Area Maintenance Manager – Aromatics (Derivatives)

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KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) provides holistic and value-added solutionsacross the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologiesdifferentiated advisory services deep technical domain expertise energy transitionsolutions high-end design capabilities and smart solutions to optimize planned andoperating 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.
• Bachelors 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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