Area Maintenance Manager

Job description

the employer Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) delivers holistic, value‑added solutions across the asset life cycle, including licensed process technologies, advisory services, deep technical expertise, energy transition solutions, advanced design capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize assets. The Area Maintenance Manager leads and manages all maintenance activities for the Aromatics (Derivatives) area, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation in line with Company standards. Oversees mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and rotating equipment maintenance for process units. Ensures timely execution and reporting of maintenance through the CMMS system. Supports Planning & Scheduling and Reliability teams in maintenance optimization, bad actor analysis, and equipment reliability improvement. Leads maintenance execution during plant shutdowns, turnarounds, and major equipment overhauls. Manages day‑to‑day maintenance teams and contractors while enforcing HSE policies. Prepares weekly performance reports and participates in maintenance review meetings. Develops maintenance personnel through technical coaching and job‑specific training in coordination with HR.

Requirements

• Saudi National
• Proven experience managing maintenance contracts, plant turnarounds, shutdowns, reliability programs, and CMMS
• Minimum 20 years' experience in Oil & Gas/Petrochemical maintenance – High School
• Minimum 15 years' experience in Oil & Gas/Petrochemical maintenance – Diploma
• Minimum 10 years' experience in Oil & Gas/Petrochemical maintenance – Bachelor Degree
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation Engineering or equivalent (Diploma with significant relevant experience may be considered)
• Mandatory maintenance experience in Aromatics/Derivatives units such as PX, Benzene, Cumene, Cyclohexane, Styrene, Phenol, Acetone, PTA or related derivative plants
• Strong knowledge of rotating and static equipment, fired heaters, compressors, pumps, heat exchangers, reactors, columns, piping systems and best maintenance practices
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to achieve business results in a multicultural environment

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