Utility Manager (Steel Manufacturing)

PPL Dynamics; Jizan; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading steel industry manufacturer in Saudi Arabia is looking for a Utilities and Maintenance Manager to oversee operation and maintenance activities for utilities and cranes. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and over 15 years of experience in a steel plant or similar sector. Responsibilities include managing budgets, supervising maintenance strategies, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Qualifications

• 15+ years experience in Utilities & Cranes in a Steel plant or similar Steel industry sector.
• Experience supervising the operation and maintenance of utility-related facilities.
• Strong analytical skills for performance data analysis and efficiency improvement.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct operation and maintenance activity in various utility areas.
• Implement modern maintenance strategies such as C.B.M and R.C.M.
• Prepare and manage annual utilities operation and maintenance budgets.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Utilities Management

Cranes Operations

Maintenance Strategies

Project Management

Environmental Compliance

Education

Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 15+ years experience in Utilities & Cranes in a Steel plant or similar Steel industry sector.
• Manage provision of the necessary utilities required to ensure the correct operation of the Plant.
• Responsibilities will include the identification and consolidation of utility requirements, managing engineering interfaces, contractors design information and the arranging the provision of appropriate temporary and/or permanent utilities & cranes maintenance to the site to support construction and operation phases.

Processes and Maintenance Schedule Oversight

• Supervise, control & direct the operation and maintenance activity in Water Treatment Plant, pumping, compressing, HVAC, Substation, LPG and cranes.
• Modification & improvement in the cooling system of downstream shops & extension.
• Implement of Modern Maintenance Strategies such as condition-based maintenance (C.B.M), Reliability cantered maintenance (R.C.M), Vibration monitoring of equipment etc.
• Analyze utility equipment performance data and take corrective measures for efficiency improvement.
• Prepare and manage energy and utilities KPIs and benchmarking reports.
• Lead or support technical studies and projects related to utility expansion, modification, or modernization.
• Review technical specifications, drawings, and vendor proposals for new installations.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and contractors during utility-related projects.
• Ensure full compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities (e.g., Royal Commission, civil defense, environmental agencies).

Financial Oversight

• Prepare and manage annual utilities operation and maintenance budgets.
• Monitor and control expenditures, ensuring cost-effective resource use.
• Evaluate and approve procurement of spare parts, consumables, and service contracts.

Policy and Standards Compliance

• Follow up and supervise the preparation of work standards and enforce compliance with company standards and policies
• Continually improve safety record by addressing both physical safety issues and employee safety attitudes.
• Keep the plant clean and enforce HSE standards to protect personnel and equipment
• Maintain and improve housekeeping in all areas Comprehensiveness and quality of work standards and policies