Location Saudi Arabia

Type: Full-time

Start Date: As soon as possible

Role Overview

JL Group is seeking a highly skilled Corrugator Maintenance Engineer to support a major project in Saudi Arabia.

This is a hands-on engineering role requiring deep technical expertise in corrugator installation, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting. The role will initially involve significant international travel (including extended periods away from Saudi Arabia) during project preparation and early support phases, before transitioning to a long-term base in Saudi Arabia (North of Riyadh) for installation, commissioning, and ongoing service support.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring world-class equipment performance, reliability, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

Corrugator Installation & Commissioning

• Support installation, commissioning, and start-up of a new Corrugator line

• Work closely with OEM specialists, project managers, and customer teams during ramp-up

• Ensure equipment is installed and commissioned to OEM standards and best practices

Maintenance & Reliability

• Perform advanced mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic maintenance on corrugator systems

• Diagnose and resolve complex breakdowns under production conditions

• Implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs

• Support optimization of machine availability, efficiency, and board quality

Technical Support & Troubleshooting

• Provide expert-level fault finding across:

  • Wet end and dry end systems

  • Single facer, double backer, hot plates

  • Drives, controls, and automation interfaces

• Support upgrades, modifications, and continuous improvement initiatives

Customer & Site Support

• Act as the primary on-site technical expert during critical project phases

• Train and mentor customer maintenance and production teams

• Support ongoing service requirements after handover, including shutdowns and major maintenance events

Travel & Flexibility

• Willing to travel extensively from the start, including long international assignments

• Comfortable working in different countries, cultures, and operating environments

• Able to relocate and reside long-term in Saudi Arabia once the project reaches the installation phase

Required Experience & Qualifications

• 10+ years hands-on experience working with corrugators in an industrial manufacturing environment

• Proven experience with corrugator installation, commissioning, and maintenance

• Strong mechanical background; electrical and automation experience highly preferred

• Experience with leading corrugator OEM brands, or similar high-speed corrugators is a strong advantage

• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and OEM documentation

• Track record of working independently under pressure in production environments

Personal Attributes

• Highly self-motivated and professional

• Strong problem-solving and diagnostic skills

• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of technical outcomes

• Excellent communication skills with customers, operators, and management

• Safety-focused mindset and disciplined working practices

Eligibility & Mobility Requirements

• Willing and able to reside in Saudi Arabia long-term

• Medically fit for industrial site work

• Valid passport with ability to travel internationally

• Comfortable with extended rotations away from home, particularly during early project stages

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package aligned with expertise

• Long-term career opportunity supporting major Middle East projects

• Exposure to large-scale greenfield and brownfield installations

• Opportunity to work closely with leadings OEM’s on strategic regional projects

• Visa sponsorship and legal employment through JL Group (Saudi entity)

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to:

email: support@jlgroup.ae