Equipment Supervisor
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About the Role
Qatar Airways seeks an Equipment Supervisor to oversee rubber removal and surface cleaning operations at Hamad and Doha International Airports. The role manages maintenance, personnel, and scheduling to ensure runway friction standards and operational readiness.
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Responsibilities
- Coordinate with Motor Transport Section for preventive maintenance schedules for all pavement maintenance equipment
- Manage equipment breakdown/corrective repair through coordination with Motor Transport Section to minimize downtime
- Ensure vehicles/equipment (rubber removal, sweepers, friction testers etc.) in proper working conditions through scheduled inspections and monitoring program
- Maintain comprehensive logs of all maintenance activities, parts replacements, and other key parameters
- Ensure team competency through coordinated training for operators on proper equipment use, safety, and best practices
- Develop and present Equipment Key Performance Indicator (KPI) Reports to track performance and drive continuous improvement
- Manage inventory of spare parts, consumables, and tools essential for maintenance and repair
- Coordinate with suppliers and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) for timely maintenance, repairs, calibration, and upgrades
- Operate mechanical sweeper and rubber removal equipment as required
- Manage equipment utilization by analyzing availability reports and service schedules
- Manage and execute adverse weather recalibration exercises and provide updated training on emergency protocols
- Manage and facilitate regular toolbox talks to guide co workers on maintaining safety standards
Requirements
- High School Qualification / Vocational Qualification / Diploma or Equivalent with Minimum 3 years of job related experience OR Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent with Minimum 2 years of job related experience
- At least 2 3 years in a supervisory role within airfield maintenance
- Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of airfield pavement equipment (e.g., sweepers, friction testers, rubber removal machines)
- Familiarity with local statutory requirements and Code of Practice regulations
- Formal training or certification in equipment operation or maintenance
- Experience working in a multi airport environment
- Exposure to emergency response planning and adverse weather operations
- Ability to supervise in house equipment operators and outsourced vendors
- Ability to schedule personnel and manage daily operations
- Ability to prepare various types of reports
- Competence in reading and understanding specifications, operation manuals, and preventive maintenance checklists
- Strong spoken and written communication skills in English
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About the role
- Responsible for overseeing the operation, maintenance and personnel involved in rubber removal and surface cleaning activities across runways, taxiways and aprons at both Hamad International Airport and Doha International Airport.
- Ensures full compliance with aviation safety regulations, maximizes equipment performance, and coordinates efficient scheduling of cleaning operations to uphold runway friction standards and maintain continuous operational readiness.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate with Motor Transport Section for preventive maintenance schedules for all pavement maintenance equipment.
- Manage equipment breakdown/corrective repair through coordination with Motor Transport Section to minimize downtime.
- Ensure vehicles/equipment (rubber removal, sweepers, friction testers etc.) in proper working conditions through scheduled inspections and monitoring program.
- Maintain comprehensive and detailed logs of all maintenance activities, parts replacements, and other key parameters.
- Ensure team competency through coordinated training for operators on proper equipment use, safety, and best practices.
- Develop and present Equipment Key Performance Indicator (KPI) Reports to track performance, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Manage the inventory of spare parts, consumables, and tools essential for maintenance and repair.
- Coordinate effectively with suppliers and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) for timely maintenance, repairs, calibration, and upgrades.
- Operate mechanical sweeper and rubber removal equipment as required.
- Manage equipment utilization by analyzing equipment availability reports and service schedules.
- Manage and execute adverse weather recalibration exercises, providing operators with updated training on emergency protocols.
- Manage and facilitate regular toolbox talks to guide co workers on maintaining the highest safety standards.
Qualifications
- High School Qualification / Vocational Qualification / Diploma or Equivalent with Minimum 3 years of job related experience OR Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent with Minimum 2 years of job related experience.
- At least 2 3 years in a supervisory role within airfield maintenance.
- Strong theoretical and practical knowledge and experience of airfield pavement equipment (e.g., sweepers, friction testers, rubber removal machines).
- Familiarity with local statutory requirements and Code of Practice regulations.
- Formal training or certification in equipment operation or maintenance.
- Experience working in a multi airport environment.
- Exposure to emergency response planning and adverse weather operations.
- Ability to supervise in house equipment operators and outsourced vendors.
- Ability to schedule personnel and manage daily operations.
- Ability to prepare various types of reports.
- Competence in reading and understanding specifications, operation manuals, and preventive maintenance checklists.
- Strong spoken and written communication skills in English, across all levels.
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