Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a Superintendent for the Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) team based in Jubail, dedicated to leading efforts in plant target achievement and ensuring the reliability of critical equipment. This role involves participating in strategic planning for E&I assets and advancing long-term reliability optimization.

Key Responsibilities

Champion a strong safety culture within the Reliability department, guaranteeing adherence to all Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies, procedures, and regulations.
Oversee the integrity, reliability, and performance management of Electrical & Instrumentation assets through robust monitoring, maintenance, and reliability initiatives conforming to industry standards.
Lead continuous improvement projects by performing root cause failure analyses, executing corrective measures, and enhancing equipment reliability while controlling maintenance costs.
Design and apply condition monitoring and predictive maintenance programs to foster a proactive approach and maximize asset uptime.
Regularly assess and upgrade E&I reliability protocols, standards, and practices to boost plant efficiency and output.
Implement maintenance strategies based on risk and criticality prioritization to optimize resource use and asset management.
Deliver expert technical advice and support in maintenance, reliability assessments, troubleshooting, and operational challenges concerning E&I.
Assist the Reliability Manager and Engineers in meeting departmental objectives for reliability, availability, and performance.
Assess emerging technologies and propose innovative solutions to improve asset reliability and operational excellence.
Lead initiatives for workforce skill enhancement, including competence assessments, training planning, coaching, performance reviews, and succession planning.
Manage and control annual operating budgets, fixed expenditures, and capital expenditure plans for the E&I Reliability Section.
Develop and oversee departmental budgets, work schedules, and resource plans ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Encourage collaboration and communication between E&I Reliability and other departments for integrated operational success.
Provide leadership and performance feedback to boost employee engagement, skill development, and succession preparedness.
Support maintenance efforts during major turnarounds, shutdowns, outages, and Turnaround Asset Management (TAM) events.
Track and drive the execution of reliability improvement plans, ensuring timely completion of action items and commitments.
Formulate and implement both short- and long-term reliability strategies that align with business goals, asset integrity, and operational excellence.

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
A minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience, preferably within the petrochemical sector.

Essential Skills and Competencies

Strong motivation along with consultation and negotiation capabilities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Effective time management skills.
Business acumen coupled with understanding of organizational operations.
Proficiency in computer applications.
Comprehensive knowledge of maintenance principles.
Expertise in data collection and analysis.
Adherence to health and safety standards.
Project management experience.
Skill in financial analysis related to maintenance and operations.

Additional Information

The post date for this vacancy was 13 August 2026, and applications close on 13 November 2026. Tasnee, employing over 4,000 individuals in Saudi Arabia, values every employee's contributions towards building a successful and sustainable business. The company provides diverse career progression paths to help employees expand their skills, advance professionally, and build fulfilling careers while contributing to organizational success.

Superintendent, Electrical & Instrumentation

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