Maintenance Manager at Robert Walters

What you'll do:

• As Maintenance Manager, you will be entrusted with shaping the future direction of the Maintenance organisation.
• Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve setting strategic priorities for your multidisciplinary team, ensuring that all assets are maintained to meet stringent reliability targets.
• You will coordinate complex outage management activities, oversee tankage plan development, and lead improvement-driven maintenance projects. By nurturing staff capabilities and fostering an inclusive environment built on trust and collaboration, you will help drive operational success.
• Your ability to manage vendor relationships and champion HSSE best practices will be essential in delivering safe, efficient outcomes that align with broader business goals.
• Define a clear vision for the maintenance team in alignment with key stakeholders and develop effective strategies to achieve organisational goals.
• Oversee the maintenance of all assets by implementing structured plans for both routine work and scheduled outages.
• Develop and deliver comprehensive tankage maintenance plans that support the long-term objectives of the terminal business.
• Lead the execution of maintenance projects resulting from various improvement campaigns, ensuring timely delivery within budgetary constraints.
• Supervise the routine and programme-based maintenance activities across mechanical, electrical, instrument, civil, and tankage disciplines.
• Take ownership of contracts with vendors providing services to the maintenance programme, ensuring compliance with quality standards and safety regulations.
• Identify opportunities for reliability improvements by initiating and implementing targeted programmes and projects.
• Foster the professional development of staff within the maintenance organisation by aligning individual growth with team deliverables.
• Provide visible leadership in Health, Safety, Security & Environment (HSSE), effectively managing associated risks as a Section 16.2 Appointee.
• Collaborate closely with operations teams to deliver shared business objectives while maintaining high standards of interpersonal communication.

What you bring:

• The ideal candidate for this Maintenance Manager position brings extensive experience from within the petrochemical or heavy industry sectors.
• Your background includes significant time spent managing multidisciplinary teams where you have demonstrated empathy, dependability, and strong interpersonal skills.
• You possess deep technical knowledge spanning mechanical, electrical, instrument, civil engineering principles as well as contract management expertise. Your proven ability to nurture talent within your team while upholding rigorous safety standards sets you apart as a trusted leader.
• With a pragmatic mindset towards problem-solving and an unwavering commitment to HSSE best practices, you are adept at navigating complex operational challenges while building positive relationships across all levels of the organisation.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or other relevant discipline) is required for this position.
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience within the petrochemical or heavy industry sector is essential to ensure familiarity with complex operational environments.
• At least 6 years’ managerial experience leading diverse teams across multiple engineering disciplines is necessary for success in this role.
• Comprehensive knowledge of maintenance processes including tankage maintenance and outage management is vital for effective performance.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise senior professionals while fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect and cooperation is highly valued.
• Strong interpersonal skills are required to collaborate effectively with operations teams and external partners alike.
• Proven track record in contractor management ensures seamless integration of third-party services into core maintenance activities.
• In-depth understanding of reliability processes and techniques supports continuous improvement initiatives throughout the asset lifecycle.
• Experience as a Section 16.2 Appointee highlights your commitment to HSSE leadership and risk management within industrial settings.
• Pragmatic approach to problem solving combined with accident investigation expertise enables you to address challenges proactively.