PMV Lead

Role Overview

PMV Lead at Ali & Sons Marine Engineering Factory (ASMEF), a subsidiary of Ali & Sons Holding LLC. Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Company Overview

Ali & Sons Marine Engineering Factory (ASMEF) is a leading provider of engineering, fabrication, construction, and ship repair services for the oil & gas and marine sectors. The organization operates a modern fleet of plant, machinery, and vehicles to support complex projects safely and efficiently.

Role Purpose

Oversee the planning, operation, maintenance, and optimization of all Plant, Machinery & Vehicles (PMV) assets across the organization. Manage the safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of all plant, machinery, vehicles, tools, and facilities that support yard and project operations.

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Planning

• Lead and manage all Plant, Machinery & Vehicles (PMV) operations to support yard activities and project execution.
• Plan, schedule, and monitor PMV activities in line with project schedules and operational requirements.
• Review operational requirements, estimate resource needs, and execute PMV activities within approved budgets.

Procurement & Coordination

• Coordinate equipment, machinery, vehicle, and tool requirements from all departments and arrange procurement or rental when required.
• Prepare Purchase Requisitions (PRs) for PMV-related equipment, machinery, tools, and services.
• Review commercial enquiries and provide technical and commercial inputs for PMV scope, equipment selection, and cost estimates.
• Coordinate with the Stores Department for receipt, issuance, maintenance, and return of portable equipment and tools.
• Coordinate temporary hiring and off-hiring of equipment, machinery, vehicles, and tools to support project requirements.

Maintenance Management

• Ensure all plant, machinery, vehicles, and equipment remain in safe, reliable, and operational condition through effective preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Develop, implement, and monitor Preventive Maintenance (PM) schedules and maintain complete maintenance records.
• Monitor equipment performance, breakdown trends, and maintenance KPIs while preparing periodic management reports.
• Ensure availability of critical spare parts and optimize inventory levels to minimize equipment downtime.
• Manage fleet maintenance, statutory inspections, annual registrations, licensing, and regulatory compliance for all vehicles and equipment.
• Oversee maintenance of plant facilities, including electrical systems, HVAC, water systems, CCTV, telecommunications, and supporting infrastructure.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain PMV documentation, equipment registers, statutory certificates, maintenance records, and audit documentation.
• Coordinate calibration of lifting equipment, tools, instruments, and measuring devices with approved third-party agencies.
• Ensure compliance with company QHSE policies, statutory regulations, and operational procedures.

Asset Management & Reporting

• Support waste management initiatives, including disposal of obsolete equipment and scrap materials.
• Prepare PMV utilization, performance, maintenance, and cost reports, providing recommendations for asset optimization and future acquisitions.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop PMV Engineers, Supervisors, Technicians, and support personnel to achieve departmental objectives.
• Manage departmental administration, including manpower planning, attendance, leave management, training, competency development, and performance evaluations.

Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate closely with Engineering, Production, Projects, Procurement, Stores, QA/QC, and HSE teams to ensure uninterrupted operational support.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 12–15 years of relevant experience in Plant, Machinery & Vehicle management.
• At least 5 years in a supervisory or leadership role within Oil & Gas, EPC, marine, shipyard, heavy engineering, or industrial environments.
• Professional training certifications in Plant Maintenance, Fleet Management, Asset Management, or related disciplines are preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership, planning, maintenance management, budgeting, resource allocation, procurement coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in MS Office and ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, or equivalent).
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of preventive maintenance, fleet management, heavy equipment operations, asset lifecycle management, statutory compliance, facilities maintenance, and PMV operational planning.