Maintenance Manager - Steel Plant Operations Lead

El Takamol company; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

El Takamol company in Saudi Arabia seeks a Maintenance Manager / Planet Manager for a major steel factory. You will oversee maintenance of plant machinery, equipment, and systems, and lead a team to keep operations safe, efficient, and compliant with quality standards.

The role requires 5+ years in maintenance management in heavy industry, strong leadership, and expertise in mechanical and electrical maintenance, with a focus on preventive planning and cost-effective reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of maintenance management experience in heavy industrial settings.
• Proven leadership abilities with experience managing technical teams.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical maintenance practices.
• Familiarity with safety, environmental, and quality regulations.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in computer applications (MS Office).

Responsibilities

• Oversee all maintenance activities related to plant machinery, equipment, and systems.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and ensure quality output.
• Lead, train, and supervise maintenance teams, ensuring they follow safety protocols and industry best practices.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot issues with casting machines, molding systems and other specialized equipment used pipe production.
• Manage budgets for maintenance, including parts, tools, and equipment procurement, with a focus on cost efficiency and reliability.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, and quality standards.
• Continuously assess and improve maintenance strategies by analyzing machine performance metrics, identifying root causes of failures, and implementing corrective actions.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and engineering departments to coordinate maintenance schedules and optimize the plant’s overall operational performance.
• Optimize resource allocation to maximize efficiency and reduce costs.

Skills

Maintenance management

Leadership

Mechanical engineering

Electrical knowledge

Safety compliance

Quality regulations

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

El Takamol company in Saudi Arabia seeks a Maintenance Manager / Planet Manager for a major steel factory. You will oversee maintenance of plant machinery, equipment, and systems, and lead a team to keep operations safe, efficient, and compliant with quality standards.

The role requires 5+ years in maintenance management in heavy industry, strong leadership, and expertise in mechanical and electrical maintenance, with a focus on preventive planning and cost-effective reliability.