Area Superintendent/Maintenance Head

KBR; Al Ain; On-site; AED 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the refining sector is looking for an Area Superintendent/Maintenance Head to oversee maintenance activities at their refinery in Al Ain. The role requires a university-level engineering graduate with over 12 years of experience in refinery maintenance, strong leadership capabilities, and effective communication skills. Candidates should possess a strategic mindset, be proactive, and thrive in a multicultural environment.

Qualifications

• At least 12 years of experience working with a refinery plant.
• Strong background in mechanical, electrical, or instrumentation engineering preferred.
• Mature judgment under pressure with problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure daily maintenance activities at the refinery are executed in compliance with standards.
• Maintain regular reporting in the CMMS system.
• Prepare weekly reports and discuss them in maintenance meetings.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Instrumentation engineering

Team management

Maintenance contract management

Safety regulations

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

University-level engineering degree

Job description

Title:

Area Superintendent/Maintenance Head

Job Responsibilities:

1. Ensure daily maintenance activities (corrective, preventive, and predictive for mechanical, I/E, and rotating equipment) at the refinery are carried out by the Contractor in compliance with safety, environment, and quality standards to ensure sector availability, reliability, and operational continuity.
2. Execute all maintenance jobs assigned to the contractor related to mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation of the refinery plant according to Company standards.
3. Maintain regular reporting in the CMMS system regarding maintenance execution at SATORP's Plant.
4. Provide support to planning and scheduling supervisors.
5. Assist the company's reliability department in bad actor analysis.
6. Prepare weekly reports and discuss them in maintenance meetings.
7. Review and enhance personnel knowledge through job-specific training in coordination with the Head of HR.
8. Ensure safety requirements are followed and adhered to during job execution.

Qualifications:

• University-level engineering degree with experience as a Maintenance Engineer in a refining environment or equivalent training and experience.
• Strong background in mechanical, electrical, or instrumentation engineering is preferred.
• At least 12 years of experience working with a refinery plant.
• Good knowledge of refining equipment, team management, maintenance contract management, and safety regulations.
• Well-organized, proactive, with excellent communication skills.
• Proven leadership skills in large organizations.
• Mature judgment under pressure with problem-solving abilities.
• Strategic thinker, open to new ideas.
• Ability to achieve business results in a multicultural environment.