FOREMAN, MAINTENANCE | Alfanar Building Systems

Job description:

Job Purpose

We are seeking a hands-on Maintenance Foreman to lead maintenance operations on an active construction site, with responsibility for generators, pumps, and heavy equipment. This is a field-based role: you will work closely with your crew to maintain equipment reliability and minimize downtime across the site.

Key Accountability Areas

You will oversee the generator fleet — including FG Wilson, Caterpillar, and similar brands — servicing, troubleshooting, and maintaining accurate fuel logs across generators, tower lights, and site vehicles. You will manage maintenance and breakdown support for heavy equipment including excavators, cranes, forklifts, and JCBs, as well as road sweepers (Scarab or similar) and Air compressors, coordinating with operators and suppliers as required. The role also involves basic electrical & Mechanical troubleshooting. You will supervise day and night shift maintenance crews, assign daily priorities, and ensure work is completed to a consistent standard, including maintaining maintenance logbooks, tracking meter hours, and managing spare parts inventory. All repair work must be carried out in accordance with site safety procedures, including permit-to-work and lockout/tagout protocols, and you will serve as the primary point of contact for subcontractors and suppliers on equipment-related matters.

Role Accountability

• Trade certificate or diploma in mechanical, electrical, or diesel/heavy equipment maintenance
• 5–10 years of hands-on maintenance experience in construction, heavy plant, or industrial environments, including at least 2 years in a supervisory role
• Strong working knowledge of diesel generator systems (FG Wilson, Caterpillar, or similar) and preventive maintenance practices
• Experience with pumps and Air Compressor.
• Exposure to major equipment brands (CAT, Komatsu, Volvo, JCB, or similar) is an advantage
• Working knowledge of permit-to-work PTW and lockout/tagout procedures, and general site safety practices
• Proficiency in maintaining organized maintenance and inventory records (Excel)
• Willingness to work Day and Night shift rotations
• Valid Saudi driving license preferred; transferable iqama for expatriate candidates
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

Academic QualificationDiploma Degree in Mechanical Institue or Electrical Institute Work Experience5 to 10 Years Technical / Functional CompetenciesMechanical Diagnostics Systems Troubleshoot Mechanical And Collision Repairs Preventative and Predictive Maintenance Troubleshooting

Profile description:

Alfanar is a Saudi company with an international presence, primarily engaged in the manufacturing and trading of a wide variety of low, medium, and high voltage electrical products, in addition to its portfolio of conventional and renewable energy solutions, oil and gas, water treatment, infrastructure, technical services, and digital solutions.

 

The hub of alfanar's manufacturing operations is Medinet alfanar Alsinaiya, a 700,000 square-meter complex located in Riyadh. The complex houses an array of ultra-modern manufacturing facilities and laboratories equipped with state-of-the-art technologies and staffed with highly skilled professionals.

 

alfanar derives its success from its commitment to providing the highest quality standards to its customers, and the continuous development of its human capital, who alfanar considers its most valuable asset. With this in mind, alfanar promotes a proactive work environment where its employees are always valued, nurtured, and empowered to fuel their pride in being part of alfanar.

 

For more information about alfanar, please visit alfanar.com