Shop Head

Posted:
7/29/2026, 8:47:00 PM

Location(s):
Makkah Region, Saudi Arabia

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering

Workplace Type:
On-site

Pay:
$143k–$154k/yr

Title:

Shop Head

Shop Head

CMAI30 - Maintenance, Superintendent

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.

KBR is looking for an Shop Head- Manage day-to-day activities of SS (welding & Fabrication shop, Scaffolding & Insulation workshop, Heavy Lift & Rigging Division). Manage planned or unplanned equipment repairs.

Responsibilities: 

  • Manage and lead overall department functions, direction to employees, evaluation, coordination and ensure to complete the project task within set timeline in accordance with organization's policies.

  • Participate in development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and priorities.

  • Prepare, optimize and track PM schedule of Equipment, minimize breakdowns with effective monitoring and scheduling maintenance program to ensure operational availability of equipment.

  • Manage day-to-day activities of SS (welding & Fabrication shop, Scaffolding & Insulation workshop, Heavy Lift & Rigging Division). Manage planned or unplanned equipment repairs.

  • Manage resources/equipment/machinery to the site for routine and in emergency situations.

  • Review work plan, job requests priorities to allocate resources, monitor workflow, MOS and procedures, meet and discuss with team to identify gaps and resolve problems.

  • Review weekly Plan, feedback to the Planning team to achieve the schedule compliance.

  • Coordinate with internal department, external workshop, OEM dealer for repairs, parts, any issues.

  • Manage and lead to ensure all equipment, workshop facilities are maintained and meet HSE standards.

  • Conduct regular safety audits to identify potential hazards and implement corrective actions.

  • Manage and recommend and schedule EE’s safety and technical trainings.

  • Manage and review daily, weekly and Monthly maintenance performance reports, time sheet, KPIs etc.

  • Respond promptly in case of emergency. Ensure reporting of any incident/accident or violation occurs.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business in Engineering or related field

  • Previous experience as a maintenance engineer in refining environment or equivalent

  • 12 + years of refinery plant experience

  • Good knowledge of

    • Refinery equipment

    • Piloting of maintenance contracts

    • Safety rules

  • Proven ability to resolve problems as a leader within large organizations

  • Well organized, proactive, & strong communication skills

  • Maturity of judgement under pressure

  • Strategic mind that is open to new ideas

  • Demonstrated capacity to achieve positive results while working in a multi-cultural environment

  • All other duties assigned

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! 

KBR

Website: https://www.kbr.com/

Headquarter Location: Houston, Texas, United States

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 2006

IPO Status: Public

Industries: Consulting ⋅ Cyber Security ⋅ Information Technology ⋅ Project Management ⋅ Software Engineering ⋅ Training

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