Maintenance Manager | KSA Technical Recruitment Campaign

Acwa China; Saudi Arabia; Sur place; SAR 500 000 - 750 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

ACWA Operations is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead mechanical, electrical, and I&C maintenance across power generation and water desalination plants in Saudi Arabia. You will drive maintenance strategies, outages, and budgets to ensure plant reliability and cost-effective operations.

The role requires a strong track record in preventive and predictive maintenance, outage planning, and leadership of cross-functional teams in a safety‑conscious environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 12-15 years of relevant experience in industrial or plant maintenance with several years in a managerial role.
• Experience in power generation or water desalination sectors preferred.
• Experience developing and implementing preventive and predictive maintenance processes is highly desirable.

Responsabilités

• Develop and implement maintenance strategies, long-term plans, and objectives aligned with plant needs and OEM recommendations.
• Lead preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance across mechanical, electrical, and I&C disciplines to maximize reliability.
• Plan and manage major maintenance outages including scope, resources, budgets, and timelines.
• Monitor KPIs such as equipment availability, MTBF, PM compliance, and backlog; drive reliability improvements via root cause analysis.
• Prepare and manage maintenance operating and capital budgets, ensuring cost control.
• Oversee spare parts inventory, OEM service agreements, and contractor procurement to support operations.
• Ensure compliance with HSE standards, IMS, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead, coach, and develop maintenance teams for continuous improvement and collaboration.

Connaissances

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

I&C maintenance

Maintenance management

Root cause analysis

Outage planning

Contractor management

Leadership

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Outils

SAP PM

Maximo

Description du poste

Maintenance Manager

KSA Technical Recruitment Campaign 2026

Location: Saudi Arabia

Function: Maintenance

Technologies: RO Desalination | CCGT Power Generation | Solar PV

Job Summary

ACWA Operations is seeking experienced Maintenance Managers for upcoming opportunities across power generation and water desalination plants in Saudi Arabia. The role is responsible for leading mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation and control (I&C) maintenance activities, ensuring plant reliability, equipment availability, and cost-effective maintenance operations in accordance with contractual requirements, OEM recommendations, and HSE standards.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Develop and implement maintenance strategies, long-term maintenance plans, and departmental objectives aligned with plant requirements and OEM recommendations.
• Lead preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities across mechanical, electrical, and I&C disciplines to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Plan and manage major maintenance outages, including scope, resources, contractors, spare parts, budgets, and execution timelines.
• Monitor maintenance KPIs, including equipment availability, MTBF, preventive maintenance compliance, and maintenance backlog, while driving reliability improvements through root cause analysis.
• Prepare and manage maintenance operating and capital budgets, ensuring cost control and effective resource utilization.
• Oversee spare parts inventory, OEM service agreements, maintenance contractors, and procurement requirements to support operational continuity.
• Ensure compliance with HSE standards, Integrated Management System (IMS), maintenance procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead, coach, and develop maintenance teams while promoting continuous improvement, operational excellence, and effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Job Specifications

Minimum Education

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.

Minimum Experience

• 12-15 years of relevant experience in a similar industrial or plant maintenance environment, including several years in a managerial position.
• Experience within the power generation or water desalination sector is preferred.
• Experience developing and implementing preventive and predictive maintenance processes is highly desirable.

Required Skills

• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and I&C maintenance, equipment reliability, and maintenance management practices.
• Experience in preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance, root cause analysis, and downtime reduction.
• Strong understanding of outage planning, contractor management, and OEM maintenance requirements.
• Knowledge of CMMS systems such as SAP PM or Maximo.
• Understanding of PPP arrangements, O&M contracts, and contractual obligations.
• Strong leadership, planning, problem-solving, communication, and people management skills.

Work Conditions

• Plant-based position in Saudi Arabia.
• Availability to support critical maintenance activities, planned outages, and emergency situations as required.