Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Role & responsibilities

• Plan, supervise, and execute preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance of mechanical equipment and machinery.
• Ensure maximum equipment availability and reliability through effective maintenance planning and timely corrective actions.
• Diagnose mechanical failures and perform troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective maintenance.
• Manage maintenance of pumps, motors, compressors, gearboxes, bearings, valves, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and other rotating equipment.
• Prepare preventive maintenance schedules, checklists, work orders, and maintenance reports.
• Coordinate planned shutdowns, major overhauls, equipment inspections, repairs, and recommissioning activities.
• Monitor equipment condition and implement preventive and predictive maintenance practices to minimize unplanned downtime.
• Supervise mechanical installation, erection, testing, commissioning, and maintenance activities at project sites.
• Coordinate with construction, electrical, civil, QA/QC, procurement, and HSE teams for smooth project and maintenance activities.
• Manage technicians, fitters, welders, operators, and maintenance contractors and allocate daily work activities.
• Ensure availability of critical spare parts, tools, consumables, and maintenance materials.
• Maintain equipment history, breakdown records, maintenance logs, inspection reports, and other technical documentation.
• Monitor maintenance costs, equipment performance, downtime, and key maintenance KPIs.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with company procedures, safety standards, and applicable engineering requirements.
• Conduct toolbox talks, risk assessments, and ensure safe working practices during maintenance activities.
• Support equipment commissioning, performance testing, troubleshooting, and handover.
• Coordinate with vendors and service providers for specialized equipment inspection, repair, and technical support.
• Identify opportunities for improving equipment reliability, reducing maintenance costs, and increasing operational efficiency.
• Ensure proper housekeeping, 5S, and safe working conditions in maintenance areas.
• Provide technical guidance and leadership to the maintenance team and support continuous improvement initiatives.