Superintendent, Planning & TAM – Bene & PAP

Maaden Brief:

Maaden, established in 1997, is one of the fastest-growing mining companies in the world and the largest multi-commodity mining and metals company in the Middle East. We are leading the development of the mining industry to become the third pillar of Saudi Arabia’s economy by building a world-class, unique, and fully integrated mining value chain."

We are pleased to share an exciting opportunity for the below-mentioned position. This role offers a chance to contribute to our ambitious growth and play a key part in shaping the future of mining in the Kingdom.

Role Profile:

Job Title: Superintendent, Planning & TAM – Bene & PAP

Department: Planning, Asst Management & TAM- MWSPC

Job Location: Turaif, North, Saudi Arabia.

Working hours: 8 hours

Job post duration: starting 11 February 2026 - end date: 21 February 2026

Type of work : Full-time

Job Purpose:

To lead and manage Daily, shutdown turnaround planning activities of PAP & BENE Plants, ensuring effective coordination, scheduling, and execution of maintenance shutdowns and turnarounds, while optimizing resources, minimizing downtime, and maintaining operational integrity.

Specific responsibilities:

• Developing and implementing daily, shutdown, turnaround plans and schedules
• Coordinating with various departments and stakeholders
• Ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory requirements
• Managing resources and budgets

Analyzing turnaround performance and implementing improvements

Key Accountabilities:

Key Accountabilities for Planning Superintendent (Maintenance):

Daily Planning:

• Develop and manage daily maintenance schedules, coordinate work orders and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure smooth execution and quickly resolve issues.
• Adapt plans in real time based on changing conditions or equipment needs.
• Ensure all activities comply with safety and regulatory standards.

Shutdown and Turnaround Planning:

• Control maintenance shutdown and turnaround plans to reduce downtime.
• Coordinate with all relevant departments for efficient execution.
• Manage project timelines to meet deadlines.
• Allocate resources effectively during shutdowns and turnarounds.

Asset Management:

• Implement strategies for optimal asset reliability and availability.
• Monitor asset health using performance metrics.
• Prioritize maintenance and replacements by asset criticality.
• Align asset management strategies with maintenance and operational needs.

Additional Accountabilities:

• Comply with company policies and procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement in planning and asset management.
• Lead and support planning teams to achieve objectives.

Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Competencies:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.

Minimum Experience:

• 15 years of experience in related field.

Skills:

• Planning and Scheduling: Experience in planning and scheduling maintenance daily Planning, shutdowns, turnarounds, and outages.
• Project Management: Project management skills for coordinating multiple activities, resources, and stakeholders.
• Communication: Communication and interpersonal skills for working with various departments, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to analyze problems, identify solutions, and make decisions based on available information.
• Leadership: Skills to direct planning teams, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time, and meet deadlines.
• Budgeting: Knowledge of budgeting and cost control to execute turnarounds within budget.
• Safety: Understanding of safety procedures and regulations for safe execution of turnarounds.
• Collaboration: Ability to work with various departments, including operations, maintenance, and procurement.
• Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with fertilizer industry-specific equipment, processes, and technologies.
• Risk Management: Ability to identify and address risks associated with turnarounds.
• Planning Tools: Proficiency in Oracle, Viziya, MS Project, Primavera P6, and other planning tools.
• Sound decision making skills
• Presentation and facilitation skills
• Ability to cope with pressures and setbacks
• Ability to adapt and respond to change