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

Manage and oversee preventive maintenance programs for mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and structural systems on jack-up barges
Plan, supervise, and execute corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, and breakdown repairs
Monitor and manage the Planned Maintenance System (PMS) for all maintenance activities
Conduct Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) and implement long-term corrective actions
Ensure full compliance with Class, Flag State, and international maritime regulations (ABS, DNV, IMO, SOLAS, MARPOL, etc.)
Manage barge certifications, inspections, audits, and surveys with classification societies and authorities
Oversee maintenance of safety-critical equipment, including firefighting, lifesaving, navigation, and DP systems (if applicable)
Plan and supervise dry-docking, major repairs, and refit projects, including technical specifications, vendor selection, and execution
Coordinate closely with barge captains, chief engineers, port engineers, and operations teams to align maintenance with operational schedules
Manage spare parts inventory, ensuring critical spares availability while optimizing costs
Prepare and control annual maintenance budgets, cost forecasts, and variance reports
Evaluate and manage vendor and service provider performance
Maintain accurate documentation, equipment history, and certification records
Lead, mentor, and train onboard and shore-based maintenance teams
Conduct audits, inspections, and risk assessments to improve maintenance processes
Support emergency response planning and participate in drills when required

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Marine Engineering
Prior experience serving as a Chief Engineer
8–10+ years of experience in the offshore or marine industry
Minimum 3 years in a managerial or supervisory role managing jack-up barges
Strong technical knowledge of barge systems including engines, generators, jacking systems, cranes, ballast, and auxiliary equipment
Solid understanding of classification society requirements and maritime safety/environmental regulations
Proven leadership, decision-making, and project management skills
Strong communication and organizational abilities
Willingness to travel offshore and to shipyards as required