Duties & Responsibilities: · Specialized Equipment Management : Oversee the maintenance, operation, and repair of a diverse fleet of equipment including: o Mobile Cranes , including TEREX, and Liebherr cranes (20T to 200T capacity). o Forklifts , such as CAT forklifts (1.5T to 15T) o Manlift Equipment o Heavy-duty Trucks : Mercedes, Ford, International, and MACK models. o Support Vehicles : Toyota fleets, including cars, pick-ups, and minibuses. · Fleet Optimization : Manage the scheduling, maintenance, and repairs of all equipment, ensuring maximum uptime and adherence to strict performance targets. · Health, Safety, and Environmental Compliance : Ensure that all operations meet local and international health, safety, and environmental regulations, with a focus on equipment handling and site safety. · Project and Maintenance Management : Lead and coordinate preventive and predictive maintenance efforts to avoid downtime and improve equipment reliability. · Budget Management : Develop, manage, and control the CAPEX and OPEX budgets related to equipment and fleet maintenance, ensuring cost-effective operations and resource allocation. · Client and Stakeholder Management : Maintain strong relationships with clients, addressing their operational needs and ensuring that all service level agreements (SLAs) are met. · Team Leadership : Lead a team of technicians and engineers responsible for the maintenance and operation of specialized equipment, ensuring ongoing skills development and knowledge transfer. · Camp Management : Over the management of a service provider running our accommodation camp · Reporting : Provide monthly reports on key performance indicators, equipment availability, safety incidents, and budget performance to senior management and stakeholders. Experience & Education Requirements: Key Qualifications: · Extensive experience with the maintenance and operation of mobile cranes, heavy-duty forklifts, and manlifts, with a focus on ensuring high availability and safety standards. · Expertise in managing preventive and predictive maintenance processes across a diverse equipment fleet, with strong knowledge of root cause analysis and reliability engineering. · Proven ability to lead multi-site operations and manage large teams in high-pressure industrial environments. · Strong budget management skills, with a focus on optimizing resource utilization and managing CAPEX/OPEX effectively. · Familiarity with regulatory requirements in equipment maintenance and safety compliance, including HSE standards and legal frameworks in the mining, logistics, and industrial sectors. · Proficiency in CMMS systems, and advanced skills in using tools like Microsoft Office Suite. Specialized Experience: · Minimum 10 years’ experience with oil and gas or mining operations, workshop coordination, and logistics support, including fleet alignment with operational needs. · Proven track record managing large-scale fleets of equipment, including: o mobile cranes (up to 200T capacity), including TEREX and Liebherr models. o CAT forklifts (1.5T to 15T) o A variety of trucks and specialized vehicles, including MACK, Mercedes, and Ford models. o Manlifts and a range of support equipment. Education and Certifications: · Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in one of the following: · Mechanical Engineering · Heavy Equipment Engineering · Automotive Engineering · Plant Engineering · Or · Technical diploma in heavy equipment maintenance combined with extensive relevant experience (10–15+ years). · NQF 7 Managers' Leadership Development Certification · Project Management, Corporate Governance, Strategic Management · Occupational Health & Safety Training and Industrial Relations certifications. Skills Requirements Strong leadership and team management skills, with a focus on mentoring and knowledge transfer to local teams. Exceptional problem-solving abilities with attention to detail and a hands-on approach to operational challenges. A strategic thinker with the ability to maximize fleet performance while maintaining strict safety and operational standards Familiarity with international contract oil & gas standards and multi-site operational management. How to Apply: All applications will be received and reviewed through the BrighterMonday Portal by clicking on the 'Apply Here' section
