Mechanical Maintenance Senior Engineer

Job description / Role

Group overview

Headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, we operate construction and manufacturing businesses, design & development centers and a host of facilities in the Middle East and other countries.

alfanar is involved in:

• Electrical, electromechanical and civil engineering construction
• Manufacturing and marketing electrical construction products
• Allied engineering services

Our main divisions:

• alfanar electric
• alfanar construction
• alfanar building systems

alfanar electric

alfanar electric is the industrial arm of alfanar, manufacturing a variety of low, medium and high voltage electrical construction products.

alfanar electric operates industries in:

• Riyadh and Jubail, Saudi Arabia
• Dubai, UAE
• London, UK

alfanar has a development and engineering center in Chennai, India.

Industrial complex, Riyadh

The center of alfanar’s industrial activities is alfanar Industrial Complex situated in the Third Industrial Zone on Al-Kharj Road, Riyadh.

Spread across 700,000 square meters, the complex houses alfanar’s facilities.

The complex has a comprehensive infrastructure including a data and communication center as well as a commercial zone.

Job purpose

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.

Key accountability areas

Maintenance execution and technical support:

• 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.

Preventive maintenance and asset management:

• Develop, schedule, and oversee preventive maintenance plans and checklists for all mechanical systems and equipment.
• Manage spare parts inventory effectively, identify alternative suppliers, and drive cost optimization without compromising reliability.
• Supervise contractors under Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMC) and ensure their adherence to scope, quality, and safety standards.

Technical expertise and continuous improvement:

• 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.
• Organize and coordinate maintenance teams to ensure continuous operational support across all shifts.

Operational excellence and quality assurance:

• Implement and sustain the 5S methodology to maintain high workplace standards and operational discipline.
• Plan, prioritize, and optimize maintenance activities to minimize downtime and support uninterrupted production.
• Ensure all maintenance and repair work complies with internal quality standards, safety regulations, and industry best practices.

Strategic support and safety leadership:

• Contribute to company profitability by improving equipment reliability, optimizing 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.

Role accountability

HR proficiency:

• Ability to obtain updated soft and technical skills related to the job.

Delivery:

• Perform the planned activities to meet the operational and development targets as per delivery schedules.
• Utilize resources effectively to achieve objectives within efficient cost and time.
• Provide a periodic report formatted by detailing the deviation and execution of planned tasks.

Problem-solving:

• Solve any related problems arise and escalate any complex operational issues.

Quality:

• Ensure quality requirements to develop effective quality control and processes including specifications for products or processes or related activities.

Business process improvements:

• Coordinate well-defined written systems, policies, procedures, and seek automations opportunities as much as possible.

Compliance:

• Comply to related policy and procedures and work instructions.

Health, safety, and environment:

• Ensure compliance of relevant safety, quality, and environmental management procedures and controls within defined area of work activity to guarantee safety, legislative compliance, and delivery of high-quality products/services.

Academic qualification

Bachelor degree in mechanical engineering or any relevant field

Work experience

10-15 years

Technical / functional competencies

• Equipment maintenance
• Preventive maintenance

About the Company

alfanar builds efficient energy systems & solutions of the present and sets up infrastructures for a brighter future.

We assist utility sector partners & customers in transforming cities into sustainable, habitable, and inclusive Smart Cities by harnessing renewable energy resources from wind, solar, and waste heat energy. Promoting the transition to a sustainable eco-conscious future.

Using world-class technologies, we develop unrivaled quality electrical solutions & products from our manufacturing facilities, to solve the world’s major energy challenges and make the world a better viable place.

Diligence, Efficiency, and Innovation are the key criteria our teams adopt in order to continuously provide effective solutions. We’re constantly equipping our teams with the tools they need to expand their horizons and reach higher grounds.

Being in an ever-changing environment with a crucial impact on their surroundings, our employees are nurtured to become keen thinkers with highly refined skills and a consistent outlook on the future, working together on finding the next big innovation.