Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Location: Ruwais, UAE

Basic Function:

• Directs and supervises the installation, maintenance, repair, troubleshooting and modification activities carried out on a wide range of mechanical stationary and rotating equipment in the plant, such as turbo machinery, gas and steam turbines, compressors, furnaces, heat exchangers, diesel generators, etc.

• Provides technical advice and guidance on all related maintenance works.

• Participates in the planning and implementation of all systems modifications, expansion and installation.

• Maintains a high level of HSE standards as per company policy.

Worked Performed:

• Directs and supervises the activities of assigned personnel in the unit.

• Performs engineering functions at the level established by Management for the position.

• Review of preventive maintenance plans / schedules and preparation of task list / maintenance programmes for mechanical equipment in the plant, using equipment past performance and manufacturers data and supervises the execution of such programmes.

• Prepares detailed equipment check lists for routine maintenance and the estimation of detailed manpower and skill requirements.

• Follows up on major maintenance work to keep abreast of conditions and to advise on spare part replacement, modifications or refurbishment.

• Reviews shutdown job lists and preparation of contract scope of work / CRF preparation, co-ordination with contractors, work supervision, issue of for jobs.

• Participates in testing and start-up of equipment upon completion of work.

• Carries out more complex fault finding, diagnosis and repair of equipment.

• Provides guidance and advice on actions to be taken on chronic problems, and reviews requirement for major repair and spares replacements.

• Carries out troubleshooting of chronic failures and gives repair and test procedures.

• Ensures that all mechanical maintenance services are provided safely and efficiently in accordance with internationally recognised engineering standard.

• Deals with emergency requirements immediately, allocating resources providing technical advice and checking work at various stages.

• Provides regular feedback to Operations Department and Planning Section on status of work undertaken.

• Liaises with other maintenance disciplines and the workshop to co-ordinate multi-discipline Sections.

• Provides engineering assistance to the Development Engineering Section in the Mechanical design and specification of modifications or new equipment installations and projects.

• Technically reviews bids for the supply of the new equipment.

• Liaises with manufacturer’s representatives as required in the installation, commissioning and post commissioning periods, to discuss and rectify any equipment deficiency.

• Liaises with Reliability/Inspection Section to arrange for and follows up on physical testing and inspection of modification and/or new installations.

• Reviews annual requirements for mechanical materials, spare parts and equipment, advises on stock levels and material descriptions, and provides suggestions for alternatives or inter-changeability of parts with other equipment in different Company locations.

• Prepares purchase requisitions, contact scopes, bid evaluation and inspection of expensive/critical items. Prepares provisional and final acceptance certificates.

• Reviewing contractors’ regular reports, assessing their performance and providing advice as necessary.

• Clears contractors invoice for payment.

• Preparation of capital and operating budgets for the section by identifying specific items to be included in budget submission.

• Technically evaluates bids related to direct capital and operating budget Purchase Requisitions.

• Preparation training programmes for National Employees undergoing on-the-job training by identifying specific training needs.

• Provides essential training and guidance to trainees, developees and other subordinates with a clear objective of career development.

• Performs other similar or related duties, as assigned. Includes ensuring observance of safety and fire rules and regulations by subordinates, preparing activity reports, attending meetings, etc.

• Recommends new technology and techniques to improve existing systems and indigenisation measures to reduce maintenance cost.

Minimum Requirements:

• Degree in B. Sc. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

• 9 Years’ experience in the installation, commissioning, maintenance and repair or rotating and mechanical equipment in an oil/gas/petrochemical or Power Plants.

• Good knowledge of English Language.

• Computer Skills.

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