Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Basic Function:

• Supervises the installation, maintenance, repair and testing of a wide range of mechanical stationary and rotating equipment in the plant, such as turbo machinery, gas and steam turbines, pumps, compressors, furnaces, heat exchangers, marine loading arms, steam generators, desalinators, reclaimer, pumps, reactors, conveyors, hydraulic equipments etc. Includes monitoring of work execution and providing guidance and technical advice to ensure conformity to statutory and company regulations and adopting practices commensurate with Company HSE manual, dealing personally with more complex maintenance, and participating in shutdown and turnaround maintenance planning and execution activities and participates in the expansions/modifications of plant equipment. Performs supervisory function and exercises financial authority at a level established by management for the position.

Work Performed:

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

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

• Assists in the preparation of predictive, preventive, modification and major shutdown 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 checklists 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 contract scopes.

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

• Carries out more complex faultfinding, 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.

• Co-ordinate the activities of contracted craftsmen in the plant with operations personnel and arrange shutdowns and necessary “permits to work”.

• Deals with emergency requirements immediately, allocating craftsmen, 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 work or machine shop requirement.

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

• Liaises with 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.

• Follows up on the work of maintenance contractors and provides field supervision over work execution. Includes reviewing contractors regular reports, assessing their performance and providing advice as necessary. Clears contractors invoice for payment.

• Assists in the 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.

• Assists in preparing 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:

• Minimum Job Requirements

• B. Sc. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

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

• Good knowledge of English.

Kindly send your updated CV to fivecont@emirates.net.ae and mention in the subject the position you are applying for or click here to apply.