BESIX Group is seeking a BESIX Plant Manager to act as the functional lead for managing all plant and machinery on a significant marine construction project in Mozambique, involving a jetty and marine offloading facility. You will be responsible for applying and upholding company systems and best practices to achieve project and organizational goals.
What You'll Do
- Be the functional lead for the management of all project equipment, plant, and machinery.
- Take responsibility for the mechanics, lubrication, maintenance control, and fuel for all site equipment.
- Coordinate with the Construction Manager to monitor work planning and implement corrective measures related to equipment.
- Develop the plant department organizational chart, defining roles, authorities, and responsibilities up to the foreman level.
- Supervise all services inherent to the project's equipment.
- Interact with production, planning, and commercial teams to identify needs and propose technical solutions and execution methods.
- Observe and ensure compliance of on-site equipment with applicable safety, quality, and environmental requirements.
- Conduct field inspections of equipment.
- Ensure accurate flow of field information so that daily production, allocated resources, and any issues are reflected in reports.
- Define and request allocation of equipment necessary for the works.
- Liaise with the Employer's and Engineer’s supervision on all equipment-related matters.
- Apply effective management of norms, procedures, regulations, and established policies.
- Ensure compliance with the project's Quality and HSE Plans.
What We're Looking For
- A mechanical or electro-mechanical degree (e.g., specialized mechanic or mechanical engineer).
- At least 10 years of experience on similar jobs.
- Proven experience as a Plant or Workshop Manager on large-scale construction projects.
- Strong experience in both the mechanical and managerial aspects of the role.
- Ability to plan and administratively manage equipment maintenance in collaboration with operators and project management.
- Hands-on experience with maintenance software.
- Very good knowledge of English.
- Service-minded attitude and ability to work autonomously.
- Willingness to work and live in a base camp in a remote area (Afungi, Mozambique) under a 6/3 rotation system.
Nice to Have
- Experience with marine equipment.
- Knowledge of Portuguese.
Technical Stack
- Maintenance software
Team & Environment
You will report functionally within the Plant and Equipment department and coordinate directly with the Construction Manager.
Benefits & Compensation
- An attractive remuneration package including a market-competitive salary.
- A range of employee benefits including flexible mobility advantages, extra-legal pension, and medical care insurance.
- Work-life balance programs such as teleworking, child care, flexible work schedules, and mobile working.
- Health management initiatives including sport and health check-up programs.
- Career development programs.
- A dynamic, creative, and safe working environment with innovative colleagues.
- The possibility to work on complex projects in both local and international environments.
- The choice to remain locally anchored or pursue an international career within the group.
Work Mode
This is an onsite position based in Afungi, Mozambique.
In line with our behavior of 'Be Inclusive', BESIX intends to accommodate any reasonable, non-disproportionate burden to neutralize the limiting influence of an inappropriate environment for a person with a disability.
