FOREMAN MAINTENANCE Alfanar Building Systems

About the Role

alfanar Group is seeking a Maintenance Foreman to lead maintenance operations on an active construction site in Riyadh. This full-time, field-based role involves overseeing the maintenance of generators, pumps, and heavy equipment, working closely with a crew to ensure equipment reliability and minimize downtime.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the generator fleet, including brands such as FG Wilson and Caterpillar, performing servicing, troubleshooting, and maintaining accurate fuel logs for generators, tower lights, and site vehicles.
• Manage maintenance and breakdown support for heavy equipment, including excavators, cranes, forklifts, JCBs, road sweepers (Scarab or similar), and air compressors, coordinating with operators and suppliers as needed.
• Perform basic electrical and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Supervise day and night shift maintenance crews, assigning daily priorities and ensuring work is completed to consistent standards.
• Maintain maintenance logbooks, track meter hours, and manage spare parts inventory.
• Ensure all repair work adheres to site safety procedures, including permit-to-work and lockout/tagout protocols.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for subcontractors and suppliers regarding equipment-related matters.

Qualifications and Experience

• Trade certificate or diploma in mechanical, electrical, or diesel/heavy equipment maintenance.
• 5–10 years of hands-on maintenance experience in construction, heavy plant, or industrial environments.
• At least 2 years of experience in a supervisory role.
• Strong working knowledge of diesel generator systems (FG Wilson, Caterpillar, or similar) and preventive maintenance practices.
• Experience with pumps and air compressors.
• Exposure to major equipment brands (CAT, Komatsu, Volvo, JCB, or similar) is an advantage.
• Working knowledge of permit-to-work (PTW) and lockout/tagout procedures, and general site safety practices.
• Proficiency in maintaining organized maintenance and inventory records (Excel).
• Willingness to work day and night shift rotations.
• Valid Saudi driving license preferred.
• Transferable iqama for expatriate candidates.

Required Skills

• Strong leadership abilities.
• Effective communication skills.
• Proven problem-solving capabilities.

Work Environment

This is a field-based role on an active construction site in Riyadh, requiring hands-on involvement and supervision of maintenance crews across day and night shifts.

Application Process

Candidates who meet the above requirements are encouraged to apply.