Senior Specialist Fleet Management

About Maaden

Maaden, established in 1997, is recognized as one of the fastest-growing mining companies globally and the largest multi-commodity mining and metals company in the Middle East. The company is instrumental in developing the mining industry to become a key economic pillar for Saudi Arabia, building a world-class, integrated mining value chain.

Role Overview

The Senior Specialist, Fleet Management, based in the Khurais oil field, is responsible for the effective management and control of fleet operations. This full-time role focuses on ensuring optimal vehicle utilization, adherence to safety standards, cost control, and service reliability across all field operations. The specialist will support uninterrupted transportation services through proactive maintenance planning, system management, vendor coordination, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement of fleet efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee general fleet operations to ensure optimal vehicle availability, utilization, and efficiency, including daily vehicle allocation, scheduling, and usage.
• Manage vehicle repair and maintenance activities, ensuring timely completion and quality standards, and plan and monitor preventive maintenance programs.
• Conduct regular in-person vehicle inspections to verify roadworthiness and condition, ensuring full compliance with safety, legal, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual fleet reports, and prepare ad hoc reports and data analysis for management.
• Develop, implement, and monitor fleet KPIs such as downtime, cost per kilometer, fuel efficiency, and availability.
• Coordinate with fleet service providers and suppliers for vehicle maintenance, repairs, and related services, including reviewing technical proposals, quotations, and invoices.
• Supervise driver and JMS Team performance, including roster planning and policy compliance, and manage the JMS team, implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Monitor and respond to Blue Key Users events (*, seat belt violations, speeding) and formally notify respective line managers for action.
• Manage trip requests, including permanent vehicle assignments and pool service scheduling, ensuring efficient allocation and control of pool service vehicles.
• Ensure effective TAMM system management, including registering vehicles under correct users, and maintain up-to-date vehicle documentation.
• Monitor fuel consumption patterns, identify variances, and implement control measures, and manage driver petty cash and operational expenses.
• Coordinate with the Inventory Team for adequate availability of fleet-related spare parts and consumables.
• Manage accident-related processes, including insurance claims, documentation, and repair follow-up until vehicle closure and return to service.
• Review petty cash invoices related to vehicles and support documents before submission to the Reporting Team.
• Raise purchase requisitions for fleet-related assets, items, and services, and drive initiatives to reduce operating costs, improve efficiency, and enhance service performance.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 5-10 years of experience in fleet management or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex fleet operations, including maintenance, safety, and vendor relations.
• Strong analytical skills for reporting and performance analysis, including KPI development and monitoring.
• Proficiency in fleet management systems and documentation.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in the Khurais oil field, contributing to Maaden's strategic growth within the Saudi Arabian economy.

Application Process

Candidates who meet the specified requirements are encouraged to apply for this role to contribute to the future of mining in the Kingdom.