Senior Engineer - Flotation & De-watering -

Oman Investment Authority; Oman; On-site; OMR 12,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Oman Investment Authority seeks a Senior Maintenance Engineer to lead the reliability, uptime, and performance optimization of flotation and de-watering systems in mineral processing. You will guide maintenance planning, asset integrity, and continuous improvement initiatives, working closely with Operations and Projects teams to maximize equipment availability and minimize lifecycle costs.

The role requires extensive experience in large-scale processing plants, strong leadership, and adherence

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field; higher Diploma acceptable.
• 10+ years of experience in concentrator plant or related process plant with similar equipment.
• 8+ years in mining processing industry or related field.
• Proven track record in managing maintenance for large-scale processing facilities.
• Certifications in RCFA, FMEA, or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance for flotation cells, thickeners, filtration, dewatering, and pumps to ensure safe operation.
• Develop and implement maintenance strategies to maximize reliability and process performance.
• Perform RCFA and FMEA studies to identify recurring issues and sustainable actions.
• Coordinate maintenance planning, scheduling, and SAP PM execution.
• Lead shutdown and turnaround activities with safety and quality in focus.
• Provide technical support for troubleshooting and modifications of equipment.

Skills

Maintenance

Reliability

RCFA

FMEA

Vibration analysis

SAP PM

Asset integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Diploma (Higher Diploma) in related field

Tools

Equipment condition monitoring

OEM standards

Job description

Brief Posting Description

The Senior Engineer Flotation amp De-watering Maintenance is responsible for leading the maintenance reliability availability and performance optimization of flotation thickening filtration dewatering slurry handling and associated process plant equipment within mineral processing operations The role ensures the safe reliable and cost-effective operation of flotation and dewatering assets through effective maintenance strategies shutdown planning reliability improvement initiatives asset integrity management and continuous improvement programs The position provides technical leadership to maintenance teams supports operational excellence and maximizes equipment availability while minimizing lifecycle costs production losses and process interruptions The incumbent is responsible for the maintenance and reliability of flotation cells Concorde Cells reagent systems slurry pumps concentrate and tailings thickeners filtration equipment process water recovery systems and associated mechanical equipment The role works closely with Operations Process Reliability and Project teams to achieve production recovery concentrating quality water recovery and asset performance objectives while ensuring compliance with safety environmental and asset management standards

Detailed Description

FLOTATION amp DE-WATERING MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT

Lead maintenance activities for flotation cells reagent preparation and dosing systems concentrate and tailings thickeners filtration systems slurry pumps pipelines and associated auxiliary equipment Ensure maintenance practices support safe reliable and efficient operation of flotation and dewatering facilities Develop and implement maintenance strategies to maximize equipment reliability availability and process performance Monitor equipment condition and recommend corrective and preventive actions Ensure compliance with OEM recommendations maintenance standards and statutory requirements Support long-term asset lifecycle management and replacement planning Provide technical guidance on maintenance planning scheduling and execution

EQUIPMENT RELIABILITY amp PERFORMANCE

Lead reliability improvement initiatives for flotation cells thickeners filter systems pumps agitators blowers and associated equipment Analyze equipment failures and identify opportunities to improve reliability and maintainability Conduct Root Cause Failure Analysis RCFA for major equipment breakdowns Facilitate Failure Modes and Effects Analysis FMEA studies Identify recurring equipment issues and implement sustainable corrective actions Develop reliability-centered maintenance strategies Monitor equipment performance against established reliability and availability KPIs

MAINTENANCE PLANNING amp EXECUTION

Support the development of annual maintenance plans and budgets for flotation and dewatering assets Review and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance programs Optimize maintenance frequencies and task scopes based on equipment criticality and performance Coordinate maintenance resources for planned and corrective maintenance activities Ensure work orders are properly executed documented and closed in SAP PM Improve maintenance work management processes and effectiveness Monitor maintenance backlog and prioritize critical equipment activities

SHUTDOWN amp TURNAROUND MANAGEMENT

Lead preparation and execution of flotation thickening filtration and dewatering plant shutdown activities Develop shutdown scopes resource requirements budgets and schedules Coordinate contractors and internal teams during shutdown execution Monitor shutdown progress and manage critical path activities Ensure shutdown work complies with safety environmental and quality requirements Conduct post-shutdown reviews and capture lessons learned

ASSET INTEGRITY MANAGEMENT

Ensure the mechanical integrity of critical flotation and dewatering equipment Monitor wear-life performance of flotation mechanisms thickener components filter assemblies pumps piping systems and associated equipment Review inspection findings and establish corrective maintenance actions Support condition monitoring and predictive maintenance programs Participate in risk assessments and asset criticality evaluations Ensure compliance with asset management standards and engineering requirements

TECHNICAL SUPPORT amp TROUBLESHOOTING

Provide advanced troubleshooting support for major flotation and dewatering equipment failures Review vibration analysis thermography lubrication analysis and condition monitoring reports Support operations in resolving equipment performance and process reliability issues Evaluate equipment modifications and engineering improvements Review OEM recommendations technical reports and equipment upgrade proposals Support commissioning testing and startup of new equipment and system modifications

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment availability process recovery throughput and nbsp

Job Requirements

Education

Bachelor s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field or higher Diploma

Experience

Bachelor s Degree with 10 years or Higher Diploma with 15 years of experience in a Concentrator Plant related process plant with similar type of equipment 8 years of experience in the mining processing industry or related Proven track record of successfully managing maintenance in large-scale processing maintenance

Certifications

Candidates holding or pursuing any of the following certifications will have an added advantage