Senior Maintenance Technician

Abunayyan Holding; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

PureLife in Saudi Arabia seeks a Senior Maintenance Technician to oversee mechanical and electrical maintenance, maximize uptime, and minimize downtime.

You will perform complex repairs, calibrations, and machine setups, conduct root-cause analysis, apply preventive maintenance, and supervise junior technicians.

A technical diploma in mechanical/electrical/mechatronics and 3–5 years of hands-on experience are required; knowledge of drawings and LOTO safety is essential.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hands-on industrial maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of preventive and corrective maintenance (PPM & breakdown repairs).
• Ability to read and interpret basic engineering drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Strong commitment to safety, 5S and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.

Responsibilities

• Technical execution & troubleshooting: perform complex repairs and calibrations on production machinery.
• Preventive & predictive maintenance: follow PPM schedules and inspect critical parts to prevent breakdowns.
• Operational support & machine setup: assist with setups, changeovers, and line modifications; monitor efficiency.
• Team support & on-the-job guidance: train and supervise junior technicians; maintain logs and reports.

Skills

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Reading drawings

LOTO safety

Education

Technical Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics

Job description

Job Title: Senior Maintenance Technician

Company: PureLife

Role Purpose:

The Senior Technician is responsible for overseeing, executing, and optimizing advanced mechanical/electrical maintenance, machine setup, and operational troubleshooting. The role ensures maximum equipment uptime, minimizes production downtime, enforces strict industrial safety and quality standards, and provides technical guidance to junior operators and technicians.

Key Responsibilities:

1- Technical Execution & Troubleshooting:

• Perform complex mechanical, electrical, or pneumatic repairs and adjustments on production machinery and utility systems.
• Diagnose complex machine faults, conduct root-cause analysis, and execute immediate corrective actions to restore operations.
• Calibrate equipment and machinery to ensure precision operational performance.

2- Preventive & Predictive Maintenance:

• Execute planned preventive maintenance (PPM) schedules according to manufacturer specifications.
• Inspect critical spare parts, components, and machinery regularly to prevent unexpected breakdowns.
• Identify wear-and-tear trends and recommend replacement parts or system upgrades.

3- Operational Support & Machine Setup:

• Support production lines with equipment setups, changeovers, and tooling adjustments.
• Monitor machine efficiency parameters to maintain high productivity and low waste/scrap rates.
• Assist engineers in commissioning new machinery, installations, or line modifications.

4- Team Support & On-the-Job Guidance:

• Provide technical guidance, training, and support to junior technicians and machine operators.
• Supervise daily shift tasks to ensure adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Maintain daily maintenance logs, spare parts usage, and work order completion reports.
• Enforce strict 5S industrial housekeeping standards and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) safety protocols.
• Report critical equipment risks or spare parts shortages to direct management immediately.

Necessary Knowledge and Experience:

• 3-5 years of practical hands-on experience in industrial technical maintenance, machinery setups, and mechanical/electrical troubleshooting.
• Practical knowledge of preventive and corrective maintenance practices (PPM & breakdown repairs).
• Proven ability to read and interpret basic engineering drawings, technical manuals, and wiring diagrams.
• Solid background in operating industrial workshop tools, measuring equipment, and site safety procedures (LOTO).

Education and Certification Minimum Requirements:

• Technical Diploma (2-3 years) in Mechanical Maintenance, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Industrial Technology from accredited institutes/colleges (e.g., TVTC, HIWPT, Ewaa Institute, or equivalent accredited training centers).
• Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving
• High Attention to Detail & Quality Orientation
• Adaptability & Stress Tolerance

Functional:

• Mechanical & Electrical Systems Maintenance
• Root Cause Analysis & Technical Troubleshooting
• Preventive Maintenance (PPM) Execution
• Reading Technical Drawings & Wiring Diagrams
• Machine Setup, Tooling & Calibration
• EHS Compliance & Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Safety