Senior Engineer - Hydraulics & Lubrication -

Oman Investment Authority; Oman; On-site; OMR 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Oman Investment Authority seeks a Senior Engineer Hydraulics & Lubrication Maintenance to lead maintenance strategies for hydraulic and lubrication assets at the Copper Concentrator Plant. You will drive reliability, asset integrity, and optimization across HPUs, lubrication skids, pumps, valves, and related equipment.

You will provide technical leadership to maintenance teams, collaborate with operations and project groups, and ensure safe, cost-effective operation while supporting shutdowns

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field, or higher diploma.
• 10+ years of experience in a copper concentrator plant or similar process plant with hydraulic and lubrication assets.
• Minimum 8 years in hydraulic and lubrication maintenance and reliability engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance for hydraulic and lubrication systems across the concentrator plant.
• Develop and implement maintenance strategies to maximize reliability and availability.
• Coordinate shutdowns, planning, scheduling and execution.
• Drive reliability improvement and contamination control programs.
• Ensure asset integrity and compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Hydraulic systems

Lubrication maintenance

Reliability engineering

Maintenance planning

Root cause analysis

Asset integrity

Oil analysis

Shutdown planning

FMEA / RCFA

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Diploma

Tools

SAP PM

Job description

Brief Posting Description

The Senior Engineer Hydraulics amp 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

HYDRAULICS amp 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 amp 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 amp 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 amp 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

• ICML Machinery Lubrication Technician MLT
• ICML Machinery Lubrication Analyst MLA
• Six-sigma BB