Senior Mechanic (Light Vehicle)

Executive Solutions

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Ref: HP031-1631

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

We are looking for a Senior Mechanic to supervise all assigned Light Vehicle Mechanics within the B-Workshop. Supervise all light wheeled vehicle maintenance actions. Ensure that all maintenance servicing, rebuilds, overhauls, and repairs are accomplished in accordance with the manufacturers technical manuals and the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Responsible for assisting in the development, implementation, and enforcement of all maintenance directives within the B-Workshop. Perform quality maintenance repairs as part of the ISO 9001:2008 program.

Responsibilities:
- Direct supervision of all assigned Light Vehicle Mechanics.
- Prioritize the light wheeled vehicle workload according to the Annual Service Plan (ASP), maintenance capability, and repair parts availability.
- Ensure all maintenance, repair, and overhaul actions within the B-Workshop are performed as outlined in both the manufacturers technical manuals and the KPIs.
- Responsible for assisting in the development, implementation, and enforcement of all maintenance directives within the B-Workshop.
- Supervise and perform troubleshooting using special tools and diagnostic test equipment.
- Supervise and perform servicing and/or repairs to both major assemblies and subassemblies such as engines, transmissions, transfer cases, differentials, starters, alternators, and suspension components.
- Responsible for ensuring that spare parts research is performed and that only required spare parts are requisitioned in the appropriate quantities.
- Comply with all safety, housekeeping, and environmental directives.
- Ensure that all tools, test equipment, and high-value property are maintained in a serviceable condition, routinely inventoried, and constantly safeguarded.
- Store and dispose of all hazardous materials in accordance with applicable directives and host country environmental regulations.
- Ensure all maintenance actions are documented and given to Production Control Department daily for entry into the MAXIMO database.
- Ensure all residual serviceable spare parts are returned to the applicable Stores facility.
- Ensure all unserviceable direct exchange spare parts are returned to the applicable Stores facility.
- Monitor job performance and ensure all Light Vehicle Mechanics are trained to accomplish all required tasks.
- Perform other duties as directed by the Supervisor, Light Vehicle.

Requirements

* High school diploma or GED equivalent is preferred.
* 3-5 years in a supervisory role performing preventive and unscheduled maintenance on light wheeled vehicles is desired.
* Previous military or automotive industry management experience is preferred.
* Able to interpret complex electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic schematics.
* Ability to use diagnostic testing equipment is desirable.
* Able to read, write, and speak English.
* Ability to use Microsoft Windows software.
* MAXIMO experience is preferred.
* Have, or be able to obtain, a valid UAE drivers license.

About the Company

Executive Solutions is a different breed of talent consultancy. Driven by a unique philosophy, we think differently and act differently from the pack. Were here to do one thing: to improve our clients businesses by finding, focusing and delivering the most talented people.

We dont just do traditional contingency recruitment. Discovering talent is much more than just matching a CV to a vacancy - its about understanding companys corporate culture and ensuring a comprehensive match. We believe that in order to find the right candidate we must understand the motivations and ambitions of senior management, which is reflected in our personal approach when partnering with a client.

Executive Solutions is your trusted talent solutions partner head quartered in Dubai, specialising in direct talent, tailored talent and HR talent solutions, along with Nationalisation initiatives throughout the Middle East. Driven by a unique philosophy, we incorporate innovative and comprehensive talent management solutions each tailored to suit what our clients need.

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