Millwright Technician / Work Permit Receiver /Pipe Fabricator /Safety Officer /QA/QC Lead / Welding Inspector / Piping Inspector
Description
Industrial shutdown projects are a vital part of refinery and petrochemical operations, where plants are temporarily closed for inspection, repair, and maintenance activities. The main purpose of these jobs is to ensure that all equipment, pipelines, and mechanical systems are fully inspected and restored to safe working conditions. These roles help reduce operational risks, prevent breakdowns, and maintain long-term efficiency of industrial facilities. Shutdown teams play a key role in ensuring that all maintenance activities are completed within strict deadlines. Workers are expected to follow international safety standards and company procedures to ensure safe and successful restart of plant operations after maintenance work is completed.
Key Responsibilities
Employees in shutdown projects are responsible for performing technical and supervisory tasks depending on their assigned roles. Their duties include equipment inspection, pipe fabrication, welding supervision, safety monitoring, QA/QC documentation, and mechanical repair support. Work Permit Receivers ensure that all job permits are properly authorized before work begins. Millwright Technicians handle installation, alignment, and maintenance of machinery. Pipe Fabricators carry out precise fabrication and assembly tasks. Safety Officers monitor site conditions and enforce safety rules to prevent accidents. Welding Inspectors and Piping Inspectors ensure compliance with engineering standards and quality requirements. QA/QC Leads supervise quality control processes and documentation. All workers must coordinate effectively with team members, follow instructions from supervisors, and ensure timely completion of assigned shutdown activities.
Skills and Knowledge
Candidates must possess strong technical knowledge in industrial maintenance, fabrication, inspection, and safety procedures. Previous experience in shutdown projects within oil & gas or petrochemical industries is highly preferred. Applicants should be familiar with industry standards such as ASME, API, and Aramco regulations. Essential skills include mechanical troubleshooting, pipe fabrication, welding inspection, permit-to-work systems, and QA/QC documentation. Strong teamwork, discipline, and communication skills are necessary for working in fast-paced shutdown environments. Candidates must also demonstrate physical fitness, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure while maintaining strict safety compliance on site.
Job Details
These urgent shutdown project vacancies in Saudi Arabia include multiple technical and supervisory positions required for refinery and petrochemical maintenance operations. The available positions are
▪ Millwright Technician
▪ Work Permit Receiver (Non Aramco)
▪ Pipe Fabricator
▪ Safety Officer (SASREF Approved)
▪ QA/QC Lead
▪ Welding Inspector
▪ Piping Inspector.
All roles are essential for shutdown execution, inspection, fabrication, mechanical maintenance, and strict safety compliance in industrial plants. Candidates must have relevant shutdown experience and be ready for immediate deployment to project sites.
📍 Office Location: Industrial Area, Al Khobar, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia (Near recruitment coordination office)
📞 Contact Numbers: +966 56 480 9620
📞 +966 56 197 0890
📞 +966 56 214 8210
Applicants must bring updated CV, passport copy, Iqama, Muqeem (minimum 3 months validity), medical fitness certificate, insurance, and Chamber registration documents. All documents must be in color copy. Candidates are advised to visit the office directly or contact the numbers provided for confirmation. Strict adherence to Ajeer Chamber regulations is mandatory, and applicants should avoid any unauthorized payments. Follow only official recruitment channels to ensure a safe and transparent hiring process.