MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

Napco National Company; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Napco National Company in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer to lead machine maintenance, calibration activities, and upgrades across the plant, ensuring safety and reliability.

You will analyze failures, coordinate spare parts, document work, and support continuous improvement with a university degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and 2–4 years of industrial maintenance experience.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of maintenance techniques (mechanical and electrical).
• Ability to read machine manuals, technical diagrams, and work instructions.
• Familiarity with spare parts management and calibration procedures.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance tasks related to machine repairs, new machine commissioning, and validation activities.
• Assist the maintenance team in troubleshooting breakdowns and performing preventive maintenance (PM) as required.
• Prepare designs for specific machine upgrades (electrical or mechanical) and submit them for management review and approval.
• Coordinate with the Maintenance Unit Head/Manager to ensure proper resource allocation for assigned projects.
• Document task details, including timing, completion status, and any new observations/findings.
• Submit Repair Request Forms (RRF) for any pending tasks or additional issues found.

Skills

Maintenance techniques

Reading diagrams

Spare parts management

Calibration procedures

Documentation

Education

University degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

• Maintenance Execution
• Receive instructions from the Maintenance Unit Head/Manager for assigned maintenance tasks and projects.
• Carry out specific maintenance tasks related to machine repairs, new machine commissioning, and validation activities.
• Assist the maintenance team in troubleshooting breakdowns and performing preventive maintenance (PM) as required.
• Prepare designs for specific machine upgrades (electrical or mechanical) and submit them for management review and approval.
• Follow up on project execution after design approval.
• Clean and organize the working area upon task completion.
• Document task details, including timing, completion status, and any new observations/findings.
• Submit Repair Request Forms (RRF) for any pending tasks or additional issues found.
• Obtain feedback from production teams to ensure full resolution and satisfaction.
• Coordination & Spare Parts Management
• Coordinate with the Maintenance Unit Head/Manager to ensure proper resource allocation for assigned projects.
• Coordinate with the Store regarding delivery of critical spare parts and elevate any delays.
• Prepare and submit Spare Parts Requisition Forms as needed.
• Data Analysis & Improvement
• Analyze maintenance data, including repetitive breakdowns, delays in PM, and spare part consumption.
• Propose action plans and improvements based on analysis findings.
• Calibration & External Services
• Execute in-house calibration tasks as per instructions and defined Work Instructions (WI).
• Coordinate outsourced calibration activities with the Local Purchasing Unit (LPC).
• Ensure timely availability of external calibration agencies, oversee tasks, and follow up on calibration certificates.
• Update the Calibration Master File upon completion.
• Safety & 5S Compliance
• Follow all NAPCO-IFP safety procedures and attend all required safety meetings.
• Enforce company health and safety policies among the team and monitor for compliance.
• Carry out risk assessments and ensure emergency response protocols are understood by all personnel.
• Immediately report and act upon unsafe acts, conditions, or near-misses.
• Participate in cross-auditing and ensure adherence to the plant's hazard control standards.
• Conduct daily safety talks in assigned work areas.
• Perform assigned 5S duties as per the 5S plan to maintain an efficient and safe work environment.
• Safety Responsibilities
• Enforce full compliance with health and safety procedures across the maintenance area.
• Understand and ensure all subordinates are trained on safe work practices.
• Identify unsafe conditions or behaviors and take immediate corrective action.
• Lock out any unsafe equipment until it is repaired and deemed safe.
• Actively participate in safety audits, emergency drills, and 5S implementation.
• Promote safety awareness among team members.
• Job Dynamics & Interfaces

Internal Interfaces

• Maintenance Team
• Production Team
• Store & Spare Parts Team
• Health & Safety Department

External Interfaces

• Local Purchasing Unit (LPC)
• External Calibration Agencies

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• University degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (preferred).
• Strong reading, writing, and arithmetic skills.
• At least 2–4 years of experience in industrial maintenance or plant engineering roles.

Competencies

• Strong knowledge of maintenance techniques (mechanical and electrical).
• Ability to read machine manuals, technical diagrams, and work instructions.
• Familiarity with spare parts management and calibration procedures.
• Analytical skills for root cause analysis and continuous improvement.
• Proficiency in documenting maintenance activities and reporting.
• Special Working Conditions
• Must be in good physical condition and able to work under pressure.
• Willingness to work alternating shifts.
• Must adhere to all local labor laws and NAPCO-IFP safety policies.