I am writing to express my interest in the position of Transport/Maintenance Manager – Heavy Vehicles & Equipment within your esteemed organization. With more than 12 years of progressive experience in fleet management, heavy equipment operations, workshop administration, rental services, maintenance, spare parts management, and customer support across Oman, the UAE, and India, I am confident in my ability to contribute to your organization's operational excellence and business growth. Job Responsibilities CORE COMPETENCIES • Oil & Gas Industry Compliance: Expert in PDO, OXY, CCED, OQ, and OPAL SP2000-V5 standards, procedures, and client-specific heavy vehicle/equipment modification protocols. • Fleet & Maintenance Operations: Strategic planning and execution of preventive and corrective maintenance (PMP/CMP) for diverse fleets of heavy vehicles, earthmoving equipment, and specialized machinery. • HSE & Journey Management: Rigorous enforcement of Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) standards, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) mandates, safety inductions, Safe Journey Management (SJM), and IVMS monitoring/RAG reporting. • Technical Modification & Asset Management: Managing heavy vehicle upgrades, fabrication, and compliance modifications to meet strict client and regulatory requirements. • Commercial & Financial Acumen: Maintenance cost estimation, quotation preparation, business proposal development, invoice monitoring, and account collections. • Supply Chain & Inventory Control: Strategic procurement of high-turnover spare parts, inventory optimization, and vendor/supplier management. • Workshop & Resource Management: Workforce allocation, workflow optimization, job card tracking, and leadership of multi-disciplinary technical teams. KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Regulatory Compliance & Technical Standards • Direct all departmental operations in strict compliance with PDO, OXY, CCED, OQ, and OPAL SP2000-V5 standards and industrial procedures. • Oversee the technical design, modification, and compliance verification of heavy vehicles, trucks, and specialized equipment to meet stringent client and site-specific specifications. • Conduct regular technical audits and inspections to ensure all machinery and workshop assets meet statutory road and operational standards. Fleet Maintenance & Operations Management • Plan, schedule, and supervise comprehensive preventive and corrective maintenance programs for heavy vehicle fleets and heavy construction equipment to maximize asset availability and minimize downtime. • Monitor fleet performance, IVMS tracking, Safe Journey Management (SJM) data, and RAG reporting to address driver behavior and vehicle stress factors proactively. • Oversee daily workshop operations, streamline repair workflows, and maintain meticulous documentation including job cards, inspection checklists, and historical maintenance records. HSE & Safety Leadership • Enforce stringent HSE standards, mandatory PPE compliance, and regular safety inductions across all workshop and field maintenance activities. • Cultivate a safety-first culture, ensuring zero-incident operations through proactive hazard identification, toolbox talks, and strict adherence to client safety protocols. Commercial, Supply Chain & Financial Management • Manage end-to-end spare parts procurement, inventory levels, and stock control to optimize holding costs while ensuring zero parts-shortage delays. • Prepare competitive technical quotations, business proposals, and accurate maintenance cost estimates for clients and management. • Monitor financial workflows including service invoices, payment tracking, and account collections to support healthy departmental cash flow. Team Leadership & Stakeholder Coordination • Lead, train, and mentor workshop engineers, mechanics, and support staff to continuously elevate service quality, technical proficiency, and overall productivity. • Serve as the primary technical liaison, coordinating seamlessly with clients, suppliers, and senior management to ensure flawless project execution. • Drive continuous