Senior Engineer - Hydraulics & Lubrication

Tanqeeb; Muscat; On-site; OMR 24,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanqeeb seeks a Senior Engineer Hydraulics & Lubrication Maintenance to lead maintenance and reliability for hydraulic and lubrication systems in a copper concentrator plant. You will drive optimization, asset integrity, and continuous improvement while coordinating with operations and project teams.

The role emphasizes RCFA/FMEA, shutdown planning, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards. A strong background in hydraulic systems is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field, or higher diploma.
• 10+ years with a Bachelor or 15+ years with a Higher Diploma in a copper/concentrator plant or similar.
• Minimum 8 years in hydraulic and lubrication maintenance and reliability engineering.
• Certifications in ML or Six-Sigma are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance for hydraulic and lubrication systems across the concentrator plant.
• Develop maintenance strategies to maximize reliability and availability.
• Perform RCFA and FMEA studies to improve reliability.
• Ensure SAP PM work orders are executed, documented, and closed.
• Coordinate shutdowns, asset integrity programs, and reliability initiatives.
• Collaborate with Operations, Reliability, Electrical, Instrumentation, and Projects.

Skills

Hydraulic systems maintenance

Lubrication management

Reliability engineering

Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA)

Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (F🟰

Asset integrity management

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field

Higher Diploma

Tools

SAP PM

Job description

Brief Posting Description

The Senior Engineer Hydraulics & Lubrication Maintenance is responsible for leading the maintenance, reliability, availability, and performance optimization of hydraulic and lubrication systems across the Copper Concentrator Plant. The role ensures the safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of hydraulic power units (HPUs), centralized lubrication systems, oil circulation systems, hydraulic cylinders, pumps, motors, valves, accumulators, filtration systems, cooling systems, gear lubrication systems, and associated plant equipment 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 and production losses. The incumbent is responsible for the maintenance and reliability of hydraulic and lubrication systems associated with the Primary Crusher, Apron Feeders, Conveyors, Ore Stockpile Stacking and Reclaiming Systems, SAG Mill, Ball Mills, HIG Mill, Flotation Plant, Thickeners, Concentrate Filtration Plant, Slurry Pumps, Process Water Systems, and associated mechanical equipment. The role works closely with Operations, Reliability, Electrical, Instrumentation, and Project teams to achieve production, safety, reliability, and asset performance objectives while ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and asset management standards.

Detailed Description

HYDRAULICS & LUBRICATION MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT

Lead maintenance activities for hydraulic and lubrication systems associated with the concentrator plant and supporting infrastructure.

Ensure maintenance practices support safe, reliable, and efficient plant operation.

Develop and implement maintenance strategies to maximize equipment reliability and availability.

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 hydraulic and lubrication maintenance planning, scheduling, and execution.

Establish lubrication excellence and contamination control programs across all critical assets.

EQUIPMENT RELIABILITY & PERFORMANCE

Lead reliability improvement initiatives for hydraulic power units, lubrication skids, gear lubrication systems, pumps, cylinders, valves, accumulators, filtration systems, coolers, 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.

Drive oil analysis and contamination control programs for critical plant equipment.

MAINTENANCE PLANNING & EXECUTION

Support development of annual maintenance plans and budgets for hydraulic and lubrication 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.

Develop lubrication routes, inspection programs, and condition-based maintenance plans.

SHUTDOWN & TURNAROUND MANAGEMENT

Lead preparation and execution of hydraulic and lubrication system shutdown activities.

Develop shutdown scopes, resource requirements, budgets, and schedules.

Coordinate contractors, OEM specialists, 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 integrity and reliability of hydraulic and lubrication systems associated with critical plant assets.

Monitor performance of lubrication systems, oil circulation systems, filtration units, accumulators, and hydraulic power units.

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.

Maintain hydraulic cleanliness targets and lubrication management standards.

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 Copper Concentrator Plant or related process plant with similar type of equipment is must.

Minimum 8 years of experience in hydraulic and lubrication maintenance and reliability engineering is must.

Proven track record of successfully managing maintenance and reliability of critical hydraulic and lubrication assets in large-scale mineral processing plants.

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

ICML Machinery Lubrication Technician (MLT)

ICML Machinery Lubrication Analyst (MLA)

Six-sigma (BB)