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About the Role

ENGIE Middle East is seeking a Lead Engineer to join its team in Al Jubayl, Saudi Arabia. Reporting to the Technical Support Manager, this role is central to developing and executing asset management plans, monitoring asset performance, and managing associated risks. The Lead Engineer will act as the Subject Matter Expert, responsible for identifying and resolving plant-related technical issues. This position is critical for overseeing both long and short-term maintenance activities, including defects, planned maintenance programs, and technical instruction letters (TILs), through a team of site-based engineers.

The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the long-term engineering strategy for plant operations and maintenance, while also developing a competent engineering and maintenance team. This role requires close collaboration with the Project company to ensure the successful completion of CAPEX and OPEX projects, ensuring the plant consistently meets availability, reliability, efficiency, generation, and cost targets, all within strict safety and environmental parameters.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to the Integrated Management System (IMS).
• Uphold and enforce Company Health, Safety, and Environmental policies and procedures.
• Participate in internal and external Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality audits, and implement relevant findings.
• Provide expert guidance to the maintenance team following detailed analysis of mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation & control (I&C) issues.
• Develop and strategize working structures and procedures for the assessment, analysis, and recommendation of preventive measures.
• Support the Operations & Maintenance (O&M) team to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations.
• Develop strategies for the creation and implementation of policies, standards, and procedures for engineering and technical work.
• Oversee staff development needs and ensure the maintenance of staff competence in required areas.
• Prepare strategic plans for maintenance requirements and manage the budget for the Technical Support department.
• Ensure safe working conditions prevail during plant operations and maintenance.
• Manage long-term service agreements concerning planned and unplanned outage services for gas turbines.
• Support the Technical Support Manager in the successful implementation of routine plant maintenance.
• Assist the Technical Support Manager in the preparation and completion of planned shutdowns.
• Implement engineering practices in accordance with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and international standards.
• Support the Technical Support Manager in the development and implementation of the long-term engineering strategic plan.
• Manage the life cycle of all major plant systems and author technical reports.
• Support the Technical Support Manager in the safe and efficient delivery of high levels of commercial availability within environmental limits.
• Make or assist in making decisions to resolve plant maintenance problems with immediate, medium, and long-term consequences.
• Deliver outcomes consistent with Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental policies and procedures.
• Manage engineering competence and develop appropriate succession plans for key engineering staff.
• Provide guidance to resolve complicated and critical technical operational and maintenance issues.
• Guide the team on the efficient utilization and management of resources (manpower and others) for safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations.
• Plan and coordinate routine preventive and predictive maintenance requirements among operations and other teams.
• Monitor the progress and quality of work orders within CAPEX and OPEX projects.
• Ensure efficiency and availability targets are effectively communicated and achieved.
• Ensure all procedures, documentation, drawings, and manuals are kept up-to-date and necessary training is completed promptly.
• Maintain high standards of management, ethics, and leadership.
• Lead the implementation of performance management processes by setting objectives and targets for individuals and conducting periodical reviews, providing coaching as needed.
• Implement lessons learned and other activities to foster a learning culture.
• Facilitate communication and cooperation with Maintenance, Operation, and HSE teams.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert in specialized areas of the plant.
• Contribute to training and qualification programs.
• Meet monthly regional reporting requirements.
• Ensure all tools and equipment are appropriately maintained and in good working condition.
• Deliver technical advice to colleagues and contractors to maintain high safety standards and proper execution of plant maintenance practices.
• Apply engineering knowledge and skills to review and update work instructions.
• Implement initiatives to address inconsistencies in CMMS scheduling, practices, and documentation.

Qualifications and Requirements

The role operates under the general guidance of the Technical Support Manager concerning Plant Maintenance & Operations and team management. The job holder has the autonomy to plan and manage their own areas of activity within established policy and procedural limits. Any extraordinary issues arising outside of set policies and procedures are to be referred to the Plant General Manager and leadership for discussion and approval of recommended actions.

Required Skills and Expertise

• Asset Management
• Risk Management
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• Maintenance Planning
• Engineering Strategy Development
• Team Management
• CAPEX/OPEX Project Coordination
• Plant Availability and Reliability Optimization
• Plant Efficiency Improvement
• Cost Management
• Environmental Compliance
• IMS Compliance
• Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Policy Adherence
• Quality Audits
• Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrumentation & Control (I&C) Maintenance Support
• Preventive and Predictive Maintenance Strategies
• Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Support
• Long Term Service Agreement Management
• Gas Turbine Maintenance Expertise
• Planned Shutdown Management
• Adherence to OEM and International Standards
• Life Cycle Management
• Technical Reporting
• Commercial Availability Achievement
• Problem Solving and Decision Making
• Performance Management and Coaching
• Fostering a Learning Culture
• Communication and Cooperation
• Subject Matter Expertise
• Training Program Development and Delivery
• Reporting and Planning
• Budgeting
• Spares and Consumables Management
• Tools and Equipment Maintenance
• Provision of Technical Advice
• Work Instruction Development and Review
• CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) Implementation and Improvement
• Leadership

Work Context

This full-time position is based in Al Jubayl, Saudi Arabia. The role is part of the GBU Renewables Business Unit and the GEN International - KSA Division, operating under the legal entity JUBAIL O&M COMPANY LIMITED. The Lead Engineer will interact with the TS Manager and Operation and Maintenance teams.

About the Area Maintenance Head Role

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) is seeking an experienced Area Maintenance Head to oversee daily maintenance activities within a Petrochemical plant located in Jubail, Eastern Saudi Arabia. This role is crucial for ensuring that all corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance for mechanical, instrumentation, and electrical equipment is executed by contractors in strict compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards. The primary objective is to guarantee sector availability, reliability, and operational continuity. This position is specifically open to Saudi Nationals only and requires significant experience in the Oil & Gas maintenance sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the execution of all maintenance jobs assigned to contractors, covering mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation aspects of the Petrochemical plant, ensuring adherence to Company standards.
• Maintain regular reporting within the CMMS system regarding maintenance execution at SATORP's Plant.
• Provide necessary support to the planning and scheduling supervisor.
• Assist the company's reliability department in conducting bad actor analysis.
• Prepare weekly reports and actively participate in Maintenance meetings to discuss findings and action plans.
• Manage day-to-day site activities effectively to ensure smooth operations.
• Enhance the knowledge and skills of personnel through job-specific training, coordinating with the Head of HR.
• Strictly adhere to and enforce all safety requirements during job execution phases.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 20 years of experience in Oil & Gas maintenance is required for candidates with a High School diploma.
• A minimum of 15 years of experience in Oil & Gas maintenance is required for candidates with a Diploma.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in Oil & Gas maintenance is required for candidates with a Bachelor's Degree.
• Demonstrated good knowledge of refining equipment.
• Experience in piloting maintenance contracts.
• Good knowledge of safety rules and regulations.

Required Skills and Attributes

• Mechanical Maintenance
• Electrical Maintenance
• Instrumentation Maintenance
• Rotating Equipment
• Corrective Maintenance
• Preventive Maintenance
• Predictive Maintenance
• CMMS System Management
• Reliability Analysis
• Adherence to Safety Rules
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Strong Leadership Skills
• Effective Problem Solving
• Strategic Thinking
• Well-organized and proactive.
• Maturity of judgment under pressure.
• Capacity for strategic thinking and openness to new ideas.
• Ability to achieve business results while working in a multi-cultural environment.

Work Location and Type

This full-time position is based in Al Jubail, Eastern Saudi Arabia. The role requires the candidate to be a Saudi National.

About the Role

WSP in the Middle East is seeking a Senior Project Engineer - Mechanical for a short-term assignment in Jubail. This project-focused role is responsible for leading and coordinating multi-stakeholder teams to successfully deliver repair and improvement works. The position demands end-to-end implementation, ensuring all projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

The Senior Project Engineer will act as the primary interface between the Project Company, Operations & Maintenance (O&M), vendors, and experts. This includes translating complex operational issues into clear scopes of work, meticulously tracking actions to completion, and ensuring effective communication, documentation, and decision-making throughout the entire project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate team members, serving as the primary liaison between the Project Company, O&M Company, Experts, and Vendors.
• Oversee the implementation of repair works, from defining needs and writing RFQs to selecting contractors and monitoring site activities.
• Track project performance against established plans and produce regular, comprehensive status reports for all stakeholders.
• Define project scope, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and deliverables, and develop detailed schedules and timelines, utilizing tools such as MS Project.
• Review as-built drawings, P&IDs, and OEM specifications to ensure strict compliance with industry best practices and project standards.
• Identify potential risks and implement action plans, utilizing an action tracker, to develop strategies for overcoming obstacles and preventing delays.
• Liaise with the Project Company's finance team, manage project costs, and oversee subcontractor and contractor performance, acting as the Project Company Representative.
• Ensure all project deliverables meet the required quality standards and specifications.
• Document observations and consolidate findings for the expertise team, such as gathering operational leak history from the plant and reporting it in a structured format.
• Translate complex operational problems into understandable scopes of work suitable for submission to external suppliers and stakeholders.
• Ensure issues are captured, recommendations are implemented, and execution is tracked through to completion, identifying delays early, highlighting risks, and escalating bottlenecks as needed.
• Organize and facilitate regular progress meetings and follow up on all decisions made.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Possess a hands-on and proactive attitude, with the ability to spend time on-site gathering information and validating data directly with operators.
• Demonstrate a willingness to be available after regular business hours when necessary.
• Exhibit strong data analysis capabilities, including the ability to compile, structure, and interpret operational data to support the development of project scopes.
• Possess experience in plant performance monitoring (not necessarily limited to desalination plants).
• Have a strong operational background with a good understanding of plant processes and performance drivers.
• Communicate in a clear, precise, and effective manner.

Required Skills

• Leadership
• Communication
• MS Project
• Risk Management
• Contract Management
• Budget Management
• Quality Control
• Data Analysis
• Plant Performance Monitoring

Work Environment and Details

This is a short-term assignment with WSP in the Middle East. The role is based in Jubail, Saudi Arabia. The work type is full-time. The required experience is 5-10 years.