Mechanical Supervisor (Offshore)

Brunel; Dubai; On-site; AED 360,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Brunel in Dubai is seeking an experienced Mechanical Supervisor (Offshore) to lead installation, maintenance, repair and testing of critical offshore mechanical equipment, ensuring reliability and compliance with HSE standards.

You will supervise technicians, coordinate work scopes, manage PTW, and support major shutdowns, with strong emphasis on safety, planning and asset availability.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise and execute installation, maintenance and testing of offshore mechanical equipment.
• Supervise mechanical technicians and contractors, allocate work, monitor performance and ensure timely completion of maintenance activities.
• Plan and coordinate preventive, corrective and breakdown maintenance, including PTW, manpower, materials, tools and equipment requirements.
• Troubleshoot mechanical faults, inspect completed work and perform equipment testing, commissioning and start-up activities.
• Manage work orders, maintenance records, checklists, manpower hours and material usage through Oracle CMMS.
• Support major shutdowns, turnarounds and overhauls by preparing work scopes, schedules and coordinating execution with Production and Planning teams.
• Ensure compliance with HSE policies, PTW requirements, safety procedures and emergency response responsibilities.
• Review and update PPM procedures, drawings, BOMs, work packs and project scopes.
• Supervise equipment modifications, installations and commissioning, including Management of Change (MOC) implementation.
• Monitor contractors, spare parts, materials and workshop activities to optimize maintenance efficiency and equipment availability.
• Conduct PTW audits, support QNC investigations and coordinate corrective actions with Quality Assurance teams.
• Attend daily coordination meetings, set maintenance priorities and provide technical updates to Maintenance Superintendents.
• Provide technical guidance to technicians, support staff development and assume Maintenance Superintendent responsibilities when required.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and recommend mechanical equipment upgrades to improve reliability and performance.

Job description

We are working with our client in the oil and gas sector to appoint an experienced Mechanical Supervisor (Offshore) to join our client's team in Dubai. This permanent position is ideal for a hands-on leader who can supervise, coordinate and participate in the installation, maintenance, repair and testing of critical offshore mechanical equipment, ensuring reliability and strict adherence to HSE standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, supervise and execute installation, maintenance, repair and testing of offshore mechanical equipment, including gas turbines, compressors and pumps.
• Supervise mechanical technicians and contractors, allocate work, monitor performance and ensure timely completion of maintenance activities.
• Plan and coordinate preventive, corrective and breakdown maintenance, including PTW, manpower, materials, tools and equipment requirements.
• Troubleshoot mechanical faults, inspect completed work and perform equipment testing, commissioning and start-up activities.
• Manage work orders, maintenance records, checklists, manpower hours and material usage through Oracle CMMS.
• Support major shutdowns, turnarounds and overhauls by preparing work scopes, schedules and coordinating execution with Production and Planning teams.
• Ensure compliance with HSE policies, PTW requirements, safety procedures and emergency response responsibilities.
• Review and update PPM procedures, drawings, BOMs, work packs and project scopes.
• Supervise equipment modifications, installations and commissioning, including Management of Change (MOC) implementation.
• Monitor contractors, spare parts, materials and workshop activities to optimize maintenance efficiency and equipment availability.
• Conduct PTW audits, support QNC investigations and coordinate corrective actions with Quality Assurance teams.
• Attend daily coordination meetings, set maintenance priorities and provide technical updates to Maintenance Superintendents.
• Provide technical guidance to technicians, support staff development and assume Maintenance Superintendent responsibilities when required.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and recommend mechanical equipment upgrades to improve reliability and performance.