Maintenance Manager

Job Title: Maintenance Manager (Heavy Equipment, Carriers & Fleet)

Location: King Abdulaziz Port, Dammam, KSA
Department: Engineering / Maintenance
Reports To: Engineering Manager
Direct Reports: Engineering Supervisor + Maintenance Technicians (Mechanical/Electrical)

Job Summary

Lead maintenance operations to ensure high equipment availability ( 90%), safe execution, and cost control across heavy container-handling equipment, fleet, facilities, and yard civil works.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage preventive & corrective maintenance for: Reach Stackers, RTGs, Straddle Carriers, Forklifts, Heavy/Light Trucks, Cars, and other operational equipment.
• Lead and supervise workshop + mobile team; assign jobs and ensure quality and on-time completion.
• Ensure strong capability in mechanical + electrical + hydraulic troubleshooting and repairs.
• Implement PM planning with PM compliance 95% and maintain maintenance history records.
• Control breakdown response and downtime reduction: MTTR 4 hours average (target).
• Manage spare parts planning to maintain critical spares availability 98% and reduce emergency purchases.
• Coordinate and supervise contractors/OEMs for major repairs and specialist work.
• Oversee facility & yard civil issues (lighting, doors, basic electrical, drainage/pavement repairs coordination).
• Enforce HSE standards (permits/LOTO, safe lifting, hot works): 0 major incidents.

Requirements

• Diploma/Bachelor in Mechanical / Electrical / Electro-Mechanical Engineering.
• 8+ years maintenance experience with heavy equipment and fleet; 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience with port/logistics equipment (reach stackers/RTGs/straddles/forklifts).
• Ability to read schematics, use diagnostics, and follow OEM manuals.
• Strong planning, reporting, and vendor management skills (ERP/CMMS preferred).

KPIs

• Equipment Availability: 90%
• PM Compliance: 95%
• Critical Spares Availability: 98%
• Repeat Breakdown Rate: 5% monthly
• Safety: 0 major incidents / 100% permit compliance

Working Conditions

Port environment, workshop + yard work, call out support as needed, shift flexibility.