Plant Engineer Supervisor

Ecolab Life Sciences; Dammam; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in life sciences is seeking a Plant Engineer Supervisor in Dammam, Saudi Arabia to manage daily maintenance operations, lead improvement projects, and ensure compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in chemical plant maintenance, strong leadership skills, and fluency in English. This role offers opportunities for career growth in a company committed to sustainability and ethical practices.

Benefits

Long-term career path

Access to best-in-class resources

Sustainability-focused culture

Qualifications

• Must have 5+ years of experience in chemical plant maintenance.
• Needs leadership experience in coaching maintenance staff.
• Required to have strong English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily plant maintenance operations.
• Lead end-to-end improvement projects.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Chemical plant maintenance

DCS/SCADA Systems

Analytical thinking

Leadership and Team Development

Fluency in English

Education

5+ years of experience in engineering or related field

Working knowledge across Engineering Disciplines

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

We are seeking to hire a Plant Engineer Supervisor to develop a knowledge and understanding of products/systems/services, customers and customer needs of the business area supported. Conducts feasibility studies, determines manpower and costs estimates, and develops engineering criteria. Performs analyses to develop design options or recommendations for structures, systems and components. Activities lead to new or improved products, processes, systems or methods which have significant impact potential.

What’s In It For You

• Opportunity for a long-term career path that allows for exposure into all areas of the Ecolab’s supply chain
• Access to best-in-class resources, tools, and technology
• Thrive in a company that values sustainability, drives a safety-focused culture and has been recognized as one of the most ethical companies in the world

What You Will Do

Technical Mastery

• Manage Daily Plant Maintenance Operations, ensuring effective troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance schedules.
• Spare Parts Inventory Management, including identification of required spares, finding suppliers, ordering, stock control, and vendor management.
• Management of Preventive Maintenance (PM) Program
• Lead End-to-End Improvement Projects from ideation to implementation, commissioning, and handover to production teams.
• Identify and Implement Cost-Saving and Cost-Avoidance Initiatives
• Knowledge in DCS/SCADA Systems
• Troubleshooting Expertise: Ability to quickly identify and resolve technical issues to minimize production downtime and find short-term and long-term solutions.
• Ability to Work Under Pressure and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Find Engineering Solutions that enhance machine efficiency, reliability, performance and reduce downtime.
• Compliance with Safety Standards: Ensure that all maintenance activities and project are executed safely

Drives Results

• Consistently delivers projects on time and under budget.
• Recognizes links between role and department results.
• Builds and utilizes network to drive results.
• Prioritizes work based on value to the department.
• Proactively identifies opportunities for process improvements and takes appropriate action.
• Actively seeks out information in areas across site and business.
• Initiates use of the Performance Planning & Development process to achieve personal goals and improve business performance. Identifies key technical experts and develops relationships to gain in-depth technical knowledge.

Business Insights

• Recognizes key business drivers (i.e. key performance indicators, metrics, OGSM, NPV, MIRR, etc.) and how they link to work plan.
• Demonstrates understanding of Supply Chain work processes (i.e. maintenance, production scheduling, Capacity, C/D, etc.).
• Recognizes markets the company operates in and major competitors.
• Incorporates financial metrics to justify projects (i.e. ROI, etc.).
• Identifies key decision makers in areas of responsibility.

Decision Quality

• Considers multiple aspects of a decision or challenge.
• Develops more detailed alternatives prior to informing of decision.
• Identifies alternatives and makes recommendations to address issues.
• Demonstrates ability to make timely, accurate, and effective decisions.
• Recognizes when to elevate an issue or problem to supervisor.
• Considers best practice approaches internally and externally.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ Years of Experience in chemical plant maintenance, engineering, or a related field.
• Working knowledge across Engineering Disciplines, including Electrical, Mechanical, Instrumentation, and Control Systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook)
• Fluency in English (spoken, written, and reading), with excellent communication skills.
• 2+ years in Leadership and Team Development, including coaching and mentoring of maintenance staff.
• Analytical thinking, being able to take data-driven and informative decisions.
• 1+ year Experience in Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging

Ecolab is committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and furthering the principles of Equal Opportunity to Employment. We will recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance in all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement. Ecolab will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin,citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, or disability.