Manager Mechanical Maintenance

LT FILMS INDUSTRIES LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

LT FILMS INDUSTRIES LLC is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical activities across plant construction, installation and commissioning. You will review drawings and vendor docs, supervise installation and testing, and coordinate with consultants and OEMs to ensure smooth project execution.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering with 8–10 years in industrial manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• PM/Maintenance/Reliability certifications are an added advantage.
• 8–10 years of experience in industrial manufacturing or process industries.
• Proven experience in plant construction, machine installation, commissioning and maintenance.
• Experience in BOPP, BOPET, Flexible Packaging, Plastics, Petrochemical, FMCG or similar industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage mechanical engineering activities during plant construction, machine installation, commissioning and operations.
• Review and interpret mechanical drawings, BOQs, PIDs, specifications and vendor documentation.
• Supervise installation, alignment, testing and commissioning of process machinery and utility systems.
• Coordinate with consultants, OEMs, contractors and cross-functional teams for timely execution.
• Review submissions, evaluate vendors and support procurement to meet project specs.
• Develop preventive, predictive and breakdown maintenance strategies to maximize reliability.
• Troubleshoot issues, perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with HSE standards, codes, quality requirements, regulations and policies.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, contractors, manpower, maintenance planning and spare parts inventory.
• Prepare engineering reports, maintenance docs, SOPs and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Mechanical engineering principles

Reading drawings/BOQs/PDIs

Project execution

Vendor coordination

Troubleshooting

Leadership & team management

MS Office

AutoCAD knowledge

MS Project knowledge

CMMS knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

PM/Maintenance/Reliability certifications (advantage)

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Project

CMMS

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all mechanical engineering activities during plant construction, machine installation, commissioning and operations
• Review and interpret mechanical drawings, BOQs, P IDs, technical specifications, equipment layouts and vendor documentation to ensure proper execution
• Supervise the installation, alignment, testing and commissioning of process machinery, utility systems and auxiliary mechanical equipment
• Coordinate with consultants, OEMs, contractors and cross‑functional teams to ensure timely project execution and resolution of technical issues
• Review technical submissions, evaluate vendors, support procurement activities and ensure compliance with project specifications
• Develop and implement preventive, predictive and breakdown maintenance strategies to maximize equipment reliability and plant availability
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues, perform root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions to improve equipment performance
• Ensure compliance with HSE standards, engineering codes, quality requirements, statutory regulations and company policies
• Manage project schedules, mechanical budgets, contractors, manpower, maintenance planning and spare parts inventory
• Prepare engineering reports, maintenance documentation, SOPs, as‑built records and support continuous improvement initiatives across the plant

Qualifications

Bachelor s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Professional certifications related to Project Management, Maintenance Management or Reliability Engineering will be an added advantage.

Minimum 8-10 years of experience in industrial manufacturing or process industries.

Proven experience in plant construction, machine installation, commissioning and maintenance.

Experience in BOPP, BOPET, Flexible Packaging, Plastics, Petrochemical, FMCG or similar manufacturing industries will be preferred.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering principles and industrial manufacturing processes
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, BOQs, P IDs and technical specifications
• Experience in project execution, contractor management, vendor coordination and procurement support
• Strong understanding of industrial machinery, utility systems, maintenance planning and troubleshooting
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, planning and decision‑making skills
• Strong leadership, communication and team management abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; knowledge of AutoCAD, MS Project and CMMS software will be an added advantage.

Working Conditions

Full‑time on‑site role based at the LT FILMS INDUSTRIES LLC manufacturing facility.

The role requires regular site inspections, coordination with contractors, consultants, OEM engineers and active involvement during construction, commissioning and plant operations.

Good communication skills and able to lead team.