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Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Job Id
OQ55634
Start Date
Jun 17, 2025
End Date
Jun 30, 2025
Compnay Name
OQ
Discipline
Engineering
No of Position
1
Position Type
Temporary
Job Type
Nationality Required
Education & Experience Required
Education
Experience

Job Description

Job title

Senior Engineer Mechanical (2 Positions)

Grade

 

Stream

OQEP  

Function

1 Position under Musandam Cluster Maintenance Support

1 Position under Block-60 & 48 Maintenance Support

Location

Oman  

Budget control

*OPEX and/or CAPEX and/or Revenue amount as relevant*

Reporting to

Manager Operations and Maintenance Support  

Direct reports

0

Job purpose

 

Provides engineering support to the team Maintenance mechanical works at Operated Assets, under Manager Operation & Maintenance Support, acting as Technical Service provider of maintenance and execution of minor projects, modifications in accordance with the technical standards set by TSD to maintain the assets; through (1) Execute Maintenance mechanic (static &rotating) services on planned / un-planned maintenance works utilizing best practice. (2) Coordination and supervision of assets, products and maintenance work in the designated area (3) implementation plans and execute maintenance works; in order to ensure that the assets and equipment are available at all times, minimizing the down time and meeting the operational targets that support the gross margin / profitability with a sufficient organizational capability for business continuity.

 

The position will act in accordance with the Group’s Mission, Vision, Values & Strategies, as well as, policies, guidelines and standards, supported by IT Technology platform, HSE standards, Omani government & other legal justifications, and best international practices in consonance with national objectives

Main tasks and responsibilities

 

  • Ensures the quality of maintenance activities on static equipment (including pressure vessels, heat exchangers, valves, piping systems, Marine Services).
  • Manages the Work Orders (WO) in SAP, observing jobs prioritization
  • Assists the team leader in preparing repair procedures and checklists for static equipment.
  • Provides technical expertise in troubleshooting static equipment issues.
  • Participate in major equipment trips and failure investigations, performing Root Cause Analyses (RCA).
  • Performs technical assessments, studies, analyses and investigations on plant problems in order to resolve bottlenecks and identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Participate in Job Safety Analysis (JSA).
  • Attend internal meeting (Operation, TSD, Planning & other department involves in planned rotating maintenance activities) to discuss and proactively resolve issues.
  • Provide inputs for development of maintenance contracts & its administration, technical evaluation on RFQ, control and availability of resources.
  • Review all planned maintenance activities (CM, PM and TA) and ensure rotating equipment maintenance history & reports are updated in SAP (CMMS) and work orders are communicated with maintenance staff & contractors.
  • Ensure approved planned maintenance sequential of activities & work prioritization and availability of required resources (spare parts, tools, drawings & manpower) are carried out accordingly as per scheduled.
  • Attends daily meetings & communicates with Operation, TSD, Planning, HSE and other departments for coordination of complex maintenance activities.
  • Develop a well-defined back-up plan, such as organizing maintenance staff during on-call & emergency maintenance works in plant during silence hours / off duty.
  • Develop & implement solutions to maintenance process & activities ensuring risk of failures are fully detected, understood and mitigated.
  • Review and update maintenance progress reports & contractor’s performance and takes appropriate action for any issues arise.

Key interactions

Internal: All Maintenance / Operated Assets

External: Contractors, Vendors & Suppliers

Notable Working Conditions. Field Operations and office environment, Moderate to intensive computer screen use.

Education requirements

Minimum Qualifications for this position is Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar

Language requirements 

Excellent knowledge of written, read, and spoken English (required), Arabic - Native (desirable)

Background and experience

Competencies and skills

  • 8+ years of relevant experience
  • Knowledge of industrial standards such as ASME, API and ASTM.
  • Experience in in the design and troubleshooting of static equipment.
  • Experience and knowledge in project planning, cost control, contract development, installation, trouble shooting, and start-up.
  • Sound judgment in technical matters with good skills in engineering field materials specifications and international standards.
  • Knowledge of :
    • Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
    • Expertise in SAP- PM
    • Process Equipment Life-Cycle Management
  • Knowledge in operating and maintaining the reliability of equipment.
  • Knowledge in Quality Assurance, Quality Control and HSE plans.
  • Familiar with techniques for ensuring data integrity with various integration of information/ reports
  • Knowledgeable in HSE plans related to maintenance activities.
  • Understanding of Process (P&IDs / PFDs) & Engineering drawings and OEM manuals.

Soft:

  • Through use of facts
  • Result oriented
  • Verbal and writing reporting skills-effective Communication
  • Able to build relationships within department staff and contractors with a focus on collaboration.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a diversified and critical environment.
  • Demonstrated leadership impact to deliver improved and sustained performance

 

 

Technical:

  • Computer Literacy including MS Office and ERP solutions
  • Troubleshooting
  • Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
  • Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
  • Project Management
  • Developing and Modifying Technical Procedures
  • Ability to align the requirements of operations and maintenance
  • Familiar with techniques for ensuring data integrity with various integration of information/ reports
  • Knowledge in estimating, budgeting and cost control.

Skills Required

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