Heavy Equipment Maintenance Manager Residential

We are currently seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Maintenance Manager for our client in Kuwait. This is a full-time residential position based in Kuwait.

The Heavy Equipment Maintenance Manager will be responsible for leading all maintenance activities related to heavy mobile equipment and support fleet assets ensuring maximum equipment availability reliability and operational efficiency while supporting the companys overall operational objectives.

• Lead and oversee all maintenance activities for heavy equipment and support fleet assets.
• Develop implement and continuously improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Plan and schedule routine servicing repairs shutdowns and major equipment overhauls.
• Manage maintenance budgets and monitor contractor performance to ensure cost-effective operations.
• Ensure optimal utilization of manpower equipment and maintenance resources.

• Monitor fleet performance and drive equipment reliability improvement initiatives.
• Lead troubleshooting activities and conduct Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) for major equipment failures.
• Ensure the availability of critical spare parts tools and maintenance resources.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve equipment uptime reliability and maintenance efficiency.

• Ensure all maintenance activities are conducted in compliance with company HSE policies industry standards and local regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records equipment histories and performance reports through CMMS systems.
• Participate in audits inspections and incident investigations implementing corrective and preventive actions as required.
• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture across all maintenance activities.

• Lead mentor and develop maintenance personnel and contractors.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement teamwork and operational excellence.
• Coordinate effectively with operations teams OEMs and third-party service providers to ensure seamless equipment support.
• Drive workforce capability development through coaching and training initiatives.

• Bachelors Degree or Technical Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in heavy equipment maintenance.
• At least 3 years of experience in a maintenance management or leadership role.
• Proven experience managing heavy mobile equipment cranes and support fleets.
• Strong experience working with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Excellent leadership communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluency in English is mandatory.

• Extensive experience in heavy equipment maintenance particularly within large industrial mining construction ports or heavy logistics operations.
• Demonstrated success in improving equipment reliability availability and maintenance performance.
• Previous experience working in multicultural Middle East operations is highly preferred.
• Candidates from Canada the United States Europe Eastern Europe Australia and China will be preferred.