ENGINEERING MANAGER – GCC Required | Heavy Industry

About the Company

My client is a market leader in heavy industrial manufacturing, where operational excellence and asset reliability drive profitability. They operate a complex, high-stakes plant environment where downtime is not an option. To strengthen their leadership bench, they are seeking a seasoned, assertive Engineering Manager who can take full ownership of the maintenance strategy and execution.

The Opportunity

This is not a desk job. We need a hands-on leader with a valid GCC (Mines & Works) who thrives on solving real-world engineering challenges. You will lead the Engineering team, own plant availability, and drive a culture of preventive maintenance, zero harm, and continuous improvement.

If you are tired of bureaucracy and want the autonomy to make lasting changes in a performance-driven environment—this is your role!

Key Responsibilities: People, Plant & Performance

Strategic Maintenance & Reliability

• Champion preventative and predictive maintenance strategies to maximize plant uptime
• Lead major shutdown planning and execution with precision
• Drive root cause analysis (RCA) and implement permanent fixes to eliminate recurring failures
• Embed quality assurance across all maintenance work and installations

Operational & Financial Control

• Manage the maintenance budget, optimizing spares holding and contractor costs
• Lead emergency response for breakdowns and recoveries
• Report on key reliability metrics (such as MTBF, Reliability Factor, OEE, Schedule Attainment) to leadership

Team Leadership & Development

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE (NON-NEGOTIABLES)

• Education: B.Eng or BTech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Certification: GCC (Government Certificate of Competency) for Mines & Works – must be valid and current

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 8 years of maintenance experience in heavy industry (e.g., cement, mining, steel, paper & pulp, sugar, or large-scale manufacturing)
• Minimum 5 years in a formal management role (leading teams, performance management, IR)
• Technical Skills: Deep knowledge of maintenance systems (CMMS), hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, crushers, mills, and kilns
• Soft Skills: Assertive, excellent people skills, and credible in the workshop and the boardroom

Advantageous:

Previous experience in the Cement Industry or related heavy process industry