Senior Manager - Project Equipment

About the role

Al Yaher Recruitment and Manpower Services is recruiting a Senior Manager - Project Equipment in Abu Dhabi. The role develops and implements strategic equipment engineering and maintenance plans, overseeing the maintenance of equipment, machinery and workshop facilities across all Ports so that they remain reliable, fully functional, compliant with safety standards and fit for purpose.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, organise and optimise cost-effective maintenance to meet or exceed equipment availability, performance and reliability requirements.
• Monitor, review and report equipment performance and expenditure against budget and agreed KPIs.
• Ensure adherence to work practices, schedules, policies, standards, risk assessments and procedures.
• Manage spares, tools and maintenance supplies so the right quality is available on time with minimal stock.
• Manage the department budget, equipment OPEX and CAPEX projects, including defining scope and supporting technical evaluation in mechanical, electrical and instrumentation disciplines.
• Recommend technical solutions for critical problems across all Ports.
• Develop equipment specifications, review technical tenders, coordinate projects with stakeholders and manage handover.
• Comply with Abu Dhabi Ports health and safety policies and assess equipment risks.
• Stay informed on market trends and competitor activity, and adapt strategy accordingly.
• People management: communicate clearly, identify training needs, evaluate and hire contractors, and build a collaborative team.
• Strategy: set short- and long-term goals aligned with department and AD Ports Group scorecards and customer priorities.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field; Master's degree is a plus.
• Minimum 12-15 years of experience in a similar role, with maintenance and reliability experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving and leadership skills, with a track record of building high-performance teams.
• Excellent English; Arabic is an added advantage.