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About the Engineering Manager Role

Almarai is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager – Utilities to lead and manage all utility operations within a high-volume poultry processing plant in Hail. This full-time position is crucial for ensuring the reliable, efficient, and cost-effective delivery of essential utilities, including steam, refrigeration, water, and compressed air, to support continuous production. The role requires a strong focus on maintaining equipment reliability, driving efficiency improvements, and ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and environmental standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Utilities & Maintenance team to ensure uninterrupted plant operations.
• Oversee the operation, maintenance, and optimization of all utility systems, including power distribution, refrigeration (ammonia systems), boilers & steam systems, air compressors, water treatment & effluent treatment plants, and HVAC and cooling systems.
• Develop and implement Preventive Maintenance (PM/PPM) plans for all utility equipment.
• Ensure maximum uptime and reliability of utilities to support production targets.
• Monitor and control energy consumption and utility costs.
• Lead engineering projects, including upgrades, modifications, and new installations.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental (HSE) and food safety standards.
• Manage budgets (OPEX & CAPEX) and optimize resource utilization.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective/preventive actions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using methodologies such as Lean, TPM, or Six Sigma.
• Develop and train engineering staff to build team capability.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or a related discipline).
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in utilities/maintenance within food manufacturing, poultry, FMCG, or processing plants.
• Strong hands-on experience with industrial utilities systems, including refrigeration, boilers, compressors, and water systems.
• Proven experience in managing maintenance teams and plant operations.
• Experience in poultry or meat processing plants is required.
• Knowledge of Lean, TPM, or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Familiarity with SAP PM or similar maintenance management systems.

Work Location and Type

This is a full-time position based in Hail, Saudi Arabia.