Technical Director

Job Description : TECHNICAL DIRECTOR DUBAI FOR CEMENT PLANT 20+ years experience Leading the Technical function for Operation and Maintenance and its subsidiaries Managing the global operation and maintenance of various grinding terminals and cement plants worldwide Responsible for the coordination and definition of technical and plant performance related strategies and standards Implementing defined strategies and objectives Controlling and guiding the daily work Ensuring well organised communication of decisions and current developments Determining technical key performance indicators and targets for the individual plants Developing and implementing standardized reporting functions, work instructions for optimising the process chains Carrying out annual performance reviews of employees Ensuring a successful and efficient operation of customers’ plants Responsible for the continuous increase of plants’ productivity and profitability Definition of annual plant performance review processes Achieving safety, productivity and cost related agreed targets for the overall plants’ performance Controlling the individual plants’ performance and outcome Leading and overseeing all activities to ensure high standards on plants Review of cost reports to locate excessive expenses and decision making of necessary corrective actions Ensuring a high end operation and maintenance of plants Responsible for technical audits and their conclusions Reviewing spare parts requests and their specifications Solving all technical requests from customers and plant managers Preparation of short and long range development plans Assurance of an environmental compliance and clean plant operations Close international cooperation with the matrix organizations Continuous reporting to the Executive Board Comply with all relevant company and statutory environmental, health and safety procedures and guidelines Requirements University degree in process or mechanical engineering Several years’ experience in the cement industry as Plant Manager or Technical Director Profound experience in leading and guiding Managers at several locations world wide Sound knowledge of the cement production process including cement chemistry and cement microscopy Strong knowledge of modern maintenance technologies and methods Outstanding knowledge of plant process optimizations Very good understanding of safety and environmental regulations Strategic, organisation and planning skills Confident manner in dealing with customers and plant staff Profound knowledge in financial controlling and contract management Sound communication skills, an outstanding ability to work in a team and a confident manner Very good MS Office and SAP knowledge Business fluent spoken and written English Further languages skills would be an advantage Willingness to travel to various locations

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