Utilities Technician (Boiler) - Jeddah

MBRF; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

MBRF in Jeddah seeks a skilled maintenance technician to operate, monitor, and maintain boilers, thermal fluid heaters, and air compressors, ensuring safe and efficient utility systems.

With 2–3 years of hands-on boiler operation experience, you will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, manage water quality, and document activities in SAP, supporting continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-year technical/vocational qualification in Mechanical, Electrical or Electronic Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 2–3 years hands-on operation/maintenance experience of boilers, air compressors or related utility systems.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, P&IDs and related diagrams.
• Knowledge of chemical and fuel handling; familiarity with SAP and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor and maintain boilers, thermal fluid heaters, air compressors and related utility systems to ensure safe, reliable and efficient operation.
• Perform preventive, corrective and scheduled maintenance on boiler house equipment, including pumps, valves, air dryers, softeners and water treatment systems.
• Monitor operating parameters, boiler water quality and chemical dosing, and maintain accurate operational and maintenance records.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical and control-related issues, identify root causes and take corrective actions to minimize downtime.
• Inspect equipment regularly, identify maintenance needs and support overhaul, preventive maintenance and spare-part planning.
• Record equipment issues, maintenance activities and work orders accurately in SAP and support continuous improvement activities.
• Work closely with Maintenance, Production, suppliers and OEMs on technical issues, repairs and critical spare parts.
• Ensure all activities comply with HSE, food safety, HACCP, GMP, 5S, Food Defense and company safety standards, including proper handling of chemicals, fuels, tools and PPE.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Safety & quality

Communication & teamwork

Multicultural collaboration

Shift flexibility

Education

Technical/vocational qualification in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

SAP

MS Office

RCA

PDCA

5S

PLC

BMS

DCS

SCADA

HMI

Job description

How about building your career at one of the world’s largest food companies?

Come work at MBRF, a company present in the lives of thousands of families around the world. From the simplest moments to the most special ones, we nourish life through quality, innovation, and the people who make everything happen.

What will you be doing at MBRF?

• Operate, monitor and maintain boilers, thermal fluid heaters, air compressors and related utility systems to ensure safe, reliable and efficient operation
• Perform preventive, corrective and scheduled maintenance on boiler house equipment, including pumps, valves, air dryers, softeners and water treatment systems
• Monitor operating parameters, boiler water quality and chemical dosing, and maintain accurate operational and maintenance records
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical and control‑related issues, identify root causes and take corrective actions to minimize downtime
• Inspect equipment regularly, identify maintenance needs and support overhaul, preventive maintenance and spare‑part planning
• Record equipment issues, maintenance activities and work orders accurately in SAP and support continuous improvement activities
• Work closely with Maintenance, Production, suppliers and OEMs on technical issues, repairs and critical spare parts
• Ensure all activities comply with HSE, food safety, HACCP, GMP, 5S, Food Defense and company safety standards, including proper handling of chemicals, fuels, tools and PPE

What kind of profile are we looking for?

• Minimum 2-year technical/vocational qualification in Mechanical, Electrical or Electronic Engineering or a related technical field
• Minimum 2–3 years of hands‑on experience in the operation and maintenance of boilers, air compressors or related utility systems, preferably within the Food/FMCG industry
• Strong practical knowledge of boiler house equipment, thermal fluid heaters, air compressors, pumps, valves, water treatment systems and boiler water quality
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical/electrical systems and read engineering drawings, P&IDs and relevant technical diagrams
• Knowledge of chemical and fuel handling, HSE and applicable technical standards; familiarity with SAP, MS Office, RCA, PDCA and 5S
• Familiarity with PLC, BMS, DCS, SCADA or HMI control systems is an advantage
• Business‑level English proficiency
• Based in Jeddah or willing to relocate to Jeddah, with flexibility to commute to the factory location

What competencies are key to this role?

• Strong troubleshooting and practical problem‑solving skills
• Safety and quality‑focused mindset with attention to detail
• Good communication, teamwork and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively with different teams, suppliers and stakeholders in a multicultural environment
• Flexibility in working hours and willingness to support different utility and maintenance areas when required

What can you expect from MBRF?

• Being part of a global, collaborative and dynamic working environment
• Strong corporate culture with commitments to customers, employees & environment we serve
• Vertical, horizontal, and cross‑functional growth opportunities
• Competitive compensation package