Maintenance Manager

Talondy; Dammam; On-site; SAR 357,000 - 580,000; Full time

Job summary

Talondy in King Abdulaziz Port, Dammam, KSA seeks a Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance of heavy equipment and fleet, ensuring high availability and cost control. You will manage preventive and corrective work across reach stackers, RTGs, straddle carriers, forklifts and trucks, with focus on safety, downtime reduction, and regulatory compliance.

The role requires 8+ years in maintenance with heavy equipment, 3+ years in leadership, and strong planning/vendor management skills.

Qualifications

• 8+ years maintenance experience with heavy equipment and fleet.
• 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Experience with port/logistics equipment (reach stackers, RTGs, straddles, forklifts).
• Ability to read schematics and follow OEM manuals.
• Strong planning, reporting, and vendor management (ERP/CMMS preferred).

Responsibilities

• Manage preventive & corrective maintenance for reach stackers, RTGs, straddle carriers, forklifts, heavy/light trucks, and cars.
• Lead and supervise workshop and mobile teams; assign jobs and ensure quality and on-time completion.
• Ensure PM compliance 95% and maintain maintenance history records.
• Coordinate with contractors/OEMs for major repairs and specialist work.
• Oversee facility and yard civil issues; enforce HSE standards.

Skills

Leadership

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Planning & reporting

Education

Mechanical/Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

ERP/CMMS

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Manager (Heavy Equipment, Carriers& Fleet)

Location:King Abdulaziz Port, Dammam, KSA
Department: Engineering / Maintenance
Reports To: Engineering Manager
Direct Reports: Engineering Supervisor + Maintenance Technicians (Mechanical/Electrical)

Job Summary

Lead maintenance operations to ensure high equipment availability ( 90%), safe execution, and cost control across heavy container-handling equipment, fleet, facilities, and yard civil works.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage preventive & corrective maintenance for: Reach Stackers, RTGs, Straddle Carriers, Forklifts, Heavy/Light Trucks, Cars, and other operational equipment.

Lead and supervise workshop + mobile team; assign jobs and ensure quality and on-time completion.

Ensure strong capability in mechanical + electrical + hydraulic troubleshooting and repairs.

Implement PM planning with PM compliance 95% and maintain maintenance history records.

Control breakdown response and downtime reduction: MTTR 4 hours average (target).

Manage spare parts planning to maintain critical spares availability 98% and reduce emergency purchases.

Coordinate and supervise contractors/OEMs for major repairs and specialist work.

Oversee facility & yard civil issues (lighting, doors, basic electrical, drainage/pavement repairs coordination).

Enforce HSE standards (permits/LOTO, safe lifting, hot works): 0 major incidents.

Requirements

Diploma/Bachelor in Mechanical / Electrical / Electro-Mechanical Engineering.

8+ years maintenance experience with heavy equipment and fleet; 3+ years in a leadership role.

Proven experience with port/logistics equipment (reach stackers/RTGs/straddles/forklifts).

Ability to read schematics, use diagnostics, and follow OEM manuals.

Strong planning, reporting, and vendor management skills (ERP/CMMS preferred).

KPIs

Equipment Availability: 90%

PM Compliance: 95%

Critical Spares Availability: 98%

Repeat Breakdown Rate: 5% monthly

Safety: 0 major incidents / 100% permit compliance

Working Conditions

Port environment, workshop + yard work, call-out support as needed, shift flexibility.