FOREMAN, MAINTENANCE

alfanar Group; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and manufacturing company in Riyadh is looking for a Maintenance Foreman to lead a team of technicians in maintaining heavy construction and concrete equipment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in mechanical diagnostics and preventative maintenance, focusing on maximizing fleet uptime. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a strong emphasis on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of work experience in maintenance or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team in the maintenance of heavy equipment.
• Oversee the Preventive Maintenance program for the fleet.
• Act as the primary technical expert for concrete-related equipment.

Skills

Mechanical Diagnostics Systems

Troubleshoot Mechanical and Collision Repairs

Preventative and Predictive Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Education

Diploma or Degree in any relevant field

Job description

Overview

Requisition ID: 22079 | Job Country: Saudi Arabia (SA) | Job City: Riyadh

Group overview: Headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, we operate construction and manufacturing businesses, design & development centers and a host of facilities in the Middle East and other countries. alfanar Building Systems manufactures and markets a variety of building construction products and systems. alfanar Construction is classified as a Grade I contractor by the Contractors Classification Committee of the Government of Saudi Arabia.

The core manufacturing activities of the industries operating under alfanar Building Systems include ceramics, façade cladding and glazing systems, precast concrete products, and office & home furniture and interior décor products.

Role

Maintenance Foreman — lead a team of technicians responsible for the complete fleet of heavy construction, earthmoving, and plant equipment, with a special emphasis on concrete pumps and transit mixers and urgent repair of the ready-mix concrete fleet.

Responsibilities

General Fleet Maintenance Supervision:

• Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of technicians in the maintenance and repair of a wide range of heavy equipment.
• Oversee the Preventive Maintenance (PM) program for the entire fleet, ensuring schedules are met and tasks are completed to a high standard.
• Foster a strong safety culture, ensuring all maintenance activities adhere to company and regulatory safety protocols (e.g., LOTO).

Specialized Focus on Concrete & Ready-Mix Fleet:

• Act as the primary technical expert for all concrete-related equipment, including mobile boom pumps, static line pumps, and transit mixers.
• Prioritize maintenance activities for the ready-mix fleet to ensure maximum uptime and support for concrete delivery schedules.
• Lead complex troubleshooting of high-pressure hydraulic systems on concrete pumps and drivetrain/mixer systems on transit mixers.

Scope of Equipment Expertise:

• Concrete & Ready-Mix Fleet (Primary Focus): Mobile Concrete Pumps (Boom Pumps), Static/Line Pumps, and Transit Mixers.
• Earthmoving Equipment: Excavators, Bulldozers, Wheel Loaders, Motor Graders, Skid Steer Loaders, and Backhoe Loaders.
• Road & Compaction Equipment: Asphalt Pavers, Milling Machines, and a full range of Rollers (Earth, Tire, Steel, and Hand Rollers).
• Lifting & Access Equipment: Mobile Cranes, Aerial Work Platforms (Manlifts), Telehandlers (Telelifts), and Forklifts.

Resource and Workshop Management:

• Coordinate with the spare parts department to ensure availability of components for all equipment, with special attention to the needs of the ready-mix fleet.
• Ensure the workshop is equipped with specialized tools and diagnostic equipment for general heavy machinery and specific concrete equipment.
• Supervise any third-party contractors performing specialized work (e.g., boom inspections, engine overhauls).

Reporting and Documentation:

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports on overall fleet availability with KPIs for the ready-mix division.
• Maintain comprehensive service histories for each major asset to support reliability improvements and lifecycle management.

Role Accountability

HR Proficiency:

• Training subordinates and forming a team to get the work effectively done.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and direction to subordinates in all aspects of their work.
• Delegate subordinates in each respective assignment.
• Ensure fair distribution of tasks to maintain morale and motivation of subordinates.

Delivery:

• Perform planned activities to meet operational and development targets as per delivery schedules.
• Utilize resources effectively to achieve objectives within efficient cost and time.
• Provide periodic reports detailing deviations and execution of planned tasks.

Problem-Solving:

• Resolve related problems and escalate complex operational issues as needed.

Quality:

• Ensure quality requirements and develop effective quality control processes and specifications for products or related activities.

Business Process Improvements:

• Coordinate well-defined written systems, policies, and procedures; seek automation opportunities where possible.

Compliance:

• Comply with related policy, procedures, and work instructions.

Safety:

• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental management procedures to guarantee safety and delivery of high-quality products/services.

Qualifications

Academic Qualification: Diploma or Degree in any relevant field

Work Experience: 10-15 years

Technical / Functional Competencies:

• Mechanical Diagnostics Systems
• Troubleshoot Mechanical and Collision Repairs
• Preventative and Predictive Maintenance
• Troubleshooting