Maintenance Superintendent

National Initiative Human Resource Company; Dammam; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced Maintenance Superintendent/Supervisor to oversee maintenance operations. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of industrial maintenance experience, including 5 years in a supervisory role, and strong technical expertise in Pneumatics, Hydraulics, and Electrical systems. This role ensures equipment reliability and minimal production disruptions, emphasizing leadership and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in industrial maintenance, with 5+ years in a supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Electrical systems, and machine tools.
• Knowledge in PLCs, MMIs, and data flow formats.

Responsibilities

• Lead, plan, and supervise all maintenance activities for buildings and equipment.
• Develop and manage maintenance procedures and repair schedules.
• Supervise installation and commissioning of new equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Proficiency in MS Office

Excellent English communication skills

Health & safety awareness

Education

DAE/Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Maintenance systems

Job description

Overview

On behalf of our client, we are seeking a qualified and experienced Maintenance Superintendent/Supervisor to oversee all preventive and corrective maintenance operations, ensuring high equipment reliability and minimal production disruptions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, plan, and supervise all maintenance activities for buildings, facilities, machinery, and equipment.
• Experience in contacting suppliers to discuss technical issues, mainly related to electronics.
• Develop and manage maintenance procedures, preventive maintenance plans, and repair schedules.
• Coordinate closely with operations to reduce downtime and ensure equipment efficiency.
• Supervise installation and commissioning of new equipment and utilities.
• Manage departmental budgets, inventory of critical spares, and ensure cost-effective operations.
• Enforce health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards in the workplace.
• Conduct regular team meetings, staff evaluations, and training to ensure high team performance.

Candidate Profile

• Education: DAE/Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience: Minimum 10 years in industrial maintenance, with 5+ years in a supervisory role.
• Technical Exposure: Strong knowledge of Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Electrical systems, and machine tools. Knowledge in PLCs, MMIs, data flow in different formats (DSTV, ASCII, .DXF).
• IT knowledge and linking machines with detailing software (e.g., TEKLA extraction).
• Certifications: High Voltage, Hydraulics, or Material Handling certifications (preferred)
• Skills:
• Strong leadership and team management
• Proficiency in MS Office and maintenance systems
• Excellent English communication skills
• Health & safety awareness