Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Shou'alah; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional engineering firm in Dubai is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, open to fresh graduates. The role involves conducting preventative maintenance, supervising external contractors, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Candidates should have a Diploma in Engineering, at least three years of experience in maintenance, and be familiar with safety protocols. This role provides an opportunity to develop skills in a dynamic environment and work closely with experienced engineers.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years as a Maintenance Engineer with relevant experience.
• Knowledgeable in HSE standards and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform condition-based maintenance using various techniques.
• Assist in supervising external technicians or contractors.
• Track and monitor plant performance and processes.

Skills

Safety Focus

Technical Expertise

Problem-Solving

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Diploma in Engineering or equivalent certifications

HSE accredited training qualifications

Tools

CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System)

Job description

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (Fresh Graduates)

About the job Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (Fresh Graduates)

1.1 Job Scope Summary

The Mechanical Maintenance Engineer assists the Sr Engineer to analyze / carry out O&M activities, to maximize the availability and reliability of equipment using, systematic / analytical approach, and to troubleshooting, failure analysis, predictive/preventive maintenance, and design improvements.

1.2 Job Responsibilities

• Compliance with Health, Safety & Environmental requirements
• Takes an active role in working with other O&M personnel, supervise people in the field and coordinating assigned activities with O&M personnel.
• Ensures that all time worked is recorded on completed work orders
• Performs condition-based maintenance data acquisition on plant and equipment using vibration, thermography, visual inspections, ultrasound and other techniques/technologies as appropriate
• Review and update of O&M plans
• Records all equipment changes and any abnormal or unusual conditions that may exist on any piece of assigned equipment
• Performs daily routine inspections, plant walkdown including filling out necessary log sheets and writing maintenance work requests as needed
• Analyse and optimise spare parts management for predictive maintenance
• Manage and follow up the technical documentation of the equipment (drawings, procedures, certificates…)
• Work closely with the execution teams for failure analyzes or improvement proposals
• Assist in supervising the activities of external technicians or sub-contractors
• Assist in the preparation of budget for O&M activities
• Track and monitor plant performance, procedures and processes

The above job duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature of the work and are not intended to be an inclusive list of all responsibilities. Duties and responsibilities may change or vary depending on the specific needs of the operations.

1.3 Educational / Professional Qualifications / Training Certifications

• Diploma in Engineering or equivalent certifications
• HSE accredited training qualifications

1.4 Job Experience

• Must have at least 3 years as a Maintenance Engineer with substantial experience in one or more of the following specialties: welder, machinist, and pipe / pump / valve technician
• Must be knowledgeable in using a CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) and other related software
• Familiar with HSE standards, procedures and requirements and control plant operations in a safe and efficient manner

1.5 Core Competencies

• Safety Focus: Encourages and support the team to be safe while at work and ensuring team adheres to workplace safety, regulations, standards, and practices
• Technical Expertise: In depth practical knowledge of processes and practices in own functional area
• Processing Details (Analysis/Reasoning): Identifies key facts in a range of technical works and mechanical principles. Ability to see when something appears wrong or incomplete, or need testing, adjusting and repairs. Distinguishes information that is not pertinent to a decision or solution.
• Accountability: Demonstrate sense of responsibility and ownership of own actions, assigned objectives, activities and processes
• Adaptability: Demonstrate reliability, high ability to work under pressure, social competency, ability to manage conflict, assertiveness and service oriented. Ability to manage any changes such as technical, organizational, social and cultural.
• Problem-Solving: Focus on resolving technical challenges and ensuring that decisions are made based on operational directives and solving the emerging problems. Demonstrate insight into the root-causes of problems and generates a range of solutions and courses of action with benefits, costs, and risks associated with each.
• Teamwork: Understand own role in the team and contribute to achieving team's goals and develop constructive working relationship with team members and exchanges knowledge and experience