Senior Specialist, Instrument II

Ma’aden; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Senior Specialist, Instrument II to lead instrumentation maintenance and reliability activities. The successful candidate will focus on preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, and supporting initiatives for instrumentation systems. A Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation or Electrical Engineering and a minimum of 5 years of experience in an industrial setting are required for this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• CMRP or equivalent certification preferred.
• Minimum 5 years experience in instrumentation maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Lead instrumentation maintenance for safe operations.
• Perform routine/non-routine maintenance of systems.
• Conduct failure analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with teams for smooth execution.

Skills

Knowledge of instrumentation systems

Proficiency in MS Office

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Title

Senior Specialist, Instrument II

Business Unit / Function

PBU/MWSPC

Department

E/I Strategy & Tech Support

Grade

M10

Position Type

Regular

Job Purpose

To lead and execute instrumentation maintenance and reliability activities, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant operations across the phosphate plant. The role focuses on preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, and supporting reliability improvement initiatives for instrumentation systems.

Key Accountabilities

• Maintenance & Reliability:
  • Perform routine and non-routine maintenance of instrumentation systems, including analyzers, control systems, and field instruments.
  • Conduct failure analysis, root cause investigations (RCA), and implement corrective actions.
  • Ensure compliance with reliability-centered maintenance programs and company standards.
• Project & Commissioning Support:
  • Participate in commissioning of new instrumentation systems and ensure proper site acceptance testing.
  • Review and approve technical documentation, calibration certificates, and maintenance manuals.
• Safety & Compliance:
  • Adhere to all safety procedures and ensure safe use of tools and equipment.
  • Comply with Integrated Management System (IMS) standards and environmental requirements.
• Coordination & Communication:
  • Collaborate with E&I support teams, operations, and contractors for smooth execution of work.
  • Provide technical guidance and training to maintenance staff.
• Documentation & Reporting:
  • Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, calibration reports, and spare parts usage.
  • Prepare reports on equipment performance and recommend improvements for reliability.

Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Competencies

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation or Electrical Engineering.
• Certifications: CMRP or equivalent preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years in instrumentation maintenance within industrial plants (preferably phosphate or similar process industries).

Ma’aden High Performance Competencies

• Strong knowledge of instrumentation systems, analyzers, and control loops.
• Proficiency in MS Office and instrumentation-related software.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills for troubleshooting complex issues.