Maintenance Foreman - Power Generation

JIGPC- Jazan Integrated Gasification and Power Company; Jizan; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

JIGPC- Jazan Integrated Gasification and Power Company is seeking an experienced Maintenance Foreman to supervise maintenance execution at a large-scale facility in Saudi Arabia. You will lead maintenance technicians, coordinate programs, and ensure safe, reliable operation of critical plant equipment.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in power generation or heavy industrials, 5+ years in leadership, strong maintenance and reliability knowledge, and proven ability to manage resources and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering.
• At least 10 years maintenance experience in power generation or heavy industrial facilities.
• Minimum 5 years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of industrial maintenance practices and reliability principles.
• Experience supervising maintenance on critical plant equipment.
• Strong safety culture and permit-to-work understanding.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise maintenance technicians and contractors daily.
• Coordinate preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.
• Ensure safe, efficient maintenance in compliance with procedures.
• Support planning and scheduling to optimize reliability and availability.
• Monitor performance and identify continuous improvement opportunities.
• Participate in troubleshooting and RCA for reliability initiatives.
• Coordinate plant shutdowns, turnarounds, and major activities.
• Maintain maintenance records and work orders in CMMS.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Maintenance planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Eng, or Industrial Eng

Tools

SAP PM

CMMS

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Foreman to support maintenance activities within a large-scale power generation and industrial facility. The successful candidate will supervise maintenance execution, provide technical leadership to maintenance teams, and ensure the safe and reliable operation of plant equipment.

This role is ideal for experienced maintenance professionals with a strong background in power plants, combined cycle facilities, utilities, petrochemical plants, refineries, gas processing, or other heavy industrial environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise maintenance technicians and contractors during daily maintenance activities.
• Coordinate preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.
• Ensure maintenance work is executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company procedures.
• Support planning and scheduling activities to optimize equipment reliability and plant availability.
• Monitor maintenance performance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Participate in troubleshooting, root cause analysis (RCA), and reliability improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate plant shutdowns, turnarounds, and major maintenance activities.
• Ensure proper utilization of manpower, tools, materials, and resources.
• Collaborate closely with Operations, Engineering, and Reliability teams.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and work orders within CMMS systems.
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of maintenance experience within power generation or other heavy industrial facilities.
• Minimum 5 years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of industrial maintenance practices and reliability principles.
• Experience supervising maintenance work on critical plant equipment.
• Good understanding of safety management systems and permit-to-work requirements.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Preferred Experience

Candidates with experience in one or more of the following equipment will be highly preferred:

• Gas Turbines
• Steam Turbines
• Generators
• Transformers
• Motors
• Pumps
• Compressors
• Switchgear
• HRSG Systems
• Boilers
• Valves
• Process Equipment
• Utility Systems

Preferred Qualifications

• CMRP, CRL, PMP, or equivalent professional certifications.
• Experience with SAP PM or other CMMS platforms.
• Experience supporting plant shutdowns and turnaround activities.
• Experience in combined cycle power plants, gasification facilities, petrochemical, refining, LNG, or utility operations.
• Leadership & Team Management
• Maintenance Planning & Execution
• Reliability Improvement
• Safety Leadership
• Problem Solving
• Stakeholder Management
• Technical Troubleshooting

Why Join Us

Join a world-class industrial operation where safety, reliability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement are at the core of everything we do.