Superintendent Electrical & Instrument📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Nama Chemicals Co. is seeking a Superintendent, Electrical & Instrument to join our team in Al Jubail. This full-time role involves planning, directing, and coordinating the maintenance of industrial electrical systems and instrumentation. The Superintendent will oversee the maintenance of critical systems including DCS, PLC, F&G systems, and bagging machines, ensuring reliable plant operation through professional and effective centralized Electrical and Substation system, Instrumentation & control system maintenance services.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) maintenance activities, assess risks, and ensure the provision of necessary tools and manpower for completing work.
• Monitor equipment regularly, take proactive action to prevent breakdowns, and ensure equipment reliability.
• Manage breakdowns and preventive maintenance, ensuring accurate data entry in SAP/MS Access.
• Update equipment history files and implement maintenance programs in line with established Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Utilize SAP and other available tools effectively for maintenance management.
• Identify process or equipment problems causing excessive repair costs or equipment failures, and implement appropriate control measures.
• Direct maintenance work as per scope and ensure prompt and adequate service is provided to user organizations.
• Consult with user/proponent organizations to determine their plans and programs, nature and extent of work, and plan and schedule preventive maintenance programs.
• Make decisions regarding job priorities, equipment utilization, repair alternatives, and maintenance methods to minimize plant downtime and reduce losses.
• Work closely with operating and engineering personnel to solve maintenance or abnormal wear/breakdown problems.
• Make decisions or recommendations regarding best practices and operating procedures.
• Audit draft contract proposals, initiate and approve service orders, and accept or reject completed work.
• Ensure proper functioning of building systems such as air conditioning, lighting, and communication systems.
• Participate in new projects or construction activities as directed by management.
• Carry out Management of Change (MOC) processes after team approval.
• Maintain relevant records and benchmark the maintenance system.

Strategic Management and Coordination

• Perform human resource responsibilities and consult with user/proponent organizations to plan and schedule preventive maintenance programs.
• Prepare manpower schedules, expenditure budgets, and CAPEX budgets based on business plans and goals to promote plant reliability and cost control.
• Maintain overall control of cost, manpower, and plant reliability.
• Plan and schedule work activities, safety programs, and preventive maintenance.
• Coordinate with vendors for necessary Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMC).
• Ensure that engineers, technicians, craftsmen, and contracted manpower perform quality work.
• Provide training to subordinates.
• Participate in turnaround maintenance/shutdown preparation, coordination, execution, quality checks, and follow-up.
• Safely handle all shutdown programs and annual turnaround maintenance works.

Safety and Compliance

• Comply with Nama Chemicals Co. policies, Safety, Health, and Environment Management System procedures, and contribute to achieving target rates while complying with quality procedures and ISO certified standards.
• Accountable for all subordinates’ safety compliance and leading assigned safety investigations or analyses.
• Develop and implement safety measures to ensure the safe handling of Electrical & Instrumentation systems, with a focus on achieving zero accidents/incidents.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in industrial electrical system maintenance and instrumentation.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position located in Al Jubail, requiring a proactive approach to ensure the continuous and reliable operation of plant systems through expert maintenance and strategic oversight.