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About the Section Head - Mechanical Role

ACWA Power is seeking a Section Head - Mechanical to oversee and manage all mechanical maintenance activities at its facility in Rabigh. This full-time position requires a seasoned professional with over 10 years of relevant experience to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of plant mechanical equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise, and execute preventive, corrective, shutdown, and overhaul maintenance for plant mechanical equipment.
• Prepare purchase requisitions for spare parts and consumables, ensuring the availability of strategic spares within budget constraints.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts and support the maintenance team in resolving mechanical and operational issues.
• Execute and monitor work orders using the CMMS (SAP) system, coordinating with maintenance engineers on technical matters and job completion.
• Apply mechanical maintenance techniques and principles to maintain assigned equipment and systems.
• Perform routine inspections, maintenance, repair, lubrication, and cleaning of mechanical, hydraulic, and associated systems.
• Ensure compliance with the Integrated Management System (IMS), HSE policies, and legal requirements.
• Monitor IMS objectives, targets, and performance, reporting findings to management.
• Conduct root cause analysis for non-conformances and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Identify team competency gaps and provide necessary training, coaching, and performance evaluations.
• Ensure effective utilization of manpower, materials, and maintenance resources.
• Monitor hazards, environmental aspects, incidents, near misses, and emergency situations within assigned areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant maintenance experience in industrial or power plant environments.
• Demonstrated experience in preventive and corrective maintenance, plant shutdowns, and outage management.
• Strong experience utilizing SAP/CMMS systems.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Proficiency in Quality, Occupational Health & Safety, and Environmental Management Systems.
• Competence in risk assessment and incident investigation.
• Effective root cause analysis and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
• Strong communication skills in English.
• Computer literacy, including MS Office and SAP.
• Ability to work effectively in demanding plant environments.

Work Context

This is a full-time position based in Rabigh. The role involves working within a plant environment, requiring adaptability and a commitment to operational excellence.