Barge Maintenance Manager

Job Title: Barge Maintenance Manager

Location: Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia

Employment Type: Full-time | On-site

Job Purpose

The Barge Maintenance Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing the maintenance management of jack-up barges to ensure high levels of operational reliability, safety, regulatory compliance, and cost efficiency. The role focuses on optimizing preventive and corrective maintenance programs to minimize downtime and extend asset life.

Key Responsibilities

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  Manage and oversee preventive maintenance programs for mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and structural systems on jack-up barges

  
  


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  Plan, supervise, and execute corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, and breakdown repairs

  
  


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  Monitor and manage the Planned Maintenance System (PMS) for all maintenance activities

  
  


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  Conduct Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) and implement long-term corrective actions

  
  


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  Ensure full compliance with Class, Flag State, and international maritime regulations (ABS, DNV, IMO, SOLAS, MARPOL, etc.)

  
  


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  Manage barge certifications, inspections, audits, and surveys with classification societies and authorities

  
  


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  Oversee maintenance of safety-critical equipment, including firefighting, lifesaving, navigation, and DP systems (if applicable)

  
  


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  Plan and supervise dry-docking, major repairs, and refit projects, including technical specifications, vendor selection, and execution

  
  


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  Coordinate closely with barge captains, chief engineers, port engineers, and operations teams to align maintenance with operational schedules

  
  


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  Manage spare parts inventory, ensuring critical spares availability while optimizing costs

  
  


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  Prepare and control annual maintenance budgets, cost forecasts, and variance reports

  
  


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  Evaluate and manage vendor and service provider performance

  
  


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  Maintain accurate documentation, equipment history, and certification records

  
  


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  Lead, mentor, and train onboard and shore-based maintenance teams

  
  


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  Conduct audits, inspections, and risk assessments to improve maintenance processes

  
  


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  Support emergency response planning and participate in drills when required

  
  

Minimum Requirements

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  Bachelor’s degree in Marine Engineering

  
  


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  Prior experience serving as a Chief Engineer

  
  


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  8–10+ years of experience in the offshore or marine industry

  
  


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  Minimum 3 years in a managerial or supervisory role managing jack-up barges

  
  


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  Strong technical knowledge of barge systems including engines, generators, jacking systems, cranes, ballast, and auxiliary equipment

  
  


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  Solid understanding of classification society requirements and maritime safety/environmental regulations

  
  


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  Proven leadership, decision-making, and project management skills

  
  


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  Strong communication and organizational abilities

  
  


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  Willingness to travel offshore and to shipyards as required