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: Sr . reliability engineer
Business Unit/Function: Aluminum BU
Job Location: Ras al Khair, Saudi Arabia
Working hours: 8 hours
Job post duration: starting 9 Mar 2026 - end date: 20
Mar 2026
Type of work: Full-time
2. OVERALL JOB PURPOSE:
Ensures to maintain high level of asset reliability, availability and performance of mechanical equipment within the plant, providing accurate real-time response to abnormalities and control of operating parameters. Continuously leading cross functional teams to maintain and improve plant productions by seeking to improve asset uptime and efficient workflows. Initiatives taker and Work independently and knows when to seek help.
3. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:
Qualification:
1. Bachelors of Engineering (Preferred Mechanical discipline) + 6 years as Engineer
2. Masters of Engineering (Specific discipline) +18 months as Engineer
Experience:
1. 10+ years experience as Smelter Reliability Engineer
Skills:
- Management skills
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Advance skills in managing projects
- Advance skills in Presentation and facilitation skills
- Advance understanding of engineering components, systems and processes.
- Conceptualizing engineering components, hydraulic systems , pneumatic systems and electrical systems
- Advance understanding of reliability concepts and methodologies RCA, BA studies, RCM, ACA s.
- Sound decision making skills and negotiation skills
- Lead reliability initiatives and Operational improvement optimization by implementing initiatives that are balancing technical, operational and financial requirements
- Competent performing Asset criticality assessment and risk Management/Analysis
- Able to independently manage own work planning and delivery according to targets, proven application.
- Knowledge of technical trends, interpretation and application of industry knowledge
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to cope with pressures and setbacks
- Ability to follow instructions and procedures
- Advanced persuading and influencing skills
- Ability to think and interact globally
- Ability to adapt and respond to change
- Creating and innovating
- Support operation and maintenance during planned/unplanned activities and emergency shutdowns
- Strong skills in data analysis and enablers tools such as Microsoft excel
4. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Focus Area
Getting results through recognized expertise
Operational / Functional
- Lead and Implement reliability programs to achieve targets. ( PM optimization, RCA compliance, BA studies compliance )
- Lead , facilitate and participate in RCA’s and Bad Actor studies.
- Monitor and maintains reliability programs compliance ( PM, RCA, Bad actor studies, RCM. etc)
- Consistently deliver business solutions which contribute to business results and improved competitiveness (consulting advice, business options)
- Deliver quality solutions/ service cost effectively on time and within risk parameters
- Provide advice that are generally accepted and implemented on programs and systems, creating a competitive advantage for organization, leading to quality results
- Deliver Cost effective results by tracking the impact of industry and global trends and develop breakthrough solutions (minimized corporate risk, advanced competitiveness) to the benefit of the organization
- Monitor and maintain Risk results at low levels
- Monitor and achieve HSE targets
- Independently solve problems within a team context involving multiple stakeholders
- Identify stakeholder needs to set specific technical requirements
- Ability to independently translate stakeholders needs/wants into specific technical deliverables (without guidance)
- Independent idea generation within department context (tactical impact)
- Review policies, procedures and methods and develop where necessary; apply policies with discretion
- Continuously research the field of Advanced to develop the area with the company; make and implement suggestions for operational improvement (optimize equipment, systems and processes)
- Provide essential information to internal/external stakeholders
5. COMPETENCIES:
Technical/Functional
1. Strong knowledge of relevant technical procedures, specifications and legal frameworks
2. Advanced knowledge of applicable engineering technologies
3. Aware of the fundamentals of the value chain and business drivers (own and stakeholders)
4. Advanced technical analysis and problem solving capability
5. Advanced capability implementing technical solutions
6. Proficient at conceptualizing engineering solutions
6. Sound knowledge of system/process optimization
7. Sound knowledge of engineering design
8. Sound ability to develop innovative technical solutions
9. Sufficient understanding of business processes and value chain in order to defend own value addition
10. Ability to balance financial, operational and technical requirements
11. Advanced knowledge of company standards, procedures and methods
Leadership
- Lead Continuous improvement initiatives.
- Developing self and others
- Drive digitalization within the function
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Ability to transfer knowledge within own
Safety
• Safety advocate - anywhere and everywhere.
• Ability to lead safety measure to foster a safety culture.
• Advanced knowledge and application of HSE rules and procedures.
• Sound knowledge of applicable HSE legislation and regulations and its practical implications.
• Concern for own wellbeing and that of others.
