Plant Maintenance Technician: Reliability & Troubleshooting

PepsiCo; Eastern Province; On-site; SAR 89,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo is seeking an experienced Mechanical Technician/Engineer in Saudi Arabia to perform maintenance on plant equipment, analyze root causes, and implement corrective actions. The role requires hands-on experience with HVAC, rotating machinery, and automated systems, with adherence to EHS and QFS policies.

You will oversee contracted labor, monitor daily parameters, and contribute to Reliability & Maintenance initiatives, ensuring safety and high equipment availability.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
• Mechanical safety standards awareness.
• Maintenance planning & execution system.
• Ability to read and understand plans, diagrams, layouts and schematic drawings.
• Knowledge in operating and automation systems.
• Technical knowledge for refrigeration plant cooling system, troubleshooting.
• CMMS knowledge is a plus.
• Good command of English (Reading, Writing and Speaking).
• QFS and EHS systems knowledge.
• SAP knowledge.
• Able to do basic electro mechanical works independently.
• MS Office applications proficiency.
• Minimum 2 years industrial experience.
• Hands-on experience in mechanical equipment maintenance, HVAC, rotating and conveying systems.
• Equipment troubleshooting experience.

Responsibilities

• Execute assigned tasks and work orders related to mechanical maintenance and related engineering works safely and cost-effectively.
• Identify root causes of major problems and respond to technical problems within the area.
• Plan and execute maintenance schedules to maintain plant equipment.
• Maintain line availability and equipment readiness.
• Supervise contracted labor during maintenance activities.
• Maintain accurate SAP-PM records for work orders.
• Adhere to EHS and QFS policies and standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and RCA techniques.
• Perform daily parameter readings and monitoring as required.

Skills

Mechanical safety

Maintenance planning

Reading schematics

Automation systems

Refrigeration troubleshooting

CMMS knowledge

English proficiency

QFS knowledge

EHS knowledge

SAP familiarity

MS Office

Education

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

SAP

MS Office

Job description

PepsiCo is seeking an experienced Mechanical Technician/Engineer in Saudi Arabia to perform maintenance on plant equipment, analyze root causes, and implement corrective actions. The role requires hands-on experience with HVAC, rotating machinery, and automated systems, with adherence to EHS and QFS policies.

You will oversee contracted labor, monitor daily parameters, and contribute to Reliability & Maintenance initiatives, ensuring safety and high equipment availability.