Mechanical Supervisor

Job Summary ACWA Operations is seeking experienced Mechanical Supervisors for upcoming opportunities across RO desalination and CCGT power plants in Saudi Arabia. The role is responsible for supervising preventive, corrective, and condition-based mechanical maintenance activities, ensuring equipment reliability, safe work execution, and effective deployment of maintenance personnel during routine operations, planned outages, and overhauls. Roles & Responsibilities • Supervise preventive, corrective, and condition-based maintenance of rotating and static mechanical equipment. • Oversee maintenance of pumps, valves, piping systems, bearings, seals, and other mechanical equipment. • Coordinate mechanical maintenance activities across RO desalination systems or CCGT turbine auxiliaries, cooling-water systems, and balance-of-plant equipment. • Lead mechanical technicians in troubleshooting, equipment inspections, repairs, planned outages, and overhauls. • Supervise equipment alignment, lubrication, condition monitoring, and mechanical testing to ensure reliable equipment performance. • Ensure proper implementation of equipment isolation, permit-to-work requirements, and safe return-to-service procedures. • Manage maintenance work orders through CMMS/SAP, review technical drawings and OEM manuals, and coordinate spare parts, tools, and resources. • Provide technical guidance, on-the-job training, and performance supervision while ensuring compliance with HSE and quality standards. Job Specifications Minimum Education • Diploma in Mechanical Maintenance. • Degree in Mechanical Engineering is preferred. Minimum Experience • Minimum 10 years of experience in mechanical maintenance, including installation, maintenance, and repair of machinery and mechanical equipment within a plant environment. • Extensive experience as a Mechanical Supervisor in RO desalination or CCGT power plants is preferred. Required Skills • Strong knowledge of mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of rotating and static equipment. • Experience in preventive, corrective, and condition-based maintenance, equipment inspections, and outage management. • Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, P&IDs, assembly drawings, and OEM manuals. • Knowledge of equipment alignment, lubrication, bearings, seals, and condition monitoring. • Understanding of permit-to-work systems, equipment isolation, hazard assessments, and HSE requirements. • Strong leadership, technician supervision, problem-solving, planning, communication, and organizational skills.