Boiler & Turbine Outage Lead – Mechanical Engineer

Shou'alah; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Shou'alah is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer/outage leader to ensure reliable, safe operation of mechanical systems through inspections, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance.

The role leads planned boiler outages, coordinates contractors, and collaborates with production teams to optimize equipment performance. A Bachelor's in mechanical engineering and 5+ years in related fields are required, with CMMS experience and strong HSE knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years as Mechanical Engineer with welding, fabrication or rotating equipment experience
• Experience with boiler, turbine outages and plant turnarounds/outages
• Knowledge of CMMS and related software
• Familiar with HSE standards and safe plant operations
• Familiar with pressurized gases, chemicals, and lasers safety considerations
• Experience in Waste-to-Energy or power generation is a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead and organize planned boiler outages: scope, planning, contractor selection, preparation, implementation, commissioning, reporting
• Supervise contractors during outages and for other projects
• Ensure safety rules are followed during outages
• Set and optimize maintenance programs (preventive and condition-based)
• Collaborate with maintenance engineers and production teams to improve reliability
• Participate in budget preparation with risk/benefit evaluation
• Prepare and write clear scope of work
• Participate with procurement in tender and contractor selection
• Attend HSE / ISO inspections and audits
• Conduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance on mechanical systems
• Troubleshoot mechanical failures and identify root causes
• Perform MOC under guidance of senior engineers
• Organize/assist repair or replacement of faulty components
• Maintain records of installations, malfunctions, maintenance and repairs

Skills

Leadership

Problem-Solving

Teamwork

Communication

Safety Focus

Adaptability

Accountability

Eager to Learn

Train Others

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Shou'alah is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer/outage leader to ensure reliable, safe operation of mechanical systems through inspections, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance.

The role leads planned boiler outages, coordinates contractors, and collaborates with production teams to optimize equipment performance. A Bachelor's in mechanical engineering and 5+ years in related fields are required, with CMMS experience and strong HSE knowledge.