Maintenance and Operations Manager, Facilities

Lucid Motors; King Abdullah Economic City; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury electric vehicle manufacturer is seeking a Maintenance and Operations Manager for their facilities in King Abdullah Economic City, Saudi Arabia. The role involves leading the operations of facility systems, ensuring compliance with sustainability goals, and managing a team. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in facilities management, with a strong background in technical systems and leadership. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in facilities operations and maintenance.
• 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and sustainability standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations and maintenance strategy for facility systems.
• Oversee maintenance programs to meet reliability and safety KPIs.
• Manage daily operations of technicians and service providers.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Technical knowledge of utilities

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Facility Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

BAS/BMS platforms

Job description

Maintenance and Operations Manager, Facilities

Leading the future in luxury electric and mobility

At Lucid, we set out to introduce the most captivating, luxury electric vehicles that elevate the human experience and transcend the perceived limitations of space, performance, and intelligence. Vehicles that are intuitive, liberating, and designed for the future of mobility.

We plan to lead in this new era of luxury electric by returning to the fundamentals of great design – where every decision we make is in service of the individual and environment. Because when you are no longer bound by convention, you are free to define your own experience.

Come work alongside some of the most accomplished minds in the industry. Beyond providing competitive salaries, we’re providing a community for innovators who want to make an immediate and significant impact. If you are driven to create a better, more sustainable future, then this is the right place for you.

As a Facilities Operations and Maintenance Manager, you will lead the strategic and operational management of all facility systems across our AMP-2 manufacturing campus in KAEC, KSA. This role is critical to ensuring high facility uptime, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and alignment with Lucid’s sustainability and innovation goals. You will bring a proactive, data-driven approach to facilities operations, integrating maintenance with broader business objectives.facility systems across our AMP-2 manufacturing campus in KAEC, KSA. This role is critical to ensuring high facility uptime, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and alignment with Lucid’s sustainability mission.

You Will:

• Lead and continuously improve the operations and maintenance strategy for all facility systems including electrical distribution, HVAC, compressed air, fire protection, water treatment, chilled/hot water systems, and general infrastructure.
• Oversee preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance programs using CMMS tools to meet reliability, safety, and sustainability KPIs.
• Manage daily operations of internal technicians and external service providers, ensuring alignment with production and business needs.
• Develop and execute operational plans for utilities, energy management, and infrastructure upgrades.
• Lead emergency response planning and execution for facility-related incidents, ensuring business continuity.
• Own facility operations budgets, vendor contracts, and service level agreements (SLAs).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including EHS, production, construction, and engineering to support installations, expansions, and operational readiness.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using LEAN, Six Sigma, and root cause analysis to enhance performance and reduce costs.
• Champion sustainability efforts through energy optimization, water conservation, waste reduction, and emissions control.
• Ensure compliance with Lucid policies and local regulations (e.g., ISO 14001, ISO 45001, civil defense, municipality).
• Provide leadership reporting through dashboards, KPIs, and risk assessments.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and professional development within the facilities team.

You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Facility Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in facilities operations and maintenance, with 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong leadership and strategic planning capabilities in facilities operations.
• Deep technical knowledge of industrial utilities and building systems.
• Experience managing large-scale facilities in high-tech or automotive environments.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and sustainability standards.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and analytical skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and manage change effectively.
• Fluent in English; Arabic is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and BAS/BMS platforms.

Join Lucid Motors and be a part of the luxury electric vehicle revolution in the region! Apply now and contribute to the sustainable future of mobility while offering customers an unparalleled driving experience.

Additional Compensation and Benefits: Lucid offers a wide range of competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, vacation, and 401k. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing such programs. (Cash or equity incentive awards, if any, will depend on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and company performance.)

To all recruitment agencies: Lucid Motors does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our careers alias or other Lucid Motors employees. Lucid Motors is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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