Mechanical Engineer

About Applus+ Asia Middle East and Africa

Applus+ is a global leader providing inspection, testing, and certification services across key industries such as energy, construction, environment, and infrastructure. Operating in over 70 countries, the company focuses on delivering innovative solutions that help clients achieve operational excellence while adhering to high safety and environmental standards. Applus+ fosters a culture built on integrity, technical leadership, and continuous professional development.

The Role of Mechanical Engineer

Applus+ Asia Middle East and Africa is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join its team in Makkah, covering operations in Jeddah and Makkah. This full-time role involves overseeing the operation, maintenance, and performance of mechanical equipment and the fleet utilized in waste management operations. The focus is on ensuring equipment reliability, implementing preventive maintenance, optimizing operational efficiency, and maintaining compliance with technical and HSE requirements. The position requires 5-10 years of relevant experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise the operation and maintenance of equipment and machinery used in waste collection, transportation, construction and demolition (C&D) waste management, and landfill projects. This includes collection vehicles, compactors, dump trucks, containers, cranes, and operational equipment at transfer and treatment stations, as well as worker accommodation camps.
• Review and evaluate preventive and corrective maintenance plans, ensuring their implementation in compliance with technical and environmental standards.
• Monitor the performance of equipment and treatment stations, and review breakdown and repair reports to ensure operational continuity and the efficiency of waste disposal systems.
• Conduct benchmarking and analytical studies to assess equipment performance and the quality of operations and maintenance across project facilities.
• Follow up on the application of manufacturers' instructions and technical specifications for field and landfill equipment, ensuring compliance with environmental safety requirements.
• Review periodic maintenance schedules and fleet management plans, and provide technical recommendations to enhance operational efficiency and minimize recurrent breakdowns.
• Prepare technical analytical reports highlighting improvement observations related to equipment performance, failures, and system functionality in both field and landfill operations.
• Supervise field maintenance activities and ensure strict adherence to occupational safety and quality standards (HSE) in workshops, operational sites, and landfill areas.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 5 to 10 years of experience in a relevant mechanical engineering role.
• Demonstrated experience in overseeing the operation and maintenance of mechanical equipment, particularly within waste management or similar heavy industrial environments.
• Strong understanding of preventive and corrective maintenance planning and execution.
• Knowledge of HSE requirements and their application in operational and maintenance activities.

Work Location

This full-time position is based in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, with responsibilities covering operations in Jeddah and Makkah.