Maintenance Reliability Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 12, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 12, 2026.
Maintenance Reliability Manager - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
About Saudi Gold Refinery
Saudi Gold Refinery (SGR) is a Saudi mining and precious-metals company specialized in the refining of gold and precious metals, bullion production, and value-added precious-metal services. Operating within the Kingdom's mining value chain, SGR is aligned to the Vision 2030 mining pillar and to the regulatory framework set by the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources (MIM) and applicable Saudi and international standards. We produce responsibly sourced, traceable, and certified bullion, operate to LBMA Good Delivery and ISO-aligned quality standards, and invest in the people, processes, and controls behind every bar we produce.
Role Overview
Saudi Gold Refinery (SGR) is seeking a Maintenance Reliability Manager in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to lead the asset management strategy for our downstream mining operations. This role focuses on maximizing equipment availability for gold production. The incumbent will drive the transition from reactive repairs to a disciplined reliability-centered maintenance framework. This position ensures the integrity of critical process equipment while adhering to strict HSE and regulatory standards.
The Maintenance Reliability Manager will report directly to the VP of Technical & Operation and will play a key role in sustaining production continuity and asset longevity. This leader will oversee maintenance planning, root cause analysis, and technical team development to support SGR's operational excellence goals. The role directly contributes to the efficiency and safety of the Kingdom's growing precious metals value chain.
Key Responsibilities
The Maintenance Reliability Manager will deliver the following key responsibilities:
Reliability Framework Implementation
The role establishes and maintains the Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) program for all critical refining and utility assets. This includes defining criticality rankings and selecting appropriate maintenance strategies for each asset class.
Predictive Maintenance Execution
This position oversees the deployment of predictive technologies such as vibration monitoring and thermography to detect early signs of equipment degradation. The manager ensures that predictive data triggers timely maintenance interventions before failure occurs.
Maintenance Planning and Scheduling
The manager directs the weekly scheduling process to optimize labor utilization and material availability for maintenance tasks. This involves coordinating with Operations to secure equipment access and minimize production disruptions.
Root Cause Analysis Leadership
The role leads formal root cause analysis investigations for significant equipment failures and recurring defects. The manager ensures that corrective actions are implemented and verified to prevent problem recurrence.
HSE and Regulatory Compliance
This position ensures all maintenance activities comply with Permit-to-Work, Lockout/Tagout, and chemical handling safety protocols. The manager verifies that statutory inspections for pressure vessels and lifting equipment are completed on schedule.
Budget and Inventory Control
The manager controls the annual maintenance budget including spare parts inventory levels and contractor expenditures. This involves analyzing maintenance costs per ton of refined metal and identifying opportunities for cost optimization.
Technical Team Development
The role defines competency requirements for maintenance staff and oversees their technical training and certification. The manager conducts performance evaluations and identifies succession candidates for key technical positions.
Contractor Performance Management
This position manages relationships with external maintenance service providers and specialized technical vendors. The manager evaluates contractor performance against agreed service levels and safety standards.
Shutdown and Turnaround Planning
The manager plans and executes major maintenance shutdowns and turnarounds in coordination with Production and HSE teams. This includes scoping work packages, securing resources, and ensuring safe restart procedures.
Asset Lifecycle Management
The role provides technical input for capital projects involving new equipment installation or major upgrades. The manager ensures that new assets are commissioned with appropriate maintenance strategies and spare parts lists.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering is required.
- Minimum of 10 years of maintenance and reliability experience in heavy industry, mining, or chemical processing.
- Proven experience implementing Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) or similar asset management frameworks.
- Proficiency with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) such as SAP PM or Maximo.
- Strong technical knowledge of rotating equipment, static vessels, and industrial instrumentation.
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing multi-disciplinary maintenance teams and contractors.
- Fluency in English is required for technical reporting and international vendor interactions.
- Knowledge of Saudi industrial regulations and statutory inspection requirements is preferred.
Preferred / Nice-to-have
- Master's degree in Asset Management, Engineering Management, or a related field.
- Certification as a Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP).
- Experience with advanced reliability software tools for data analysis and modeling.
Success Metrics
- Unplanned downtime for critical refining assets is reduced by 15 percent within the first year.
- Preventive maintenance compliance rate exceeds 90 percent for all critical equipment categories.
- Maintenance backlog is maintained within the target range of four to six weeks.
- Root cause analysis is completed for 100 percent of failures causing more than four hours of downtime.
- Maintenance overtime costs are reduced by 10 percent through improved planning efficiency.
- Zero lost-time injuries occur within the maintenance department and among contracted labor.
- Spare parts inventory turnover rate improves by optimizing stock levels for critical components.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Saudi Gold Refinery welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Hiring decisions are made based on role requirements, skills, experience, and alignment with Saudization and Vision 2030 priorities.