Maintenance Supervisor – Electrical & Automation

GE Vernova; Dammam; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational industrial company in Dammam is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for Electrical & Automation to manage maintenance operations and ensure equipment reliability. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience, strong knowledge of PLCs, and be able to lead a team of technicians in a dynamic environment. Proficiency in electrical schematics and safety practices is vital. This position does not offer relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15+ years of industrial maintenance experience, including supervisory responsibilities.
• Hands-on knowledge of VFDs, servo systems, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Experience in manufacturing or heavy industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily maintenance operations and delegate tasks to technicians.
• Plan and execute preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.

Skills

PLC-based systems troubleshooting

Team leadership

Preventive maintenance

Electrical schematics understanding

Automation circuits knowledge

Education

Diploma or ITI in Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronics/Instrumentation

Tools

SAP

CMMS

HMI

CNC machines

Job description

Job Description Summary

We are seeking a Maintenance Supervisor – Electrical & Automation with strong hands‑on experience in electrical, mechanical, and automation systems. The ideal candidate will oversee maintenance activities, ensure equipment reliability, and lead a team of technicians to support continuous plant operations. The role requires expertise in PLCs, cranes, furnaces, robotics, CNC machines, and other automated production systems.

Job Description

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Supervise daily maintenance operations and delegate tasks to technicians.
• Plan and execute preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Work with PLC-based systems (Siemens, Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, Delta, Schneider) for troubleshooting, program modification, and upgrades.
• Maintain and operate industrial automation systems including:
  • Cranes (P&H, ABUS)
  • Vacuum and coating furnaces
  • FANUC robots
  • CNC milling and dynamic balancing machines
  • Plasma coating and aluminum spraying systems
• Manage maintenance records through SAP and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Ensure adherence to safety practices including LOTO (Lock Out Tag Out) and risk assessments.
• Develop and train technicians in safe maintenance procedures and technical skills.
• Support installation, testing, and commissioning of new equipment or production lines.
• Liaise with production teams to ensure minimal downtime and optimize equipment reliability.
• Monitor maintenance KPIs and report performance to management.

Required Qualifications

• Diploma or ITI in Electrical / Electronics / Mechatronics / Instrumentation.
• Minimum 15+ years of industrial maintenance experience, including supervisory responsibilities.
• Experience in manufacturing or heavy industrial environments (e.g., cranes, CNCs, coating systems).
• Hands‑on knowledge of PLCs, VFDs, HMI, servo systems, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Familiar with SAP and CMMS systems.
• Strong understanding of electrical schematics, automation circuits, and mechanical interfaces.

Desired Characteristics

• Fluency in Arabic is a plus.
• Excellent written/oral communication and interpersonal skills, customer focused, enthusiastic.
• Outstanding interpersonal, Strong communication skills, capable of influencing and driving regional counterparts.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No