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About the Role

GE Vernova is seeking a skilled Welder to join its team in Dammam, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. This position is integral to the fabrication and assembly of metal structures and equipment. The role involves performing essential repair activities on Gas Turbine parts, strictly adhering to Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and work instructions. This full-time role offers an opportunity to contribute to critical industrial operations while upholding high standards of safety and quality. The selected candidate is expected to demonstrate a strong work ethic and a commitment to developing technical welding skills within GE Vernova, ensuring all tasks comply with current policies and safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform welding activities for the repair of Gas Turbine parts according to established Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS).
• Execute repair activities on Gas Turbine parts in strict adherence to provided work instructions.
• Fabricate and assemble metal structures and equipment using welders, cutters, shapers, and measuring tools.
• Conform to all safety and quality requirements throughout all assigned tasks.
• Comply with all current company policies and procedures.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A Diploma or Technical College degree, or equivalent practical experience in welding.
• 3 to 7 years of experience in welding, specifically in accordance with WPS.
• Ability to read and interpret part drawings.
• Ability to interpret process prints.

Required Skills

• Proficiency in welding techniques.
• Expertise in the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) process.
• Experience in welding Stainless steels.
• Experience in welding Nickel base alloys.
• Experience in welding Cobalt base alloys.

Work Environment and Additional Information

This is a full-time position based in Dammam, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. The role requires 2-5 years of experience. Relocation assistance is not provided for this position.

About the Senior Product Development Engineer Role

NOV is seeking a Senior Product Development Engineer to join its Global Engineering team in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. This role requires a highly autonomous engineering professional with deep expertise in Glass Reinforced Epoxy (GRE) piping manufacturing processes. The successful candidate will serve as a Technical Lead, driving complex product optimization initiatives, leading cross-functional projects, and providing mentorship to junior engineers. This position has a significant impact on manufacturing efficiency, product cost, quality performance, and operational strategy, requiring approximately 40-50% shop floor engagement to ensure operational excellence, process stability, and alignment between engineering standards and manufacturing execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead complex product and process improvement and optimization projects impacting productivity, cost, and quality.
• Serve as the technical authority for GRE pipe and fitting manufacturing processes.
• Provide project direction for cross-functional initiatives involving Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain.
• Act as an internal consultant on specialized manufacturing challenges and advanced process solutions.
• Lead structured problem-solving initiatives related to product performance, field issues, and customer claims.
• Develop, evaluate, and optimize manufacturing processes using advanced engineering principles and data-driven methodologies.
• Establish, implement, and continuously improve process control strategies for new and existing production lines.
• Drive stabilization of critical manufacturing processes through advanced root cause analysis and corrective action systems.
• Recommend and implement procedural and technical changes to improve operational performance.
• Define key process performance indicators and ensure sustained process capability.
• Lead process development and qualification activities for new products and production lines.
• Support the technical evaluation, commissioning, and validation of new machinery and automation systems.
• Identify, test, and qualify alternative raw materials to enhance performance and cost efficiency.
• Contribute to manufacturability reviews to ensure optimal product design alignment with production capabilities.
• Develop and own advanced product costing models, ensuring technical accuracy and strategic cost visibility.
• Drive initiatives that significantly impact departmental efficiency and business performance.
• Provide technical input into capital expenditure decisions and long-term manufacturing strategies.
• Evaluate production workflows, material utilization, and equipment efficiency to recommend high-impact improvements.
• Act as a liaison between Engineering and other departments to ensure technical alignment and process consistency.
• Serve as an advisor to Operations leadership on complex Product & Process-related decisions.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of functional policies and best practices aligned with industry standards.
• Provide technical expertise across business units when specialized knowledge is required.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to Engineers.
• Lead knowledge-sharing sessions and technical training related to advanced manufacturing practices.
• Promote structured problem-solving methodologies and a continuous improvement culture.
• Support performance development discussions through technical feedback and coaching.
• Operate with substantial latitude for technical decision-making within the area of specialization.
• Serve as a technical advisor for projects related to Product and Process engineering specialization.
• Review progress with management as needed, particularly on strategic or high-impact initiatives.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Materials, or Composite Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 to 10 years of experience in fiberglass piping system manufacturing, process engineering, or advanced manufacturing environments.
• Fluent in English with exceptional technical writing and presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel internationally as required.

Required Skills and Expertise

• Product Optimization
• GRE (Glass Reinforced Epoxy) piping manufacturing processes
• Technical Leadership
• Cross-functional project leadership
• Mentorship and Guidance
• Shop floor engagement
• Operational Excellence
• Process Stability
• Engineering Standards
• Manufacturing Execution
• Manufacturing Efficiency
• Product Costing
• Quality Performance
• Operational Strategy
• Product/Process Improvement
• Productivity Enhancement
• Quality Assurance
• Technical Authority
• GRE pipe and fitting manufacturing processes
• Project Direction
• Collaboration with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain
• Internal Consulting
• Specialized Manufacturing Challenges
• Advanced Process Solutions
• Structured Problem-Solving
• Product Performance Analysis
• Field Issue Resolution
• Customer Claim Management
• Manufacturing Process Development
• Advanced Engineering Principles
• Data-Driven Methodologies
• Process Control Strategies
• Production Line Management
• Root Cause Analysis
• Corrective Action Systems
• Procedural and Technical Change Implementation
• Operational Performance Improvement
• Process Performance Indicators
• Process Capability Assessment
• Process Development and Qualification
• New Product Introduction
• Technical Evaluation, Commissioning, and Validation of Machinery and Automation Systems
• Raw Material Qualification
• Performance Enhancement and Cost Efficiency
• Manufacturability Reviews
• Product Design Alignment
• Production Capability Assessment
• Advanced Product Costing Models
• Technical Accuracy
• Cost Visibility
• Departmental Efficiency Improvement
• Business Performance Improvement
• Capital Expenditure Decision Support
• Long-term Manufacturing Strategy Development
• Production Workflow Analysis
• Material Utilization Optimization
• Equipment Efficiency Improvement
• High-Impact Improvement Identification
• Technical Alignment and Process Consistency
• Advisory Role to Operations Leadership
• Functional Policy and Best Practice Development
• Industry Standards Adherence
• Technical Expertise across Business Units
• Knowledge-Sharing and Technical Training
• Advanced Manufacturing Practices
• Continuous Improvement Culture Promotion
• Performance Development Discussions
• Technical Feedback and Coaching
• Technical Decision-Making
• Product and Process Engineering Specialization
• Progress Review
• Strategic Initiative Contribution
• High-Impact Initiative Leadership

Work Location and Type

This full-time position is based in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. The role involves approximately 40-50% engagement on the shop floor to ensure operational excellence and process stability.

About the Maintenance Senior Team Leader Role

Napco National is seeking a skilled and experienced Maintenance Senior Team Leader to join its team in Dammam, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is integral to ensuring the efficient operation and maintenance of the company's facilities. The role requires a strong background in maintenance leadership and the ability to effectively manage a team.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive Repair Request Forms (RRF) from the Maintenance Planner, assess tasks in coordination with Production, and assign technicians to ensure proper task distribution.
• Assist in troubleshooting breakdowns and seek support from the Maintenance Unit Head for critical tasks.
• Verify Repair Requests and Preventive checklists upon completion to ensure proper execution, then pass them to the Maintenance Planner for updating the Maintenance Log Sheet.
• Support the Maintenance Unit Head in setting the scheduled Maintenance Plan and execute Preventive maintenance tasks as per the schedule by allocating tasks among the team.
• Review and pre-approve Spare Part Requisition Forms to manage spare parts consumption.
• Follow up on and inspect contracted (outsourced) tasks to ensure proper execution.
• Prepare reports detailing major additional tasks performed during breakdowns, preventive, or scheduled maintenance.
• Carry out and allocate in-house calibration tasks among the team and follow up on their execution according to set Calibration Work Instructions.
• Assume 5S duties according to the set 5S plan to enhance working conditions.

Required Experience and Skills

Candidates should possess a minimum of 5 years and a maximum of 10 years of relevant experience in a maintenance leadership role. Proficiency is required in the following areas:

• Managing Repair Request Forms (RRF).
• Troubleshooting equipment breakdowns.
• Preventive Maintenance strategies and execution.
• Spare Part Requisition processes.
• Calibration procedures.
• Application of 5S principles.

Work Context

This is a full-time position based in Dammam, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. The role is with Napco National, a company operating within the industrial sector.