Mechanical Foreman

Eram Talent; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Eram Talent is seeking an experienced Maintenance Lead to oversee mechanical maintenance for gas plants and pipelines in the Riyadh area. You will supervise technicians, ensure safety and quality, and coordinate with operations to plan shutdowns and equipment isolation.

Ideal candidates will have a diploma in mechanical engineering and 5–8 years of hands-on experience with mechanical systems, plus knowledge of SAP PM and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical qualification.
• 5–8 years of hands-on experience in maintenance of gas plants and pipeline systems.
• Strong expertise in maintenance of mechanical equipment, including: Static equipment (pressure vessels, heat exchangers, piping, valves); Rotary equipment (pumps, compressors, turbines, blowers).
• Experience using SAP PM for maintenance work orders, notifications, and history tracking is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and execute preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance activities for mechanical equipment in gas plants and pipelines.
• Lead and manage mechanical technicians and fitters, ensuring work is performed safely and efficiently.
• Ensure strict compliance with HSE policies, permit-to-work systems, and safety procedures.
• Coordinate with operations to plan maintenance activities, shutdowns, and equipment isolation.
• Assign daily tasks, monitor progress, and ensure timely completion of maintenance jobs.
• Perform troubleshooting and support root cause analysis (RCA) for equipment failures.
• Verify job quality, conduct inspections, and ensure equipment readiness before handover to operations.
• Ensure proper use of tools, spare parts, and materials; support inventory control and spare management.
• Prepare and close maintenance work orders, reports, and equipment history records.
• Support plant start-up, shutdown, and emergency maintenance activities.
• Provide on-the-job training and mentoring to technicians to enhance team capability.

Skills

Gas plant & pipeline systems

Mechanical maintenance

Static equipment

Rotary equipment

Leadership

Maintenance planning

Troubleshooting

SAP PM knowledge

HSE compliance

Communication

Education

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP PM

Job description

Qualifications & Experience:

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical qualification.
• 5–8 years of hands-on experience in maintenance of gas plants and pipeline systems.
• Strong expertise in maintenance of mechanical equipment, including:
  • Static equipment (pressure vessels, heat exchangers, piping, valves)
  • Rotary equipment (pumps, compressors, turbines, blowers)
• Experience using SAP PM for maintenance work orders, notifications, and history tracking is preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and execute preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance activities for mechanical equipment in gas plants and pipelines.
• Lead and manage mechanical technicians and fitters, ensuring work is performed safely and efficiently.
• Ensure strict compliance with HSE policies, permit-to-work systems, and safety procedures.
• Coordinate with operations to plan maintenance activities, shutdowns, and equipment isolation.
• Assign daily tasks, monitor progress, and ensure timely completion of maintenance jobs.
• Perform troubleshooting and support root cause analysis (RCA) for equipment failures.
• Verify job quality, conduct inspections, and ensure equipment readiness before handover to operations.
• Ensure proper use of tools, spare parts, and materials; support inventory control and spare management.
• Prepare and close maintenance work orders, reports, and equipment history records.
• Support plant start-up, shutdown, and emergency maintenance activities.
• Provide on-the-job training and mentoring to technicians to enhance team capability.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong hands-on knowledge of gas plant and pipeline mechanical systems
• Leadership and team supervision skills
• Maintenance planning and execution
• Equipment troubleshooting and problem-solving
• Good communication and coordination skills
• Basic computer skills; SAP PM knowledge is an advantage