Maintenance and Operations Manager, Facilities

As a Facilities Operations and Maintenance Manager, you will lead the strategic and operational management of all facility systems across our AMP-2 manufacturing campus in KAEC, KSA. This role is critical to ensuring high facility uptime, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and alignment with Lucid’s sustainability and innovation goals. You will bring a proactive, data-driven approach to facilities operations, integrating maintenance with broader business objectives.facility systems across our AMP-2 manufacturing campus in KAEC, KSA. This role is critical to ensuring high facility uptime, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and alignment with Lucid’s sustainability mission.

You Will:

• Lead and continuously improve the operations and maintenance strategy for all facility systems including electrical distribution, HVAC, compressed air, fire protection, water treatment, chilled/hot water systems, and general infrastructure.

• Oversee preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance programs using CMMS tools to meet reliability, safety, and sustainability KPIs.

• Manage daily operations of internal technicians and external service providers, ensuring alignment with production and business needs.

• Develop and execute operational plans for utilities, energy management, and infrastructure upgrades.

• Lead emergency response planning and execution for facility-related incidents, ensuring business continuity.

• Own facility operations budgets, vendor contracts, and service level agreements (SLAs).

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including EHS, production, construction, and engineering to support installations, expansions, and operational readiness.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using LEAN, Six Sigma, and root cause analysis to enhance performance and reduce costs.

• Champion sustainability efforts through energy optimization, water conservation, waste reduction, and emissions control.

• Ensure compliance with Lucid policies and local regulations (e.g., ISO 14001, ISO 45001, civil defense, municipality).

• Provide leadership reporting through dashboards, KPIs, and risk assessments.

• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and professional development within the facilities team.

You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Facility Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).

• 10+ years of experience in facilities operations and maintenance, with 5+ years in a leadership role.

• Strong leadership and strategic planning capabilities in facilities operations.

• Deep technical knowledge of industrial utilities and building systems.

• Expertise in CMMS platforms (e.g., IBM Maximo, SAP PM).

• Experience managing large-scale facilities in high-tech or automotive environments.

• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and sustainability standards.

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and analytical skills.

• Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and manage change effectively.

• Fluent in English; Arabic is a plus.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and BAS/BMS platforms.

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