Job Description

The Site Technical Superintendent is a senior field-leadership role responsible for the day-to-day technical management, maintenance planning, and operational readiness of all earthmoving and heavy construction equipment deployed on site, alongside coordination with marine unit owners, vessel operators, and charter parties involved in dredging or marine construction activities. Acts as the primary technical authority between the construction team, equipment suppliers, OEM representatives, and marine subcontractors, ensuring that all plant and marine assets operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable NMDC QHSE rules and local regulations.

Responsibilities

▪ Oversee the technical operation, preventive maintenance, and corrective repair of earthmoving fleets including excavators, bulldozers, motor graders, rock screens, compactors, dump trucks, and auxiliary equipment.
▪ Enforce OEM-recommended maintenance schedules for all site subcontractors; ensure all Third-Party Inspection (TPI) certificates are valid.
▪ Supervise in-house workshop activities including fabrication, welding, and structural repair.
▪ Coordinate equipment mobilization, yard positioning, and demobilization in alignment with the project program and site logistics plan; manage spare parts inventory and critical spares strategy.
▪ Serve as the primary technical liaison with marine unit owners, charterers, and vessel operators for dredging and support vessels.
▪ Review charter party agreements, vessel condition reports (on-hire/off-hire surveys), and class certificates.
▪ Champion a zero-incident safety culture; enforce local authority regulations and project HSE plans across all plant and marine operations, including daily toolbox talks.
▪ Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of mechanical supervisors, marine engineers, welders, and technicians; produce weekly plant availability, utilization, and condition reports for project senior management.
▪ Coordinate with sub-contractors and third-party service providers, ensuring contractual and technical compliance; support planning teams with equipment productivity data and maintenance downtime forecasts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Marine Engineering, or a closely related discipline from a recognized university.
• Minimum 10-12 years of progressive experience in heavy plant and marine construction technical management, with a demonstrated track record in dredging and land reclamation, oil and gas construction (onshore/offshore), or mega infrastructure projects in the GCC region.
• Hands-on experience managing mixed fleets of earthmoving equipment and marine dredging assets simultaneously; prior fabrication workshop management and welding supervision is a strong added value.
• Proficiency in reading P&IDs, mechanical GA drawings, structural fabrication drawings, and marine arrangement plans; sound knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems as applied to heavy earthmoving.
• English: Full professional proficiency - written and spoken (mandatory). Arabic: conversational or professional proficiency (added value).
• Strong leadership and ability to work under pressure in remote or challenging site environments with minimal supervision.