Mechanical Foreman

Job Overview

The Mechanical Foreman role entails overseeing the operation, maintenance, and repair of heavy equipment, ensuring smooth functionality and longevity. This position involves planning and supervising staff engaged in operating and repairing machinery, maintaining detailed records related to equipment downtime and necessary repairs, and compiling reports on operational costs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the operation, servicing, and repair processes for heavy machinery.
• Plan and supervise the activities of employees involved in equipment operation and maintenance.
• Keep detailed logs tracking equipment downtime, mechanical failures, and repair histories.
• Assemble and analyze reports concerning the operational costs of different equipment models.
• Participate in interviewing and training potential and new operators, evaluating their performance.
• Coordinate maintenance schedules and plans for equipment and vehicles alongside the team.
• Manage quarterly requirements for consumables such as oils, greases, filters, wear parts, and spare parts.
• Monitor operators to ensure optimal and proper use of all equipment.
• Work with document control personnel and senior mechanical technicians to organize maintenance documentation.
• Identify and report root causes of breakdowns, faults, and other equipment concerns to management.
• Promote and enforce a safe working environment by adhering to health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.

Leadership and Management Duties

• Recruit and develop high-performing team members to build a strong second line of management.
• Identify underperforming staff and assist or release them as necessary, ensuring fair and unbiased treatment.
• Utilize performance-based criteria exclusively for managerial assessments.
• Maintain and apply a delegation of authorities matrix in accordance with company policies.
• Assume full accountability for operational outcomes per the role’s responsibilities and company guidelines.
• Proactively anticipate and address potential problems with timely, appropriate decisions.
• Deliver results on schedule, meeting quality and cost expectations.
• Drive meaningful improvements and exceed business objectives within the operational area.
• Translate corporate goals into actionable business plans and oversee their execution and monitoring.
• Provide regular progress reports, monitor budgets, and control expenses to maximize cost efficiency.
• Develop organizational structures that meet current demands and future growth plans.
• Ensure clear job descriptions are available and deployed for all roles.
• Develop, coordinate, and implement formal systems, policies, and procedures, pursuing automation opportunities.
• Be proficient in relevant IT solutions to promote and maximize the use of automated systems.
• Embrace quality as a core competitive edge and act accordingly.
• Adapt effectively to new technologies, management structures, and business models.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and legally compliant working environment per standard regulations.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of a High School Diploma in Automotive Engineering & Technology.
• At least 15 years of professional experience.

Technical and Functional Skills

• Quality control processes
• Safety management
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting
• Effective communication and teamwork
• Ability to multitask efficiently
• Physical fitness
• Equipment maintenance expertise
• Quick absorption of new knowledge
• Proficiency with hand and power tools
• Adaptability to changing environments

Company Overview

Alfanar is a Saudi-based, internationally operating company specializing in manufacturing and trading electrical products across low, medium, and high voltage categories. Its portfolio extends to conventional and renewable energy solutions, oil and gas, water treatment, infrastructure, technical services, and digital innovations. The company's main manufacturing hub in Riyadh operates cutting-edge facilities and laboratories staffed by a skilled workforce. Alfanar values its human capital as its most cherished asset and fosters a proactive workplace culture that emphasizes respect, empowerment, and pride among employees.