Maintenance Manager

Location:King Abdulaziz Port, Dammam, KSA
Department: Engineering / Maintenance
Reports To: Engineering Manager
Direct Reports: Engineering Supervisor + Maintenance Technicians (Mechanical/Electrical)

Lead maintenance operations to ensure high equipment availability ( 90%), safe execution, and cost control across heavy container-handling equipment, fleet, facilities, and yard civil works.

• Manage preventive & corrective maintenance for:
  Reach Stackers, RTGs, Straddle Carriers, Forklifts, Heavy/Light Trucks, Cars
  , and other operational equipment.

Lead and supervise workshop + mobile team; assign jobs and ensure quality and on-time completion.

Ensure strong capability in mechanical + electrical + hydraulic troubleshooting and repairs.

Implement PM planning with PM compliance 95% and maintain maintenance history records.

Control breakdown response and downtime reduction:
MTTR 4 hours average (target).

Manage spare parts planning to maintain critical spares availability 98% and reduce emergency purchases.

Coordinate and supervise contractors/OEMs for major repairs and specialist work.

Oversee facility & yard civil issues (lighting, doors, basic electrical, drainage/pavement repairs coordination).

Enforce HSE standards (permits/LOTO, safe lifting, hot works): 0 major incidents
.

Diploma/Bachelor in Mechanical / Electrical / Electro-Mechanical Engineering
.

8+ years maintenance experience with heavy equipment and fleet; 3+ years in a leadership role.

Proven experience with port/logistics equipment (reach stackers/RTGs/straddles/forklifts).

Ability to read schematics, use diagnostics, and follow OEM manuals.

Strong planning, reporting, and vendor management skills (ERP/CMMS preferred).

Equipment Availability:
90%

PM Compliance:
95%

Critical Spares Availability:
98%

Repeat Breakdown Rate: 5% monthly

Safety: 0 major incidents / 100% permit compliance

Port environment, workshop + yard work, call-out support as needed, shift flexibility.