Mechanical Engineer

Our client, a global leader in energy projects, is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer (Maintenance) to join their dynamic team for a major LNG project, which is a part of their energy transition strategy.

This is a residential role in Muscat, Oman.

In this crucial role, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of mechanical, static equipment, lifting equipment, and rotating equipment activities to ensure the plant's optimal performance, safety, and reliability. The job holder is part of the company's Maintenance & Inspection team and will report directly to the Maintenance and Inspection Manager.

You will technically lead the mechanical disciplines for the facilities, ensuring that operational maintenance activities are technically accurate and can be executed safely and efficiently during the production phase. You will also ensure resources such as trained personnel, procedures, tools, and equipment are in place to minimize operational risks during start-up.

Main tasks and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Project phase:
2. Be responsible for all MIE (Maintenance and Inspection Engineering) deliverables within your expertise.
3. Develop and maintain relationships with site personnel, technical teams, contractors, vendors, and engineering teams.
4. Prepare and validate maintenance programs for rotating and static equipment.
5. Ensure the preparation of complex site maintenance procedures, incorporating best practices.
6. Develop technical scopes of work and participate in tender preparations for maintenance contracts required during the operational phase.

Within an integrated project team, you will:

1. Lead the development of MIE processes related to Mechanical, providing detailed input and supporting overall strategy development.
2. Participate in interdisciplinary activities, including maintenance strategy development, planning, and procedure writing, ensuring compliance with legislation and standards.
3. Contribute to developing and implementing MIE tools, processes, and systems.
4. Assist in pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up activities.

Operation phase:

1. Provide technical and administrative support to site and control tower.
2. Manage and monitor mechanical maintenance activities, planning for short, medium, and long-term needs.
3. Ensure availability of spare parts, procedures, and manpower through CMIMS system management.
4. Manage specific maintenance contracts and monitor contractor performance.
5. Implement actions for Downgraded Situations (DGS) and develop long-term investment plans for obsolete equipment.
6. Develop and implement maintenance strategies, methods, and procedures.
7. Ensure planning and scheduling are optimized and integrated into the Field IOP.
8. Monitor preventive and corrective maintenance activities, including condition monitoring techniques, to maximize equipment availability at minimal cost.

Desired background and experience:

• Experience in operational maintenance within LNG or Oil & Gas sectors.
• At least 10 years' experience in mechanical maintenance, with 5 years in field operations.
• Minimum 3 years in supervisory roles.
• Experience in resource control, contract management, and project management is a plus.

This role offers an opportunity to work within a leading organization supporting energy transition initiatives. NES Fircroft has over 90 years of experience in engineering staffing across multiple sectors worldwide.