Head Fleet Maintenance

The Head Fleet Maintenance is accountable for the effective and efficient operations of the public transport system, which must deliver business benefits to its customers.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT SERVICE CORPORATION

VACANCY

The Public Transport Service Corporation (PTSC), in its drive towards improving and expanding its services, is pleased to invite applications for the following CONTRACT position:

Head Fleet Maintenance

One (1) position

JOB SUMMARY:

The Head Fleet Maintenance is accountable for the effective and efficient operations of the public transport system, which must deliver business benefits to its customers. He/she is accountable for, and guides, the implementation of quality assurance policies and processes and monitors service performance standards throughout the Corporation.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for demonstrating and upholding the Corporation’s values and developing and overseeing initiatives to embed same within the department.
• Responsible for maintenance, repair and management of vehicle assets for the Corporation as required
• Coordinates all activities (inclusive of Engineering; Mechanical; Quality; and Manpower) to ensure maximum Vehicle Availability to the Corporation.
• Oversee the monitoring of service performance standards and resolve organisation service issues.
• Oversee the development of quality assurance policies and processes
• Promote safe work activities by conducting safety audits, attending company safety meetings, and meeting with individual staff members
• Support in the development and implementation of a Preventative and Maintenance Plan for all vehicles and related equipment owned by the Corporation
• Develop criteria, application instructions, procedural manuals, and contracts for PTSC.
• Oversee the conduct of reviews and investigations of road traffic accidents as well as other investigations such as employee-customer incidents.
• Oversee reporting, regarding investigations and its impact on the Corporation’s and department’s KPIs around service quality and customer satisfaction.
• Provide supervision where required for investigations of a technical nature with respect to the functioning/non-functioning of mechanical, electrical and other systems on vehicles.
• Oversee the engineering function of the Corporation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Transport Management, Business Administration or similar field
• Postgraduate qualification in Business Administration will be an asset
• Five (5) to seven (7) years of senior management experience in public transport, fleet management, or similar environment
• Fleet Management background would be an asset
• Project Management certification is desirable
• Formal training in the automotive field will be an asset

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Strong leadership and coaching skills
• Knowledge of road traffic rules and regulations, transport principles and laws governing road and public transport in Trinidad and Tobago
• Proven experience managing the implementation of new systems, processes and technology
• Experience with IPTS will be an asset
• Any other equivalent combination of training and experience within a fleet management environment will be strongly considered.