Mechanical Foreman

Eram Talent; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services company in Saudi Arabia seeks a skilled Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor. This role involves overseeing maintenance activities for gas plants and pipeline systems, managing a team of technicians, and ensuring compliance with safety procedures. Ideal candidates will have a diploma in Mechanical Engineering and extensive hands-on experience in mechanical maintenance, including knowledge of SAP PM. This position offers an opportunity to enhance your skills in a challenging environment while leading a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of hands-on experience in maintenance of gas plants and pipeline systems.
• Strong expertise in maintenance of mechanical equipment including static and rotary equipment.
• Experience using SAP PM for maintenance work orders is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and execute preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance activities.
• Lead and manage mechanical technicians and fitters.
• Ensure compliance with HSE policies and safety procedures.
• Coordinate maintenance activities and shutdowns.
• Perform troubleshooting and support root-cause analysis.
• Conduct inspections and prepare maintenance work orders.

Skills

Hands-on knowledge of gas plant and pipeline systems

Leadership skills

Maintenance planning and execution

Equipment troubleshooting and problem-solving

Communication and coordination skills

Education

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

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) and 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.