1. Service Provision
- Manages planned and unplanned maintenance activities to provide safe and effective operational environments required for the Operating units
- Manage maintenance contracts and monitor contractor performance against established KPIs, SLAs, contract obligations, and maintenance standards
- Reviews equipment performance and provide recommendations for replacement / write-off to optimize operations and minimize maintenance related costs
- Ensures all related activities are in conformance with the set KPIs, HSE & Quality Policies of the Corporation
- Conducts and recommends technical refresher training courses for subordinates
- Carries out relevant administrative tasks
- Review and certify contractor invoices, service reports, and work completion certificates
2. Budgeting
- Provides annual maintenance budget estimates for the assets in the assigned areas
- Analyze cash flow, cost controls and expenses within own Section towards optimum utilization of company’s resources
- Conducts financial prudence in all decisions and monitor variances between actual expenditure and budget
- Reviews and responds to queries related to expenditure reports and provides justification for any budget overspend
- Forecast annual maintenance expenditure and monitor contract commitments against approved budgets.
- Provide inputs into the business planning and budgeting for section by analyzing historical data
3.Procurement
- Prepare and raise Purchase Requisitions (PRs) for maintenance services, equipment, spare parts, and technical requirements in accordance with company procurement procedures
- Review technical specifications and ensure procurement requirements are aligned with operational needs and approved budgets
- Coordinate with Procurement and Finance Departments for timely processing of maintenance-related purchases
- Manages the tendering and contracting process of service providers including preparation of technical tender documents, evaluation of bids both technically and commercially and final recommendations for selection
- Participate in contract renewal, variation, and extension evaluations
4.People Management
- Motivates staff and empowers direct reports by providing the necessary tools and support required to support Section goals and objectives
- Establishes clear direction, prioritizes tasks, assigns and delegates responsibility and monitors workflow
- Provides guidance and ensures that direct reports comply with EMARAT’s policies, processes, practices and systems
- Ensures proper target setting and staff performance management in line with EMARAT performance management guidelines
Qualification & Requirements:
Knowledge:
- Good knowledge of Facilities Management techniques
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, excel etc.)
- Good knowledge of fuel dispensing systems, underground fuel storage systems, fuel piping networks, leak detection systems, and forecourt infrastructure, and LV switchgear panels.
- Knowledge of applicable fuel handling safety regulations and maintenance standards.
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
Experience:
- Experience in the Oil & Gas Distribution Industry (Fueling Equipment)
- A minimum of 5 years' experience within Maintenance
About Us
Emarat is a multi-channel power and energy company with a much-loved network of service stations and fuel depots across Dubai and the Northern Emirates. We meet the day-to-day petrol and LPG needs of millions of people while also helping to keep the engines of Industry running with fleet solutions, aviation fuel and commercial fuel services.
The Emarat brand has earned its reputation for providing great value and high-quality products and services – which is why you can expect the expected, every time.
Our network spans right across the north of the UAE, from Dubai to Ajman, and from Fujairah to Sharjah, plus many other locations in between. Service and quality are incredibly important to us, which is why we are proud to provide our customers with high-quality fuel, lubricants, state-of-the-art car washing facilities, best-in-class terminalling, bulk fuel logistics and great franchise opportunities for ambitious businesses.
Oh, and we also serve superb freshly-ground Arabicca coffee for anybody with a taste for the real thing.
All our colleagues – from the barista to the car mechanic – are fully trained in how to deliver great customer service. We operate ethically and to the highest international and national HSE standards, making sure that employees, customers and business partners are happy and safe at Emarat.
