Sr. Mechanical Maintenance Engineer - Facility - alfanar Electric

alfanar; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Alfanar seeks a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to ensure reliability, availability, and safe operation of production equipment through preventive and corrective maintenance.

You will troubleshoot mechanical systems, coordinate with suppliers, lead root-cause analysis, and optimize maintenance costs while minimizing downtime.

The role requires 6–10 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering; a proactive, safety-conscious mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 6–10 years of relevant experience in mechanical maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of preventive and corrective maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment breakdowns.
• Develop and execute preventive maintenance plans and inspections.
• Coordinate with suppliers for spare parts and technical support.
• Perform root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with production to minimize downtime.

Skills

Equipment Maintenance

Preventive Maintenance

Root-cause Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

To ensure the reliability, availability, and safe operation of mechanical production equipment through effective preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement, while minimizing downtime and optimizing maintenance costs.

Key Accountability Areas

Job description

Job Purpose

To ensure the reliability, availability, and safe operation of mechanical production equipment through effective preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement, while minimizing downtime and optimizing maintenance costs.

Maintenance Execution & Technical Support

• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment breakdowns.
• Provide technical support during critical breakdowns to minimize downtime.
• Coordinate with OEMs and suppliers for technical support, repairs, and spare parts.

Preventive & Predictive Maintenance

• Develop and execute preventive maintenance plans, inspections, and checklists.
• Monitor equipment condition and identify potential failures.
• Analyze recurring failures and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain accurate maintenance and equipment records.

Spare Parts & Technical Support

• Identify critical spare parts to ensure equipment availability.
• Evaluate spare parts and coordinate with suppliers for procurement.
• Support alternative supplier identification to improve availability and reduce costs.

Technical Expertise & Troubleshooting

• Read and interpret hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams.
• Troubleshoot mechanical systems, rotating equipment, pumps, gearboxes, bearings, valves, and conveyors.
• Conduct root-cause analysis and recommend effective corrective actions.
• Support equipment modifications and reliability improvements.

Maintenance Coordination & Reliability

• Coordinate maintenance activities with production to minimize downtime.
• Prioritize maintenance tasks based on equipment criticality and production needs.
• Coordinate specialized maintenance activities with contractors and service providers.

Safety & Quality

• Perform maintenance activities in accordance with safety procedures and LOTO requirements.
• Ensure maintenance work meets quality, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized working environment.

Role Accountability

HR Proficiency

• Ability to obtain updated soft and technical skills related to the job.

Delivery

• Perform the planned activities to meet the operational and development targets as per delivery schedules.
• Utilize resources effectively to achieve objectives within efficient cost and time.
• Provide a periodic report formatted by detailing the deviation and execution of planned tasks.

Problem-Solving

• Solve any related problems arise and elevate any complex operational issues.

Quality

• Ensure quality requirements to develop effective quality control and processes including specifications for products or processes or related activities.

Business Process Improvements

• Coordinate well-defined written systems, policies, procedures, and seek automations opportunities as much as possible.

Compliance

• Comply to related policy and procedures and work instructions.

Health, Safety, and Environment

• Ensure compliance of relevant safety, quality, and environmental management procedures and controls within defined area of work activity to guarantee safety, legislative compliance, and delivery of high-quality products/services.

Academic Qualification Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Any relevant field

Work Experience 6 to 10 Years

Technical / Functional Competencies Equipment MaintenancePreventive Maintenance

Profile description

Alfanar is a Saudi company with an international presence, primarily engaged in the manufacturing and trading of a wide variety of low, medium, and high voltage electrical products, in addition to its portfolio of conventional and renewable energy solutions, oil and gas, water treatment, infrastructure, technical services, and digital solutions.

The hub of alfanar’s manufacturing operations is Medinet alfanar Alsinaiya, a 700,000 square-meter complex located in Riyadh. The complex houses an array of ultra-modern manufacturing facilities and laboratories equipped with state-of-the-art technologies and staffed with highly skilled professionals.

alfanar derives its success from its commitment to providing the highest quality standards to its customers, and the continuous development of its human capital, who alfanar considers its most valuable asset. With this in mind, alfanar promotes a proactive work environment where its employees are always valued, nurtured, and empowered to fuel their pride in being part of alfanar.

For more information about alfanar, please visit alfanar.com