Mechanical Superintendent

Oman Investment Authority; Oman; On-site; OMR 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Oman Investment Authority is seeking a Mechanical Superintendent to plan, coordinate and supervise all mechanical maintenance activities for safe, reliable operation of plant equipment. The role leads maintenance teams, manages programs and supports shutdowns and projects to ensure high asset availability.

The incumbent will build the mechanical maintenance team and processes from the ground up, drive reliability, and ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards while optimizing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Master's degree in mechanical engineering or related field is an advantage.
• Extensive experience in multi-discipline management (15+ years).
• Experience as maintenance superintendent (8+ years) in mining/processing.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily mechanical maintenance activities.
• Plan and execute plant shutdowns, turnarounds and major overhauls.
• Develop and implement maintenance strategies to improve asset availability.
• Review maintenance work orders and schedules; manage budgets and resources.
• Lead, coach and develop maintenance teams and contractors.
• Ensure safety, regulatory and environmental standards are met.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance planning

Root cause analysis

CMMS/ERP

Reliability

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Master's degree in mechanical engineering (advantage)

Tools

CMMS/ERP

Reliability & performance management

Job description

JOB PURPOSE The Mechanical Superintendent is responsible for planning, coordinating and supervising all mechanical maintenance activities to ensure safe, reliable and efficient operation of plant equipment and facilities. The role leads mechanical maintenance teams, manages preventive and corrective maintenance programs, supports shutdowns and projects, and ensures compliance with safety, quality, performance and environmental standards. A key focus of the position is to establish and build from the ground up the mechanical maintenance team, systems and processes to support commissioning, start-up and transition into steady‑state operations. The role drives equipment reliability through effective maintenance strategies, quality work management and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring high levels of plant availability and operational performance.

MAIN TASKSDUTIESANDRESPONSIBILITIES

MAINTENANCEMANAGEMENT

• Supervise and coordinate daily mechanical maintenance activities
• Ensure timely execution of preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance programs
• Monitor equipment performance and reliability to minimize downtime
• Develop and implement maintenance strategies to improve asset availability and lifecycle
• Review and approve maintenance work orders, job plans and schedules

LEADERSHIP&TEAMMANAGEMENT

• Lead, coach and develop mechanical technicians, supervisors and contractors
• Conduct performance evaluations and identify training requirements
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork and continuous improvement
• Ensure adequate manpower planning and resource allocation
• Ensure ERP system is fully organized within the execution teams

SAFETY&COMPLIANCE

• Enforce company safety policies, procedures and permit‑to‑work systems
• Conduct risk assessments and participate in incident investigations
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, environmental and company standards
• Promote safe work practices and achieve zero‑harm objectives

RELIABILITY&CONTINUOUSIMPROVEMENT

• Analyze equipment failures and implement root cause corrective actions
• Monitor maintenance KPIs including downtime, MTBF, MTTR and maintenance costs
• Support reliability‑centered maintenance (RCM) initiatives
• Identify and implement opportunities for maintenance optimization
• Support development of asset management strategies to maximize equipment lifecycle and return on investment
• Maintain equipment criticality assessments and asset registers

SHUTDOWNS&PROJECTS

• Plan and execute plant shutdowns, turnarounds and major overhauls
• Coordinate with operations, engineering, procurement and contractors
• Support capital projects, equipment installations and commissioning activities
• Ensure projects are completed within budget and schedule requirements

BUDGET&RESOURCESMANAGEMENT

• Prepare and manage maintenance budgets
• Monitor spare parts inventory and optimize stock levels
• Control maintenance expenditures while maintaining equipment reliability
• Assist with procurement of mechanical equipment and services
• Manage and evaluate contractor performance
• Ensure contractor compliance with safety and quality requirements
• Review contractor scopes of work and service agreements along with other MMC teams

MINIMUMQUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field
• Master's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field is an advantage

Experience

• 15 years of related multidiscipline and management experience within a Concentrator Plant related process plant with similar type of equipment
• 8 years of experience as a maintenance superintendent in the mining processing industry or related

Certifications

• Certified Maintenance & Reliability Practitioner (CMRP)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Six‑sigma (BB)

TechnicalSkills

• Maintenance Experience in Crushers, SAG-Ball-HIG Mills, Floatation Equipment, conveying equipment, De‑watering equipment are mandatory
• Should have knowledge on maintenance strategies, CMMS ERP systems, Reliability and Performance Management

SoftSkills

• Fluency in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Excellent negotiation and influencing abilities
• Strategic thinking and problem‑solving capabilities
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• High ethical standards and commercial integrity
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment
• Strong decision‑making and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform under pressure