Inspection and Maintenance Section Head

Confidential Government; Eastern Province; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Government in Saudi Arabia seeks an experienced leader to supervise inspection and maintenance activities across fixed/mobile platforms, pipelines, and storage facilities. You will ensure compliance with national regulations and global standards while guiding the team and coordinating with licensees and stakeholders.

The role requires a strong background in engineering or administrative disciplines, with a minimum of 6 years in the field; a Master’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Administrative Sciences, or related field.
• Master's degree in Engineering or Administrative Sciences preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs and guides direct reports to achieve objectives.
• Monitors and supervises inspection and maintenance activities for facilities and platforms.
• Ensures compliance with Kingdom regulations and global industry standards.
• Reviews and approves safety certificates, test reports, and maintenance plans.
• Oversees HR processes including recruitment, promotions, and performance plans.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Inspection

Maintenance planning

Safety management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Administrative Sciences

Master's degree preferred

Job description

• Monitors and follows up on all activities related to the inspection and maintenance of relevant facilities, such as fixed or mobile platforms, pipelines, and storage facilities, and ensures that they comply with the regulations applicable in the Kingdom and global industry standards for such activities.
• Provides recommendations regarding areas for development and improvement within the section.
• Supervises the review of the inspection and maintenance plan for production facilities.
• Supervises the review of reports on inspection and maintenance activities carried out by the licensee for any production facility.
• Monitors activities related to reviewing test documents concerning the structural integrity of fixed platforms.
• Monitors activities related to reviewing the proposed maintenance plan and schedule for storage facilities.
• Monitors activities related to reviewing inspection reports or any other reports concerning the use, maintenance, or condition of a mobile platform.
• Supervises the review of safety certificates for fixed platforms and equipment installed or used thereon, in addition to surveys, inspections, and tests relating to fixed platforms.
• Monitors follow-up activities with the licensee and ensures that the mobile platform is used and maintained in accordance with the rules applicable at the time of its classification.
• Monitors follow-up activities with the licensee to ensure that each mobile platform used in operations is maintained in good and safe working condition at all times during operations.
• Provides support for following up with the licensee on the proposed periodic tests to be conducted at storage facilities, which must include, at a minimum, safety, corrosion, and leak detection tests.
• Ensures the implementation of a follow-up mechanism with the licensee to ensure that regular inspections are conducted to verify fitness for purpose and the structural integrity of the internal and external walls of the pipeline and any pressure relief devices, relief valves, automatic shut-off valves, and other safety devices.
• Ensures the implementation of a mechanism for technical representation at relevant internal and international conferences, meetings, and forums related to the section’s activities.
• Adheres to work regulations and behaviors, cybersecurity policies, and procedures of the organizational unit.
• Performs any other tasks assigned by direct supervisors.
• Directs direct reports regarding the implementation of their responsibilities and guides them by providing appropriate feedback and advice to contribute to achieving the overall objectives.
• Develops and manages performance plans for direct reports.
• Supervises compliance with policies and procedures by all direct reports.
• Manages the human resources requirements planning process and provides recommendations related to recruitment and promotion.
• Creates an appropriate work environment by discussing leading practices and lessons learned and encouraging employees to adopt and apply the highest standards of professional and ethical conduct when carrying out their daily responsibilities and tasks.
• Completes the training needs form and submits it to Human Resources regarding appropriate training programs and courses based on training needs, in addition to evaluating their effectiveness and outcomes for participants in the training programs.

Academic Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline, Administrative Sciences, or any specialization related to the field of work.
• A Master’s degree in an Engineering discipline, Administrative Sciences, or any specialization related to the field of work is preferred.

Required Experience and Number of Years of Experience

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in the same field of work