Maintenance Specialist

About the Role

OOMCO KSA is seeking a Maintenance Specialist to join their team in Al Khobar, Eastern region. This full-time role involves planning, supervising, and overseeing all maintenance activities across retail fuel service stations in KSA. The specialist will ensure maximum equipment uptime, operational safety, and full compliance with OOMCO technical standards and Saudi regulatory codes. The position requires 2-5 years of relevant experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute scheduled Preventive Maintenance (PM) and prioritize Corrective Maintenance (CM) for all station assets, including dispensers, STPs, ATGs, leak detection systems, electrical panels, and civil structures.
• Manage work orders and monitor technician/contractor performance using the company’s CMMS/maintenance management system.
• Track and optimize key maintenance KPIs, such as equipment availability, contractor response times, and resolution turnaround.
• Supervise the testing, calibration, and statutory verification of fuel dispensing equipment in coordination with authorized regulatory bodies (*, SASO / Taqyees).
• Participate in the preparation of Capex/Opex for fuel station Maintenance Management & Capital Project Maintenance (CPM).
• Review the technical aspects of submissions from stakeholders, consultants, and contractors, reporting recommendations to the Line Manager.
• Participate in the preparation of tender documents and the technical evaluation of tenders.

Contractor and Vendor Management

• Supervise third-party maintenance contractors, ensuring adherence to contractual Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and scopes of work.
• Review contractor invoices, job completion certificates, and measurement sheets against actual field delivery before submission to the Line Manager.
• Assist in drafting technical specifications, scopes of work (SOW), and maintenance tenders.

Safety, Health, and Regulatory Compliance

• Enforce strict compliance with HSE rules, hazardous area classifications, and Permit to Work (PTW) protocols during any station servicing or repair.
• Ensure all station facilities strictly comply with Civil Defense safety standards and municipal regulations.
• Conduct regular field audits and safety inspections, promptly correcting site hazards or non-conformities.

Reporting and Asset Handover

• Jointly inspect and sign off on technical handovers for new or revamped stations from the Projects Department into active maintenance operations.
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports detailing asset downtime, maintenance spend versus OPEX budget, contractor performance, and recurring technical faults.
• Carry out related duties or emergency response support as directed by the Line Manager.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in maintenance operations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage maintenance service providers and contractors.
• Strong understanding of technical standards and regulatory codes.
• Proficiency in managing work orders and monitoring performance via CMMS/maintenance management systems.