Head, Workshop & General Services OQ

Gender; Oman; On-site; OMR 20,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Gender seeks an experienced Engineering Manager for its oil & gas refinery operations in Oman. You will manage the workshop, lead maintenance and asset reliability, supervise technicians, direct shutdowns, and optimize preventive and corrective maintenance programs to maximize uptime.

The role requires 12+ years in oil & gas maintenance and reliability, strong leadership, and experience with SAP PM/MM, CMMS, RCAs, and HSE compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical) or relevant field.
• CMRP or CRL certifications are preferred.
• 12+ years of relevant Oil & Gas refinery experience with leadership exposure.
• Deep understanding of mechanical equipment and electrical systems.
• Familiarity with RC/M RCA and HSE standards and practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive preventive and corrective maintenance strategies (PM/CM) to maximize asset life and reliability.
• Plan and direct major refinery shutdowns, turnarounds, and plant outages with operations.
• Champion CMMS usage to track work orders, analyze downtime, and allocate labor.
• Oversee daily workshop operations and ensure machinery, calibration tools, and heavy equipment are safe and functional.
• Negotiate contracts with external contractors, equipment manufacturers, and service providers.
• Develop and control OPEX and CAPEX related to facility upgrades and equipment replacement.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Analytical thinking

Organizational commitment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical)

Tools

CMMS

SAP PM/MM

MS Office

Job description

Education Bachelor of Technology/Engineering(Mechanical)

Job Description

Job purpose:

Manages and leads the workshop and general services support processes to Operations Departments for the overall safe, smooth and reliable 24 hours/day operation to support the Plants production targets. Directs overall plant maintenance, reliability, and asset integrity. They oversee maintenance technicians, manage contractor relationships, develop preventive and predictive maintenance strategies, and control the maintenance budget. To minimize equipment downtime and ensure the refinery operates safely and efficiently.

The position will act in accordance with the OQ8 s Mission, Vision, Values & Strategies, as well as, policies, guidelines and standards, supported by an IT Technology platform, HSE standards, Oman s government & other legal justifications, and best international practices in consonance with national objectives. Tasks and Responsibilities:

Maintenance & Asset Reliability

Develop and execute comprehensive preventive and Corrective maintenance strategies (PM/CM) to maximize the operational lifespan and reliability of rotating and static refinery assets.

Plan and direct major refinery shutdowns, turnarounds, and plant outages in close coordination with operations.

Champion the use of the site s Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to track work orders, analyze equipment downtime, and allocate labor.

Workshop Operations

Oversee the daily workflow, logistics, and capabilities of the central maintenance workshop, which are typically include but not limited to specialized teams for machining, fabrication, welding, and valve repair.

Ensure all workshop machinery, calibration tools, and heavy equipment are fully functional and safe to use.

Optimize workshop turnaround times for repairing pulled equipment bundles, pumps, and compressors before returning them to operational service.

General Services

General service core business for workshop teams are Civil works, Scaffolding & Insulation, Painting, Lifting & rigging

Safety, Compliance & Environmental Control

Foster a robust safety culture, ensuring all maintenance and workshop tasks strictly adhere to Permit-to-Work systems, LOTO (Lockout/Tagout), confined space, and hot work protocols.

Ensure compliance with ISO standards and local environmental regulations, reporting to regulatory bodies when necessary.

Develop and control both operational expenditures (OPEX) and capital expenditures (CAPEX) related to facility upgrades, maintenance, and equipment replacement.

Negotiate contracts with external contractors, equipment manufacturers, and specialized technical service providers

Key interactions

Internal: COO Office, Operations, Maintenance, Technical Services, HSSE Functional Management, Logistics & Procurement

External: Contractors, Vendors and Suppliers Notable Working Conditions. Office environment and Field operations. Moderate to intensive computer screen use. Sporadic travel to operational areas where company operates

Desired Candidate Profile

Education requirements

Bachelor s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical) or relevant engineering field.

Certifications such as Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP) or Certified Reliability Leader (CRL) are preferred

Language requirements Excellent knowledge of written, read, and spoken English (required) Background and experience Competencies and skills

Minimum of 12 years of relevant experience in Oil & Gas Refinery Industry with specific areas on maintenance and reliability with at least 3-5 years leadership role.

Deep understanding of mechanical equipment (pumps, compressors, piping, vessels) and electrical systems.

Familiarity with Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA).

Good knowledge of HSE / SCE equipment & plans. Outstanding Coaching and Developing experience and certification in major areas of Maintenance.

Knowledge of maintenance processes for the following refinery operations:

Heavy Oil Complex Operation (CDU, VDU, SGP, LTU, KTU, DCU, and UGP)

Hydro Processing Complex (HCU/ARU/SRU/SWS/DHT/HPU/PSA)

Sulfur/Utilities Complex Operations (SRU, TGTU, ARU, CRU, SSW, CSW, BFW, Steam Generation, Air, N2, CWT, WWTP)

Offsite/Logistics Complex Operations (Crude Receiving Terminal, Refinery Tankage, product Dispatch, Coke and Sulfur Handling, Flare, Buildings)

Soft:

Leadership and people management

Problem-solving skills

Strong communication, verbal, and written skills.

Possess analytical thinking in data analysis.

Organizational Commitment.

Drive for Excellence.

Technical:

Computer knowledge in MS Office applications like MS Word, MS excel etc. Maintenance Management Systems.

Good knowledge of SAP (PM & MM Modules)

Managing Risks and Hazards Good knowledge of modern maintenance technologies & maintenance Planning techniques for the Utilities and Offsite (Utility, Tank Farms, Inventory & Warehouse)

Refinery Maintenance Planning and Scheduling including use of computer-based tools.

Refinery Maintenance - Reactive, Preventative, Predictive.

Sound judgment in technical matters with good skills in engineering field.