Senior Plant & Machinery Engineer - Reliability & Projects

Sobha Constructions

Dubai

On-site

AED 32,000 - 52,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Job summary

Sobha Constructions in Dubai is seeking a Senior Engineer - Plant & Machinery to ensure reliable operation and continuous improvement of plant equipment. You will lead maintenance planning, supervise technicians, and coordinate with Operations to align asset performance with production goals.

The role requires strong mechanical expertise, hands-on leadership, and experience with CMMS, RCA, and capital projects.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
8–12 years of experience in plant maintenance, machinery engineering, or industrial operations.
Proven experience in managing maintenance operations, equipment reliability, and capital projects within industrial/manufacturing environments.
Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, rotating equipment, pumps, compressors, conveyors, and other plant machinery.
Experience with preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance practices.
Familiarity with CMMS, maintenance planning tools, and asset management systems.

Responsibilities

Oversee maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of all plant machinery and mechanical equipment.
Ensure optimal performance, reliability, and availability of plant assets to support uninterrupted operations.
Develop, implement, and continuously improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs for critical equipment.
Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for equipment failures and recurring issues, and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
Monitor equipment performance and recommend upgrades or modifications to improve reliability and efficiency.
Lead machinery installation, commissioning, upgrade, replacement, and modernization projects.
Develop project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource requirements to ensure successful project delivery.
Coordinate with Operations, Engineering, Procurement, and external vendors to ensure smooth project execution.
Ensure projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and in accordance with technical specifications.
Identify opportunities to improve equipment performance, reduce downtime, and optimize maintenance costs.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, asset utilization, and operational efficiency.
Implement best practices in reliability engineering, maintenance management, and asset lifecycle management.
Analyze maintenance data and performance trends to support informed decision-making and process improvements.