Mechanical Section Head

ACWA Power; Makkah Region; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading power generation company in the Makkah region is seeking a Mechanical Section Head to lead mechanical maintenance at a major thermal power plant. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and 10–12 years of experience in mechanical maintenance for power plants. Strong leadership and communication skills in English are essential. This position offers an opportunity to ensure safe and efficient power generation operations.

Qualifications

• 10–12 years of relevant experience in mechanical maintenance for power plants or industrial facilities.
• Strong knowledge of thermal power plant systems and maintenance practices.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, 14001, and OHSAS 18001 standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute mechanical maintenance activities including outages and overhauls.
• Ensure availability of spare parts and manage budgets.
• Supervise maintenance teams and oversee mechanical work orders.
• Monitor safety standards and maintenance performance.

Skills

Mechanical Maintenance

Leadership

Communication in English

SAP Proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CMMS (SAP)

MS Outlook

Job description

Hiring: Mechanical Section Head – Operations & Maintenance (Thermal Power Plant)

Rabigh, Saudi Arabia

Lead the mechanical maintenance function at a major thermal power plant. Oversee preventive, corrective, and outage-related mechanical maintenance, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operations that support continuous power generation.

What you’ll do:

• Plan and execute all types of mechanical maintenance, including monthly/annual outages and major overhauls.
• Ensure availability of strategic spare parts and consumables, managing requisitions within budgetary limits.
• Apply deep knowledge of thermal power plant systems to troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues.
• Supervise and guide maintenance teams in executing mechanical work orders through CMMS (SAP).
• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance of boilers, turbines, pumps, piping, and other critical mechanical equipment.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety standards, including hazard identification, risk assessments, and IMS requirements.
• Monitor and report on maintenance performance, implementing corrective and preventive actions for deviations.
• Conduct competency gap analysis, provide on-the-job training, and evaluate staff performance.
• Drive effective resource utilization and continuous improvement initiatives.

What we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• 10–12 years of relevant experience in mechanical maintenance for power plants or heavy industrial facilities.
• Strong knowledge of conventional thermal power plant systems, outage planning, and O&M practices.
• Proficiency in SAP (end-user level) and computer literacy (MS Outlook, etc.).
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, 14001, and OHSAS 18001 systems is preferred.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate maintenance teams.
• Excellent communication skills in English.

Apply now and take the lead in ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient mechanical operations at one of Saudi Arabia’s key power plants.