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Section Head – Mechanical

Location: Rabigh, Saudi Arabia

Job Summary

The Section Head – Mechanical is responsible for planning, supervising, and executing preventive and corrective maintenance activities, plant overhauls, and outage maintenance work related to mechanical equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and supervise preventive, corrective, shutdown, and overhaul maintenance activities for plant mechanical equipment
Prepare purchase requisitions for spare parts and consumables while ensuring availability of strategic spares within budget requirements
Lead troubleshooting activities and support the maintenance team in resolving mechanical and operational issues
Execute and monitor work orders through CMMS (SAP) and coordinate with maintenance engineers regarding technical matters and job completion
Apply mechanical maintenance techniques and principles to maintain assigned equipment and systems
Perform routine inspections, maintenance, repair, lubrication, and cleaning activities for mechanical, hydraulic, and associated systems
Ensure implementation and compliance with Integrated Management System (IMS), HSE policies, and legal requirements
Monitor IMS objectives, targets, and performance, and report findings to management
Conduct root cause analysis for non-conformances and implement corrective and preventive actions
Identify competency gaps within the team and provide training, coaching, and performance evaluations
Ensure effective utilization of manpower, materials, and maintenance resources
Monitor hazards, environmental aspects, incidents, near misses, and emergency situations within assigned areas
Perform other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
Minimum 10 years of relevant maintenance experience in industrial or power plant environments
Experience in preventive and corrective maintenance, plant shutdowns, and outage management
Strong experience using SAP/CMMS systems

Skills & Competencies

Strong leadership and team management skills
Knowledge of Quality, Occupational Health & Safety, and Environmental Management Systems
Risk assessment and incident investigation skills
Root cause analysis and problem-solving abilities
Knowledge of applicable legal and regulatory requirements
Strong communication skills in English
Computer literacy including MS Office and SAP
Ability to work effectively in demanding plant environments

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