Engineering Standards Manager - Subject to Contract Award

Job Summary

The key purpose of the Engineering Manager is to lead a team of O&M subject matter experts in supporting the delivery of ‘World-Class’ O&M operational standards and procedures, and their implementation across KSA government entities.

Key accountabilities

• Prepare department operating procedure to include organization, roles and responsibilities and processes used to deliver the scope.
• Development of the National O&M Manual, a collection of global best practice technical standards in O&M.
• Work closely with the Client’s partner Consultancy to develop O&M strategy.
• Support the Enablement department with implementation and understanding of the standards across government Entities.
• Provide systems engineering support for the development of the National O&M Manual.
• Develop standardized maintenance plans to ensure long-term sustainability of critical assets and systems associated with the applicable sector.
• Develop standardized Operating procedures across all aspects of O&M.
• Review procedures and processes developed in collaboration with the Client’s partner Consultant.
• Develop a process to ensure contract standardization across the Entity O&M contracts.

What we are looking for in our candidates

• We are looking for candidates from Engineering Consultancy backgound
• Expert in developing SOPs and Engineering Services Manuals, specially O&M or FM Services
• Strong understanding and hands-on experience in FM or Operations & Maintenance (O&M)
• Experience in a Managerial Capacity at a reputable organization
• Must have Middle East/ KSA working experience and
• Willing to work in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Specific requirements

• Bachelor of Science / Engineering in engineering discipline from an accredited university.
• Minimum 15 years’ experience in related field on national / international major initiatives and developments.
• Minimum 5 years in a managerial capacity.
• Expert in development and implementation of best practice standards and processes.
• Extensive experience of working internationally (preference for Middle East / KSA).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrable subject matter expertise (and where appropriate accreditation) across the following elements of O&M:
  • Maintenance Planning/ Work Control
  • Sustainability
  • Operating Procedures Development
  • Post Maintenance Testing
  • Systems Engineering Programming
  • Equipment and Tool Control (Measurement and Testing)
  • Configuration Management