Section Head - Mechanical

Acwa China; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Acwa China Rabigh, Saudi Arabia, seeks a Section Head - Mechanical to lead preventive and corrective maintenance for plant mechanical systems, manage outages, and ensure safe, reliable operations.

Bachelor's in mechanical engineering, 10+ years in industrial or power plants, and SAP/CMMS experience are required. You will mentor teams, supervise work orders, and drive compliance with IMS, HSE, and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
• 10+ years of relevant maintenance experience in industrial or power plant environments.
• Experience with 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.
• Prepare purchase requisitions for spare parts and consumables 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 on technical matters.
• Apply mechanical maintenance techniques to maintain equipment and systems.
• Perform routine inspections, maintenance, repair, lubrication, and cleaning of mechanical and hydraulic systems.
• Ensure IMS, HSE policies, and legal requirements are followed.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Management

Health & Safety

Environmental Management

Risk Assessment

Root Cause Analysis

Regulatory Knowledge

English Communication

SAP Knowledge

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP

CMMS

Job description

Section Head - Mechanical

Location: Rabigh, Saudi Arabia

Job Summary

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

Skills & Competencies

• 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