Mechanical Foreman (Saudi Arabia)

<h3><strong>Qualifications &amp; Experience:</strong></h3><ul>
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<strong>Diploma in Mechanical Engineering</strong>or equivalent technical qualification.</li>
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<strong>5–8 years</strong>of hands-on experience in<strong>maintenance of gas plants and pipeline systems</strong>.</li>
<li>Strong expertise in maintenance of<strong>mechanical equipment</strong>, including:</li>
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<strong>Static equipment</strong>(pressure vessels, heat exchangers, piping, valves)</li>
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<strong>Rotary equipment</strong>(pumps, compressors, turbines, blowers)</li>
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<li>Experience using<strong>SAP PM</strong>for maintenance work orders, notifications, and history tracking is<strong>preferred</strong>.</li>
</ul><h3><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></h3><ul>
<li>Supervise and execute<strong>preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance</strong>activities for mechanical equipment in gas plants and pipelines.</li>
<li>Lead and manage mechanical technicians and fitters, ensuring work is performed safely and efficiently.</li>
<li>Ensure strict compliance with<strong>HSE policies, permit-to-work systems, and safety procedures</strong>.</li>
<li>Coordinate with operations to plan maintenance activities, shutdowns, and equipment isolation.</li>
<li>Assign daily tasks, monitor progress, and ensure timely completion of maintenance jobs.</li>
<li>Perform troubleshooting and support<strong>root cause analysis (RCA)</strong>for equipment failures.</li>
<li>Verify job quality, conduct inspections, and ensure equipment readiness before handover to operations.</li>
<li>Ensure proper use of tools, spare parts, and materials; support inventory control and spare management.</li>
<li>Prepare and close maintenance work orders, reports, and equipment history records.</li>
<li>Support plant start-up, shutdown, and emergency maintenance activities.</li>
<li>Provide on-the-job training and mentoring to technicians to enhance team capability.</li>
</ul><h3><strong>Key Skills &amp; Competencies:</strong></h3><ul>
<li>Strong hands-on knowledge of gas plant and pipeline mechanical systems</li>
<li>Leadership and team supervision skills</li>
<li>Maintenance planning and execution</li>
<li>Equipment troubleshooting and problem-solving</li>
<li>Good communication and coordination skills</li>
<li>Basic computer skills; SAP PM knowledge is an advantage</li>
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