Maintenance Manager

NOMAC; Medina Province; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Rabigh is seeking a Maintenance Manager for a large-scale CCGT power project. The successful candidate will lead maintenance strategies, manage programs, and ensure plant reliability. They should have 12-15 years of experience in power generation, particularly in CCGT plants, along with strong leadership and problem-solving skills. This is a key role ensuring uninterrupted operations and safety within the project.

Qualifications

• 12–15 years of maintenance experience in power generation with proven expertise in CCGT plants.
• Experience in managing major equipment outages and coordinating with OEMs and contractors.
• Strong knowledge of preventive/predictive maintenance practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the plant’s maintenance strategy.
• Manage preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance programs.
• Mentor and develop the maintenance team.

Skills

Leadership

Preventive maintenance

Problem-solving

Planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

CMMS tools (SAP desirable)

Job description

Overview

Maintenance Manager – CCGT Power Project

Rabigh, Saudi Arabia

We are seeking a highly skilled Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance function for a large-scale Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) power project in Rabigh. This role is key to ensuring plant integrity, reliability, and availability through robust preventive, corrective, and condition-based maintenance strategies.

What you’ll do

• Lead the development and execution of the plant’s maintenance strategy, aligning departmental goals with overall plant objectives.
• Manage preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance programs across mechanical, electrical, and I&C systems to ensure safe, cost-effective, and timely upkeep of all assets.
• Oversee daily maintenance implementation, equipment inspections, and condition monitoring to mitigate risks and maximize availability.
• Lead outage planning and execution, including annual shutdowns of critical equipment, ensuring EHS, cost, and timeline objectives are achieved.
• Act as the technical authority on maintenance practices, guiding troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with the EPC team during the project phase to ensure smooth commissioning, acceptance testing, and transfer of knowledge for CCGT systems.
• Drive inventory management of critical spares, oversee vendor/contractor performance, and ensure compliance with HSSE requirements.
• Provide regular reporting to the Plant General Manager, highlighting challenges, mitigations, and performance improvements.
• Mentor and develop the maintenance team (3–5 direct, 15–50 indirect reports), fostering a high-performance culture.

What we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 12–15 years of maintenance experience in power generation, with proven expertise in CCGT plants and several years in a managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of preventive/predictive maintenance practices, downtime analysis, and CMMS tools (SAP desirable).
• Experience managing major equipment outages and coordinating with OEMs and contractors.
• Excellent leadership, coaching, and people management skills with a track record of building effective teams.
• Strong planning, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
• Good understanding of PPP frameworks, contractual obligations, and risk management in large-scale EPC projects.

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to take a leadership role in the maintenance and reliability of a flagship CCGT power project in Rabigh, working alongside senior management, EPC contractors, and OEMs. You’ll ensure safe, efficient, and uninterrupted operations that power the region sustainably.

Apply now and bring your CCGT maintenance expertise and leadership to one of Saudi Arabia’s most important energy projects.