Mechanical Maintenance Sr. Engineer - Facility - Electric

Mechanical Maintenance Sr. Engineer - Facility - alfanar Electric

To ensure optimal reliability and performance of all mechanical systems by leading mechanical maintenance activities, providing technical expertise, and implementing preventive strategies that minimize downtime, enhance safety, and support continuous production efficiency.

• Lead and provide expert technical support to the maintenance team in resolving unplanned mechanical breakdowns to ensure a quick return to production.
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic system failures and implement effective corrective actions.
• Coordinate with machine and equipment suppliers for repairs, spare parts sourcing, and technical consultation.
• Develop, schedule, and oversee preventive maintenance plans and checklists for all mechanical systems and equipment.
• Manage spare parts inventory effectively, identify alternate suppliers and drive cost optimization without compromising reliability.
• Supervise contractors under Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMC) and ensure adherence to scope, quality, and safety standards.
• Demonstrate strong understanding and interpretation of mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams.
• Lead troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis to prevent recurrence of mechanical failures.
• Provide technical recommendations for equipment upgrades, process improvements, and energy efficiency.
• Organise and coordinate maintenance teams to ensure continuous operational support across all shifts.
• Implement and sustain the 5S methodology to maintain high workplace standards and operational discipline.
• Plan, prioritise, and optimise maintenance activities to minimise downtime and support uninterrupted production.
• Ensure all maintenance and repair work complies with internal quality standards, safety regulations, and industry best practices.
• Contribute to company profitability by improving equipment reliability, optimising maintenance costs, and reducing production losses.
• Promote a culture of safety and accountability, ensuring all team members adhere to health, safety and environmental policies.
• Support management in developing long‑term maintenance strategies and capital improvement plans.
• Obtain updated soft and technical skills related to the job.
• Perform planned activities to meet operational and development targets as per delivery schedules.
• Utilise resources effectively to achieve objectives within efficient cost and time.
• Provide periodic reports detailing deviations and execution of planned tasks.
• Resolve related problems and escalating complex operational issues.
• Ensure quality requirements to develop effective quality control processes including specifications for products or processes or related activities.
• Coordinate well‑defined written systems, policies, procedures and seek automation opportunities as much as possible.
• Comply with related policy and procedures and work instructions.
• Ensure compliance of relevant safety, quality and environmental management procedures and controls within the defined area of work activity to guarantee safety, legislative compliance and delivery of high‑quality products/services.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a relevant field.
• 10‑15 years of work experience.
• Technical/functional competencies:
  Equipment Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance.

Alfanar is a Saudi company with an international presence, primarily engaged in the manufacturing and trading of a wide variety of low, medium and high voltage electrical products, in addition to its portfolio of conventional and renewable energy solutions, oil and gas, water treatment, infrastructure, technical services and digital solutions. The hub of alfanar’s manufacturing operations is Medinet alfanar Alsinaiya, a 700,000 square‑meter complex located in Riyadh.

The complex houses an array of ultra‑modern manufacturing facilities and laboratories equipped with state‑of‑the‑art technologies and staffed with highly skilled professionals. alfanar derives its success from its commitment to providing the highest quality standards to its customers, and the continuous development of its human capital, which alfanar considers its most valuable asset. With this in mind, alfanar promotes a proactive work environment where its employees are always valued, nurtured and empowered to fuel their pride in being part of alfanar.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Alternative Medicine, Appliances, Electrical and Electronics Manufacturing, and Construction