Section Head - Mechanical

ACWA Power; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ACWA Power in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Section Head – Mechanical to oversee planning, supervising, and executing maintenance activities for mechanical equipment. The role encompasses preventive, corrective, and outage maintenance work to ensure the plant operates safely and efficiently.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and have a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, including strong leadership skills and proficiency in SAP.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant maintenance experience in industrial or power plant environments.
• Experience in preventive and corrective maintenance, plant shutdowns, and outage management.
• Strong experience using SAP/CMMS systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise preventive, corrective, shutdown, and overhaul maintenance activities for plant mechanical equipment.
• Lead troubleshooting activities and support the maintenance team in resolving mechanical issues.
• Ensure compliance with Integrated Management System (IMS), HSE policies, and legal requirements.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Corrective maintenance

Team management

Root cause analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

SAP

CMMS

MS Office

Job description

The Section Head – Mechanical is responsible for planning, supervising, and executing preventive and corrective maintenance activities, plant overhauls, and outage maintenance work related to mechanical equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise preventive, corrective, shutdown, and overhaul maintenance activities for plant mechanical equipment
• Prepare purchase requisitions for spare parts and consumables while ensuring availability of strategic spares within budget requirements
• Lead troubleshooting activities and support the maintenance team in resolving mechanical and operational issues
• Execute and monitor work orders through CMMS (SAP) and coordinate with maintenance engineers regarding technical matters and job completion
• Apply mechanical maintenance techniques and principles to maintain assigned equipment and systems
• Perform routine inspections, maintenance, repair, lubrication, and cleaning activities for mechanical, hydraulic, and associated systems
• Ensure implementation and compliance with Integrated Management System (IMS), HSE policies, and legal requirements
• Monitor IMS objectives, targets, and performance, and report findings to management
• Conduct root cause analysis for non-conformances and implement corrective and preventive actions
• Identify competency gaps within the team and provide training, coaching, and performance evaluations
• Ensure effective utilization of manpower, materials, and maintenance resources
• Monitor hazards, environmental aspects, incidents, near misses, and emergency situations within assigned areas
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
• Minimum 10 years of relevant maintenance experience in industrial or power plant environments
• Experience in preventive and corrective maintenance, plant shutdowns, and outage management
• Strong experience using SAP/CMMS systems
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Knowledge of Quality, Occupational Health & Safety, and Environmental Management Systems
• Risk assessment and incident investigation skills
• Root cause analysis and problem-solving abilities
• Knowledge of applicable legal and regulatory requirements
• Strong communication skills in English
• Computer literacy including MS Office and SAP
• Ability to work effectively in demanding plant environments