Mechanical Foreman (Saudi Arabia)

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