Senior Dam Mechanical O&M Engineer

Dar Al Riyadh Group; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Dar Al Riyadh Group seeks a Mechanical Operations and Maintenance Site Engineer to oversee mechanical O&M activities at dam facilities across multiple locations in Saudi Arabia. The role requires 8 years of experience, supervising mechanical installation, testing and commissioning, and ensuring compliance with drawings, specs and safety procedures.

You will review contractor works, audit performance, inspect critical equipment, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure reliable

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university.
• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in mechanical, hydraulic and pumping works.
• Previous experience with dam facilities is required.
• Practical site experience supervising mechanical installation, maintenance, testing and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Supervise contractors’ daily mechanical O&M activities at assigned dam facilities.
• Review and audit mechanical works performed by contractors.
• Inspect gates, valves, pumps, actuators, hoists, pipelines, hydraulic power units and associated equipment.
• Verify that site activities follow approved drawings, specifications, method statements and maintenance procedures.
• Monitor repair, replacement, installation, alignment, testing and commissioning activities.
• Witness functional, pressure, leakage, performance and operational tests.
• Verify the condition and operation of mechanical safety devices and protection systems.
• Prepare technical specifications, scopes of work and bills of quantities.
• Coordinate mechanical works with civil, electrical, hydraulic, instrumentation, control, quality and HSE teams.
• Provide technical input for progress verification, payment assessments and variation reviews.

Skills

Mechanical engineering expertise

Site supervision

Maintenance planning

Commissioning

Hydraulic systems

Inspection & QA

Problem solving

Coordination with contractors

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Dar Al Riyadh Group seeks a Mechanical Operations and Maintenance Site Engineer to oversee mechanical O&M activities at dam facilities across multiple locations in Saudi Arabia. The role requires 8 years of experience, supervising mechanical installation, testing and commissioning, and ensuring compliance with drawings, specs and safety procedures.

You will review contractor works, audit performance, inspect critical equipment, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure reliable