Area Maintenance Manager – Aromatics (Derivatives)

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Area Maintenance Manager – Aromatics (Derivatives)

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets. 

Responsibilities:   

• Lead and manage all maintenance activities for the **Aromatics (Derivatives) Area, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation in accordance with Company standards.
• 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 participate in maintenance review meetings.
• Develop maintenance personnel through technical coaching and job-specific training in coordination with HR.

Qualifications: 

• 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.
• Saudi National.
• 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 (Paraxylene), Benzene, Cumene, Cyclohexane, Styrene, Phenol, Acetone, PTA, or related derivative plants. Candidates with only refinery or utility experience will not be considered.**
• Strong knowledge of rotating equipment, static equipment, fired heaters, compressors, pumps, heat exchangers, reactors, columns, piping systems, and associated maintenance best practices.
• Proven experience managing maintenance contracts, plant turnarounds, shutdowns, reliability programs, and CMMS.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to achieve business results while working in a multicultural environment.

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