Director of Engineering

Confidential; Makkah Region; Vor Ort; SAR 600.000 - 1.100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Confidential in Saudi Arabia seeks an experienced Director of Engineering to lead the Engineering Department for a major port and terminal operation. The role focuses on reliability programs, digitalization, Lean/5S, and automation to keep assets at peak availability and safety.

You will drive TPM, oversee CMMS and IoT dashboards, manage a large multicultural team of engineers and technicians, and align engineering goals with terminal strategy.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering.
• Minimum 15+ years of progressive experience in port, industrial, or large-scale infrastructure maintenance environments.
• Proven track record in reliability improvement, digital transformation, and automation projects.
• Hands-on experience with CMMS, TPM, Lean/5S implementation, and industrial automation systems.
• In-depth knowledge of medium-voltage power networks, load management, and protection systems.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership and conflict-management capabilities in multicultural settings.

Aufgaben

• Reliability & Performance Transformation: Develop and execute a reliability-centered maintenance strategy for quay cranes, yard equipment, and facilities; establish KPIs for availability, MTBF, MTTR; implement TPM; lead continuous improvement programs.

Kenntnisse

Reliability improvement

Digital transformation

Lean/5S

Automation projects

Data-driven decision making

Leadership

Problem solving

Ausbildung

Bachelors in Electrical/Mechanical/Industrial Eng

Masters preferred

Tools

CMMS

SCADA

IoT platforms

PLC upgrades

Jobbeschreibung

We are seeking an experienced Director of Engineering to lead the Engineering Department for a major port and terminal operation in Saudi Arabia.

The Director of Engineering drives performance transformation through strong reliability programs, digitalization, Lean/5S implementation, and automation initiatives, ensuring that the terminal’s assets consistently operate at peak availability and optimal safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Reliability & Performance Transformation

• Develop and execute a reliability-centered maintenance strategy (RCM) covering quay cranes, yard equipment, and support facilities.
• Establish KPIs for equipment availability, MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures), and MTTR (Mean Time to Repair).
• Implement Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) to drive ownership and predictive reliability across shifts and maintenance teams.
• Lead continuous improvement programs within Engineering focused on performance analytics and data-driven decision-making.

2. Digital Transformation & Lean/5S

• Champion the digital transformation of the Engineering function through CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems), IoT-based monitoring, and data visualization dashboards.
• Embed Lean and 5S practices in workshops, stores, and field operations to eliminate waste, standardize workflows, and enhance safety.
• Introduce paperless maintenance workflows, digital work orders, and automated reporting systems.

3. Automation & Modernization

• Oversee integration of automation in cranes (ship-to-shore cranes (STS), RTGs) and terminal systems to improve efficiency and quality of automation systems.
• Collaborate with OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) and system integrators on PLC (programmable logic controller) upgrades, sensor installations, and remote diagnostics.
• Ensure proper change management and workforce upskilling for all automation initiatives.

4. Maintenance Operations Management

• Lead day-to-day maintenance of all terminal assets, including crane workshops, plant workshops, reefer power systems, and terminal infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with OEM maintenance schedules, safety procedures, and environmental standards.
• Drive spare parts optimization, vendor performance management, and cost control.
• Coordinate preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities to minimize unplanned downtime.

5. Power Systems & Electrical Infrastructure

• Oversee the terminal’s medium-voltage (MV) power grid, substations, and electrical distribution network.
• Ensure reliable operation of backup generators, UPS (uninterruptible power supply) systems, and energy management systems.
• Guide engineering teams on troubleshooting and upgrading MV panels, protection systems, and SCADA interfaces.

6. Leadership & People Development

• Lead a large multicultural workforce of engineers, technicians, and contractors with a focus on accountability, safety, and motivation.
• Build a structured development framework for national talent, apprentices, and engineers.
• Foster a performance-driven culture emphasizing teamwork, innovation, and operational excellence.
• Ensure alignment between engineering operations and terminal strategic goals.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering.
• Minimum 15+ years of progressive experience in port, industrial, or large-scale infrastructure maintenance environments.
• Proven track record in reliability improvement, digital transformation, and automation projects.
• Hands-on experience with CMMS, TPM (Total Productive Maintenance), Lean/5S implementation, and industrial automation systems.
• In-depth knowledge of medium-voltage power networks, load management, and protection systems.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills, root cause analysis, and data-driven decision-making capabilities.
• Strong leadership and conflict-management capabilities in multicultural settings.