Overview
Asset Controller / Engineer Jobs in Abu Dhabi, UAE at Veolia
Company Description:
For 170 years, Veolia has been a global leader in providing water, energy, and waste management solutions. Serving public authorities and industries across 58 countries, our comprehensive services are essential to human development and sustainable growth. As we progress alongside economic growth and human development, we continuously adapt and innovate, designing solutions that positively impact the environment and conserve resources.
Veolia focuses on local solutions to purify and preserve vital resources, mitigate resource depletion, decarbonize lifestyles and production methods, and adapt to the impacts of climate change.
Our mission is to build a better 21st century, and we proudly identify as #resourcers.
Key figures of Veolia Near and Middle East:
– Over 3,900 employees in the Middle East (in addition to the nearly 6,000 employees for Enova, which reports directly to Veolia Africa Middle-East for Facility Management and Energy Efficiency contracts in the region)
– A robust local network across the region, including the UAE, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Lebanon, Turkey, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia
– 40 years of sustainable partnerships
In the Middle East, Veolia collaborates with industries, governments, communities, and commercial businesses to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions needed today, while maintaining a vision for tomorrow. Through public-private partnerships and innovative contractual schemes, Veolia is dedicated to achieving measurable results with pragmatic, sustainable environmental solutions.
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Job Description:
Main Accountabilities:
The Asset Controller / Engineer is responsible for maintaining a comprehensive oversight and control of all skip and bin assets across the organization, ensuring accurate tracking of location, condition, and availability to support operational efficiency and contract fulfillment within the waste management business.
Detailed Job Description:
Asset Tracking and Monitoring
– Maintain accurate, real-time records of all skips and bins including location, size specifications, and current deployment status
– Monitor asset movements between sites, customers, and depot locations
– Track asset utilization rates and identify underperforming or idle equipment
– Manage asset database/system ensuring data integrity and accuracy
Condition Management
– Conduct regular condition assessments of all skips and bins
– Document damage, wear and tear, and maintenance requirements
– Coordinate timely repairs and refurbishment to maintain asset quality standards
– Remove unserviceable assets from active inventory and arrange disposal or scrapping
Inventory Control
– Monitor stock levels across different skip and bin sizes (e.g., 5 – 36 CBM skips; 240L, 360L, 660L, 1100L bins; Portable Compactors etc)
– Forecast demand based on contract requirements and seasonal variations
– Coordinate stock replenishment and procurement of new assets
– Optimize asset distribution across operational areas
Maintenance and Repair Coordination
– Schedule and oversee routine preventative maintenance programs
– Liaise with maintenance teams and external contractors for repairs
– Maintain maintenance records and track costs per asset
– Ensure compliance with health and safety standards for all equipment
Contract Support
– Ensure adequate asset availability for existing contract obligations
– Support new contract implementations with asset allocation planning
– Coordinate asset deployment for contract start-ups and mobilizations
– Manage asset recovery from terminated contracts
Audit and Compliance
– Conduct regular physical audits of skip and bin inventory
– Reconcile physical counts with system records and investigate discrepancies
– Prepare audit reports and present findings to management
– Implement corrective actions to address audit findings
– Ensure compliance with asset management policies and procedures
Reporting and Analysis
– Generate regular reports on asset utilization, condition, and availability
– Provide management with insights on asset performance and investment needs
– Track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to asset management
– Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
Yard Maintenance Coordination
– Oversee general yard maintenance activities and cleanliness.
– Coordinate with maintenance teams and contractors for yard upkeep.
– Schedule regular inspections of yard facilities and equipment.
– Report maintenance issues and track resolution.
– Ensure compliance with safety and housekeeping standards.
– Coordinate waste management and disposal activities.
Manage yard signage, markings, and safety equipment.
– Support facility improvement projects.
– Maintain records of maintenance activities and costs.
– Ensure yard areas meet operational and safety requirements.
QHSE:
– Report HSE incidents immediately per VESE procedures and ensure compliance with all safety policies.
– Implement, enforce, and coordinate QHSE procedures onsite, promoting a behavior-based safety culture.
– Ensure HSE controls are in place prior to operations; halt any unsafe activity.
– Maintain tools, equipment, and PPE in good condition; report and avoid unsafe acts.
Veolia Values:
– Demonstrate Veolia’s core values: Responsibility, Community Spirit, Respect, Innovation, and Customer Focus.
– Uphold professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.
– Represent Veolia ethically and professionally to all internal and external stakeholders.
– Foster a collaborative team environment and lead by example.
Teamwork and Collaboration:
– Collaborate with cross-functional and multicultural teams.
– Share best practices and support operational improvement initiatives.
– Mentor and develop team members; contribute positively to a team-oriented environment.
– Adapt to business and operational changes as required.
Organizing and Reporting
– Ensure timely and accurate reporting; maintain organized hard and soft files with focus on digitalization.
– Produce, update, and submit required operational reports and KPIs.
– Report non-compliance or misconduct to senior management as necessary.
Communication:
– Adhere to Veolia's “6C” communication principles: Clear, Concise, Concrete, Correct, Coherent, Courteous.
– Provide timely and professional updates to all stakeholders.
– Fluent in English and Hindi/Urdu?; Arabic is an advantage.
Title: Asset Controller / Engineer
Company: Veolia
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
