Senior Site Manager — Integrated Refinery & Petrochem Ops

LHR Américas; Riyadh Region; On-site; SAR 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Participation in national transformation initiatives

Modern multicultural living environment

Job summary

An international executive search firm is seeking to fill the role of Site Manager for a globally recognized integrated refinery and petrochemical complex in Saudi Arabia. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of refinery experience, along with strong leadership and technical skills. Responsibilities include driving maintenance strategies, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and overseeing contractor performance. This position offers a unique opportunity for career growth in a vibrant and developing region.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15+ years of solid refinery or petrochemical maintenance experience.
• Strong technical expertise in maintenance engineering and asset reliability.
• Proven leadership abilities in high-pressure industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead full maintenance oversight across assigned plant areas.
• Drive reliability performance and maintenance KPIs.
• Ensure compliance with HSE and corporate safety standards.
• Govern contractor performance and manage claims.
• Resolve technical and commercial disputes effectively.

Skills

Maintenance engineering expertise

Leadership of multidisciplinary teams

Strong knowledge of CMMS systems

Preventive and predictive maintenance strategies

Ability to operate in multicultural environments

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, or Chemical)

Job description

An international executive search firm is seeking to fill the role of Site Manager for a globally recognized integrated refinery and petrochemical complex in Saudi Arabia. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of refinery experience, along with strong leadership and technical skills. Responsibilities include driving maintenance strategies, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and overseeing contractor performance. This position offers a unique opportunity for career growth in a vibrant and developing region.