Maintenance Engineer

Job Description

The Maintenance Engineer is responsible for managing the maintenance activities of road infrastructure projects. This role involves ensuring the optimal condition, safety, and functionality of roads, highways, and related facilities through effective planning, execution, and coordination of maintenance operations.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTION OF THIS POSITION

Maintenance Planning

• Collaborate with the Maintenance Manager to develop maintenance plans, schedules, and strategies based on road types, traffic patterns, weather conditions, and maintenance priorities.
• Identify and prioritize maintenance needs through inspections and assessments

Task Execution

• Carry out maintenance tasks according to the maintenance plan, including pothole repair, crack sealing, road resurfacing, signage replacement, and pavement markings
• Operate specialized maintenance equipment and tools as required

Preventive Maintenance

• Execute routine preventive maintenance activities to prolong the life of road infrastructure and prevent deterioration
• Conduct regular inspections and address minor issues before they escalate

Corrective Maintenance

• Respond to emergency repair requests, incidents, and road accidents promptly.
• Coordinate with maintenance teams to address urgent issues and restore road functionality

Equipment and Materials Management

• Coordinate with procurement to ensure the availability of necessary materials, tools, and equipment for maintenance tasks.

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED FOR THE JOB

Core Competencies:

• Integrity & Accountability - Demonstrate integrity, accountability and efficient stewardship of company resources in a manner consistent with the standards of ethical conduct & other policies.
• Team work & collaboration - Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with others towards a common goal by building positive relationships, communicating, and actively participating in team decision-making
• Adaptability / Resilience - Demonstrate the ability to adjust & perform under pressure and changing circumstances and work effectively in different situations
• Result orientation & Execution - Demonstrate the ability to proactively analyze situations or problems, takes accountability to make timely and sound decisions, construct plans and achieve exceptional results within optimal costs.

Functional Competencies

• Operations - Demonstrate ability to manage business operations of acquired assets, including routine operations improvement, and ensure on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Stakeholders Management - Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively and build cordial relations with NHAI, Local Communities, Contracts Vendors, and other stakeholders.