Job description:
Job Purpose
Ensure reliable and safe operation of equipment by resolving complex maintenance issues, supporting reliability improvements, and guiding maintenance execution in line with approved technical and safety standards.
Key Accountability Areas
Maintenance Execution and Technical Leadership
- Perform advanced mechanical maintenance on critical equipment including pumps, gearboxes, compressors, and valves
- Diagnose complex and recurring equipment failures and determine appropriate repair actions
- Guide engineers and technicians during troubleshooting and maintenance execution
- Ensure maintenance activities follow approved procedures, technical manuals, and safety requirements
Planning and Documentation
- Review and validate maintenance work orders, job scopes, and technical requirements
- Ensure accurate completion of maintenance checklists and CMMS job records
- Provide technical input for shutdowns, turnarounds, and scheduled overhauls
- Verify maintenance history, failure records, and equipment data accuracy in the CMMS
Reliability and Root Cause Analysis
- Participate in and support root cause analysis for major or repeated equipment failures
- Analyze maintenance data and equipment performance trends to identify reliability risks
- Recommend corrective and preventive actions to improve equipment availability and performance
- Follow up on implementation of corrective actions to avoid recurrence
Compliance and Safety
- Apply safety procedures including permits and lockout/tagout during maintenance activities
- Ensure compliance with company standards, OEM recommendations, and regulatory requirements
- Participate in safety inspections, risk assessments, and incident investigations
- Report unsafe conditions and support corrective safety actions
Technical Support and Coordination
- Provide technical support to operations and production teams to minimize downtime
- Review drawings, manuals, and specifications to confirm repair methods and spare parts
- Coordinate technically with engineering, procurement, and external service providers when required
- Support equipment testing, commissioning, and return-to-service activities
Continuous Improvement and Knowledge Sharing
- Monitor equipment condition and escalate abnormal trends or risks
- Suggest improvements to maintenance procedures, tools, and work methods
- Share technical knowledge and lessons learned with engineers and technicians
- Apply new maintenance techniques and tools to improve efficiency and reliability
Role Accountability
HR Proficiency:
- Ability to obtain updated soft and technical skills related to the job
Delivery:
- Perform the planned activities to meet the operational and development targets as per delivery schedules.
- Utilize resources effectively to achieve objectives within efficient cost and time.
- Provide a periodic report formatted by detailing the deviation and execution of planned tasks.
Problem-Solving:
- Solve any related problems arise and escalate any complex operational issues.
Quality:
- Ensure quality requirements to develop effective quality control and processes including specifications for products or processes or related activities.
Business Process Improvements:
- Coordinate well-defined written systems, policies, procedures, and seek automations opportunities as much as possible.
Compliance:
- Comply to related policy and procedures and work instructions.
Health, Safety, and Environment:
- Ensure compliance of relevant safety, quality, and environmental management procedures and controls within defined area of work activity to guarantee safety, legislative compliance, and delivery of high-quality products/services.
Academic Qualification Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Any relevant fieldWork Experience 6 to 10 YearsTechnical / Functional Competencies Equipment MaintenancePreventive MaintenanceMechanical Engineering
Profile description:
Alfanar is a Saudi company with an international presence, primarily engaged in the manufacturing and trading of a wide variety of low, medium, and high voltage electrical products, in addition to its portfolio of conventional and renewable energy solutions, oil and gas, water treatment, infrastructure, technical services, and digital solutions.
The hub of alfanar's manufacturing operations is Medinet alfanar Alsinaiya, a 700,000 square-meter complex located in Riyadh. The complex houses an array of ultra-modern manufacturing facilities and laboratories equipped with state-of-the-art technologies and staffed with highly skilled professionals.
alfanar derives its success from its commitment to providing the highest quality standards to its customers, and the continuous development of its human capital, who alfanar considers its most valuable asset. With this in mind, alfanar promotes a proactive work environment where its employees are always valued, nurtured, and empowered to fuel their pride in being part of alfanar.
For more information about alfanar, please visit alfanar.com
