Electrical Planning Superintendent

Job Summary

Arab Potash Company is currently looking to hire a qualified and experienced Electrical Planning Superintendent to lead all electrical planning functions within the Projects & Expansions Directorate. The ideal candidate will play a key role in achieving maintenance targets, maximizing plants availability, and ensuring that all electrical operations align with international safety and quality standards.

 Key Responsibilities

Technical & Executive Duties

• Develop electrical maintenance plans across all plants in coordination with relevant superintendents.
• Oversee the execution of the Annual Electrical Maintenance Plan and assign responsibilities accordingly.
• Plan and prioritize preventive and corrective maintenance activities in line with production schedules.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, safety regulations, and ISO procedures.
• Balance equipment lifecycle costs with optimal performance.
• Prepare/review CAPEX and OPEX specifications in accordance with APC and global standards.
• Manage inventory levels for critical electrical parts and approve purchase requisitions.
• Collaborate with Inventory Control to monitor spare parts usage and stock thresholds.
• Maintain maintenance job backlogs and update PM orders in the ERP system.
• Report regularly to the Projects Manager and ensure adherence to quality, environmental, and safety standards.
• Performs other duties related to the job as assigned by the Projects & Expansions Director.                                  

Administrative Duties

• Conduct regular team meetings and adopt the best industry practices.
• Submit periodic progress reports to the Projects Manager.
• Determine staffing needs and coordinate HR-related planning.
• Recommend and evaluate training needs in coordination with HR.
• Conduct staff performance appraisals and follow up on administrative matters (leaves, vacations, etc.).

Candidate Profile

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• Minimum of 12 years of experience in the industrial field.

Technical Expertise

• Power & Distribution Transformers
• HV/MV/LV Switchgears
• Underground & Overhead Cables
• MV/LV VFDs, Motors, Protection Relays, PLCs, Breakers, etc.

Skills & Competencies:

• High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong computer skills & ERP experience.
• Excellent English (written and spoken).
• Strong critical thinking, multitasking, and organizational skills.
• Effective verbal/written communication.
• Ability to work under pressure and during after-hours emergencies.
• Proven leadership and team collaboration capabilities.
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted
• The successful candidate will have to be a Non-Smoker.

Electrical engineering