Provides Mechanical Engineer technical expertise within the plant to which he is assigned. Performs supervisory functions and exercises financial authority at the level established by Management
Supports the development and implement reliability concept at mechanical maintenance.
Leads the root cause analysis of repeated or major failures to ensure continuous improvement.
Coordinates Mechanical engineering activities with in-house and contract engineering resources.
Ensures all relevant engineering standards and procedures are followed during plant repairs and alterations by in-house and contract resources
Troubleshoots mechanical problems in the plant and proposes solutions.
Meets regularly as a part of the maintenance and production team to coordinate activities and priorities.
Supports the development of maintenance KPIs to ensure responsiveness to customer needs and to promote continuous improvement.
Coaches and develops team members to promote individual growth and promote internal succession in line with Saudization objectives.
Provides input to the annual mechanical maintenance budget for each plant in conjunction with all concerned parties including the relevant plant manager. Provides input to the capital planning budget considering improvement opportunities and end of life replacement requirements.
Identifies critical spare parts and specialized tools and ensures their availability in compliance with the reliability centered maintenance program. Supports the development of specifications and supplier lists for spare parts to enable ordering/reordering.
Participates in Emergency Response and Command activities as required.
Participates in (and sometimes leads) safety audits in the plants.
Carries out other similar or related duties as assigned by management.
Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Competencies
Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering.
8 years experience in SAP & PAU or Materials Handling Plant Maintenance. Strong preference will be given to previous experience in the same process industry. Project engineering experience is an asset.
Works with respect to Maaden core values such as Care, Integrity, Teamwork, and Ownership & Accountability.
Fluency in written/spoken English, Good computer skills in using Microsoft software and industry specific software, Integrated Management System, Oracle, RCM, RBI, Planning, Design, etc.,
