Maintenance Manager

Company: Burjline Builders –

WebSite: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Job Description:Shear International Co. Ltd. seeks a qualified Maintenance Manager to oversee maintenance operations within its Steel Foundry & Iron Casting Factory located in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Maintenance Manager will be responsible for the strategic planning, organization, and execution of all maintenance activities to ensure the reliable operation of machinery and equipment essential to the steel foundry and iron casting facility. This role encompasses a focus on preventative maintenance, diagnostic troubleshooting, and the minimization of downtime to support continuous production processes and adherence to stringent safety standards.

**Key Responsibilities:**

* **Maintenance Planning & Execution:** Develop and implement comprehensive preventive and predictive maintenance programs for all foundry and casting equipment, including furnaces, molding machines, cranes, conveyors, and machining tools; schedule and supervise daily maintenance activities to minimize production interruptions; oversee breakdown maintenance and coordinate prompt emergency repairs.
* **Team Leadership & Supervision:** Lead and manage a team of maintenance professionals, including technicians, electricians, and mechanics; provide training and development opportunities to enhance team skills and promote safety awareness; conduct performance evaluations and foster a motivated workforce.
* **Equipment Reliability & Performance:** Monitor equipment performance and analyze maintenance data to identify recurring issues and areas for improvement; implement reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) and root cause analysis methodologies to reduce equipment failures; collaborate with production and technical teams to align maintenance schedules with operational requirements.
* **Safety & Compliance:** Ensure all maintenance activities are conducted in compliance with applicable health, safety, and environmental regulations; promote a strong culture of safety, conduct regular safety audits, and enforce safe working practices; investigate equipment-related incidents and implement corrective actions.
* **Budgeting & Reporting:** Prepare and manage the maintenance department budget, including spare parts inventory and outsourced services; maintain accurate maintenance records, reports, and documentation for all machinery and equipment; report on key maintenance performance indicators (KPIs) such as downtime, mean time between failures (MTBF), and maintenance costs.

**Qualifications & Requirements:**

* Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field is required.
* A minimum of seven (7) years of maintenance experience in heavy industry or foundry operations is required, with at least three (3) years in a supervisory or managerial capacity.
* Demonstrated strong knowledge of steel foundry and casting equipment maintenance is essential.
* Experience with preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance strategies is required.
* Familiarity with maintenance management systems (CMMS) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) software is expected.
* Excellent leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills are necessary.
* A strong commitment to safety and regulatory compliance is mandatory.

**Key Skills:**

* Preventive & Predictive Maintenance
* Equipment Troubleshooting & Repair
* Team Leadership & Training
* Maintenance Planning & Scheduling
* Budgeting & Cost Control
* Safety Compliance & Risk Management
* Data Analysis & Reporting
* CMMS & ERP Proficiency

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