Systems Engineer, Production Assets Maintenance

JOB PURPOSE / OBJECTIVE

The Production Assets Systems engineer is in charge & responsible for Maintaining, optimizing and developing the control systems for shipyard Production assets (not limited to CNC cutting & welding Machines, 3R pipe shop semi-automated line, pretreatment semi-automated line and all PLC systems). The role ensures seamless integration, automation, reliability and maintainability of Production Assets operations, working closely with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency and safety.

“To preserve the function of our physical assets throughout their life period to the satisfaction of international standards through continued process improvement, selecting and applying the most cost-effective techniques along with proactively preventing and managing failures and their consequences”.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Adhere to regulations, quality, security, and safety standards

Prepare and negotiate large budgets and monitor spending with addition to Controlling and tracking all aspects of equipment cost.

Provide cost-effective techniques and solutions to attain desired safe equipment operations, reliability, and availability

Understand and support the implementation of Asset Management Policy, SAMP and Asset Management System.

Involve in developing and implementing maintenance policies and procedures

Coordinate with other departments and managers to ensure timely maintenance and repairs

Develop and implement standard work procedures to continually improve overall team productivity.

Prepare and approve preventative maintenance and other plans, allocate work to their teams, oversee progress, solve problems, and take corrective action when required

Lead and participate in meetings and briefings, both formal and informal

Oversee the development of Maintenance teams, providing support, encouragement, advice, and guidance.

Review assets operating monthly reports and financial statements, analyze performance against budget, research variances, recommend and implement operational changes to meet performance objectives

Monitor business related KPIs and take timely action to meet their targets.

Explore and implement innovative technologies or methods to improve maintenance efficiency and reduce environmental impact

Promote a sense of positive attitude, pride, and work culture in driving teams to attain Asset Management objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Education

•Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Automation, or a related field.

Professional Qualifications (Certifications & Accreditations)

•Experience with Siemens, FANUC and OMRON control systems and industrial automation.

•IFS practical experience is a plus.

•Excellent Computer Skills

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

•Strong knowledge of PLC Troubleshooting, Configuration and implementation of new PLC logics.

•Proficiency in programming languages such as Siemens PLC.

•Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

•Strong communication skills to collaborate with teams and stakeholders.

•Knowledge of maritime safety regulations and compliance standards.

Experience

•Minimum of 3-6 years of practical experience.

•Prior experience in shipyard automation Asset and PLC control systems.

•Experience with Siemens, FANUC and OMRON control systems. 

Languages

•Excellent English communication skills

•Arabic is beneficial 

Additional / Other Requirement

•Preferred Saudi national.

•Previous experience maintaining Production assets control systems like CNC Cutting Machines, Pipe Ship automation line highly preferable.