Mechanical Engineer- E&M projects and outage

Superiority of Modern Services LLC(SOMS); Sur; Presencial; OMR 22.000 - 35.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Superiority of Modern Services LLC(SOMS) is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for E&M projects and outages at Sur IPP. The role focuses on planning, coordinating, and supervising mechanical maintenance outage activities, ensuring safety, quality, and alignment with schedules.

You will support the Mechanical Lead, manage outage preparation, and coordinate with operations, engineering, and contractors. Strong background in power plant mechanical systems and reliability is essential.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years in mechanical maintenance/outage planning in power/industrial settings preferred.
• Experience leading teams and coordinating maintenance activities during outages.

Responsabilidades

• Support the Mechanical Lead in outage planning, scheduling, and execution.
• Coordinate preventive, corrective, and routine maintenance with operations and contractors.
• Assist in reviewing progress, identifying concerns, and escalating critical issues.
• Prepare outage scopes, critical-path schedules, and resource plans.
• Provide technical support in troubleshooting, inspection, and commissioning of equipment.

Conocimientos

Outage planning

Maintenance coordination

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Herramientas

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

CMMS/SAP

Descripción del empleo

Job Purpose

The Mechanical Engineer- E M projects and outage is responsible for supporting the Mechanical Lead in the planning coordination execution and follow-up of all mechanical maintenance outage and maintenance project activities at Sur Independent Power Plant The role provides day-to-day engineering and maintenance support across the mechanical department with particular focus on outage preparation and execution equipment reliability maintenance planning contractor coordination and resolution of technical and operational issues The job holder is expected to ensure that mechanical activities are carried out safely efficiently and in compliance with plant procedures quality standards and schedule requirements This position requires strong technical knowledge of power plant mechanical systems sound planning and reporting capability effective leadership skills commitment to work and the ability to follow instructions accurately while supporting departmental objectives and continuous improvement initiatives

Support to Mechanical Lead

Provide direct technical and administrative support to the Mechanical Lead in managing departmental activities maintenance priorities outage preparation and resolution of plant mechanical issues Assist in reviewing work progress identifying technical concerns coordinating resources and escalating critical matters in a timely manner Support the Mechanical Lead in monitoring departmental performance following up pending actions and ensuring that assigned activities are executed in line with approved priorities safety standards and plant objectives

Maintenance Planning and Coordination

Support the planning and coordination of preventive maintenance corrective maintenance condition-based maintenance and routine mechanical works related to plant systems and equipment. This includes preparation of work plans schedules manpower coordination materials follow-up and monitoring execution status PublicEnsure maintenance activities are properly coordinated with operations engineering contractors and other relevant stakeholders to minimize equipment downtime and maintain plant reliability and availability

Outage Planning and Execution

Support all outage and shutdown activities within the mechanical department including scope definition work preparation schedule development contractor coordination execution monitoring and close-out follow-up Prepare and maintain outage schedules critical path activities manpower plans and progress tracking using Microsoft Project Ensure outage work is executed safely efficiently within approved scope and in accordance with the planned schedule Report delays technical issues and resource constraints to the Mechanical Lead

Maintenance Projects Support

Support the implementation of mechanical maintenance projects plant modifications and improvement initiatives at Sur IPP Follow up project scope schedules spare parts and material readiness contractor activities site progress and technical compliance Coordinate with relevant departments to ensure project works are executed with minimum disruption to plant operation and in full compliance with engineering safety and quality requirements

Equipment Reliability and Technical Support

Support the Mechanical Lead in reviewing recurring failures equipment defects inspection findings and reliability concerns affecting mechanical systems Assist in identifying root causes recommending corrective actions and supporting long-term reliability improvement Provide technical support during troubleshooting inspection repair testing and commissioning of plant mechanical equipment and systems

Safety, Quality and Compliance

Ensure all mechanical maintenance outage and project activities are carried out in accordance with plant safety rules permit-to-work requirements risk control measures method statements and quality standards Support hazard identification risk assessment job safety review and mitigation planning before and during work execution Promote a strong safety culture and ensure strict adherence to instructions procedures and company requirements

Communication, Reporting and Documentation

Maintain effective communication with the Mechanical Lead maintenance team operations contractors and other departments regarding work progress technical issues delays and support requirements Prepare and maintain accurate maintenance records outage reports work completion reports lessons learned and project follow-up documentation Use Microsoft Excel for reporting maintenance tracking progress monitoring and analysis of departmental data

Team Support and Leadership

Provide practical guidance and support to technicians supervisors and contractors involved in mechanical maintenance and outage work Demonstrate good leadership behaviour commitment to work accountability right attitude honest and strong work ethics Contribute to knowledge sharing team coordination discipline and continuous improvement within the department Ensure work instructions are clearly understood and properly followed

Principal Accountabilities

The Mechanical Engineer- E M projects and outages shall be accountable for ensuring that mechanical issues within the department are identified followed up and resolved in a timely and effective manner the Mechanical Lead is properly supported in planning coordination and execution of mechanical maintenance and outage activities outage and shutdown activities are prepared and executed safely efficiently and within the approved schedule maintenance projects and routine maintenance activities are completed in accordance with company standards and plant requirements equipment reliability and maintenance effectiveness are continuously supported and improved schedules reports maintenance records and follow-up documents are accurate and submitted on time communication between mechanical maintenance operations contractors and management remains effective all work is carried out in full compliance with plant safety technical quality and procedural requirements

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline

Experience

The ideal candidate should have 10 to 20 years of relevant experience in mechanical maintenance outage execution shutdown planning or maintenance project support within a power plant utilities or heavy industrial environment Preferably this experience should include at least 5 years in power generation or utility‑scale industrial maintenance at least 10 years in outage planning shutdown execution or major maintenance activities at least 5 years in a role involving direct support to senior engineers lead engineers or maintenance leadership proven experience in combined cycle power plant systems preferably within a large utility or IPP environment

Technical Plant Experience

The candidate should have sound working knowledge and practical exposure to the following plant systems and equipment: GT – Gas Turbine systems HRSG – Heat Recovery Steam Generator ST – Steam Turbine systems WTP – Water Treatment Plant systems SWI – Sea Water Intake / Cooling Water Intake systems Balance of Plant mechanical equipment Pumps, valves, heat exchangers, rotating equipment, piping systems, and auxiliary mechanical systems Hands‑on experience in troubleshooting, inspection, preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, outage coordination, and maintenance planning for the above systems is highly preferred

Certifications and Training

The candidate should preferably hold relevant professional safety and technical certifications, including: NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent safety qualification; training in Permit to Work (PTW) systems; Lock Out / Tag Out (LOTO) awareness or certification; Risk Assessment / Job Safety Analysis (JSA) training; Confined Space Entry training; Working at Height training; Lifting and Rigging awareness or training; OEM or plant‑specific training related to GT, HRSG, ST, WTP, or SWI systems will be considered an advantage

Software Skills

The candidate must demonstrate proficiency in: Microsoft Project for outage planning, scheduling, progress tracking, and resource allocation; Microsoft Excel for reporting, maintenance tracking, data analysis, and performance monitoring; familiarity with CMMS / SAP / maintenance management systems is preferred

Required Skills and Competencies

The successful candidate shall demonstrate: strong technical knowledge of mechanical systems, maintenance practices, and outage execution in a power plant environment; sound planning, coordination, and organizational skills; the ability to support both field execution and departmental follow‑up activities; strong leadership skills and the ability to coordinate teams and contractors effectively; a high level of commitment to work, accountability, and ownership of assigned responsibilities; the ability to follow instructions accurately and ensure compliance with company requirements; strong communication and reporting skills; a proactive approach to problem‑solving and risk identification; the ability to work effectively under pressure and within time‑sensitive outage conditions; attention to detail and focus on safety, quality, and timely completion of tasks

Working Relationships

The job holder shall maintain effective working relationships with: Mechanical Lead Mechanical Maintenance Team Operations Department Engineering Department Planning Team HSE Department Contractors and Service Providers

Working Conditions

This position is based at Sur Independent Power Plant and is primarily site-based. The role may require extended working hours during outages, shutdowns, major maintenance activities, or emergency work. The job holder will be expected to work closely with multiple internal teams and external contractors in a time‑sensitive operational environment where safety, discipline, technical compliance, and timely execution are critical.

Authority and Decision-Making

The job holder is expected to take initiative in identifying mechanical issues, following up corrective actions, coordinating maintenance and outage activities, and escalating important matters to the Mechanical Lead on a daily basis. The role has responsibility for technical follow‑up, maintenance coordination, reporting, and execution support within the limits of approved plant procedures, departmental requirements, and management direction.