Area Maintenance Manager - Aromatics (Derivatives)

About the role

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) is hiring an Area Maintenance Manager for its Aromatics (Derivatives) area in Al-Jubail. The role leads and manages all maintenance activities so that the process units operate safely, reliably and efficiently in line with company standards.

Key responsibilities

• Execute and oversee mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and rotating equipment maintenance for Aromatics/Derivatives process units.
• Ensure timely execution and reporting of maintenance activities through the CMMS system.
• Support Planning & Scheduling and Reliability teams in maintenance optimization, bad actor analysis and equipment reliability improvement.
• Lead maintenance execution during plant shutdowns, turnarounds and major equipment overhauls.
• Manage day-to-day maintenance teams and contractors while ensuring strict compliance with HSE policies and procedures.
• Prepare weekly maintenance performance reports and take part in maintenance review meetings.
• Develop maintenance personnel through technical coaching and job-specific training in coordination with HR.

Required profile

• Saudi national.
• At least 20 years of oil and gas / petrochemical maintenance experience with a high school diploma, 15 years with a diploma, or 10 years with a bachelor's degree.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering, or equivalent; a diploma with significant relevant experience may be considered.
• Mandatory experience in aromatics/derivatives units such as PX, benzene, cumene, cyclohexane, styrene, phenol, acetone, PTA or related derivative plants; candidates with only refinery or utility experience will not be considered.
• Proven experience managing maintenance contracts, plant turnarounds, shutdowns, reliability programs and CMMS.
• Excellent leadership, communication and problem-solving skills, and ability to work in a multicultural environment.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of rotating equipment, static equipment, fired heaters, compressors, pumps, heat exchangers, reactors, columns, piping systems and associated maintenance best practices.
• CMMS usage.