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Company Overview

Sapphire is a joint venture established between Alat, a Public Investment Fund company, and SoftBank Group. Located within the Special Integrated Logistical Zone (SILZ) in Riyadh, Sapphire is dedicated to the manufacturing of industrial robots that drive the next generation of automation and smart manufacturing.

About the Role

Sapphire is seeking a Senior Engineer Electrical for Facility Management. This full-time role, based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is central to ensuring the technical integrity and operational reliability of all facility electrical systems. The role encompasses critical areas such as contractual auditing, budget management, maintenance standards enforcement, and long-term asset lifecycle planning, ensuring KPI compliance and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the technical integrity and reliability of all facility electrical systems, including Switchgear, UPS, Solar PV, BESS, and MDP.
• Oversee the availability of critical materials and consumables by managing spare parts inventory and maintaining minimum stock levels for immediate response to technical failures.
• Act as the department’s auditor, ensuring 100% accuracy in contract management, invoice reconciliation, and the application of penalty clauses based on performance.
• Validate the qualifications and technical competencies of all onsite personnel and Systems Specialists from service providers.
• Lead initiatives to review and enhance Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Emergency Operating Procedures to ensure they align with facility upgrades and operational requirements.
• Enforce the use of SFG20 as the industry benchmark for maintenance frequency and ensure all tasks are performed in strict accordance with asset-specific O&M Manuals.
• Manage strategic asset planning, including long-term lifecycle planning (CAPEX/OPEX), sustainability initiatives, and business continuity.
• Monitor and audit performance by extracting and reviewing daily/weekly data from BMS and CAFM systems to verify contractor compliance with contractual KPIs and operational targets.
• Audit contractor Preventive Maintenance (PPM) schedules against SFG20 requirements and verify that maintenance activities align with approved O&M Manuals to preserve system reliability and warranty compliance.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 5-10 years of relevant experience is required.
• Facility Management Professional (FMP) certification is preferred.

Employment Type and Location

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

Join Sapphire

Candidates who meet the specified requirements are invited to apply and contribute to Sapphire's mission in advanced manufacturing.