Senior Mechanical Engineer - Plant Reliability

Oman Investment Authority; Muscat; On-site; OMR 9,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Oman Investment Authority is seeking a Mechanical Engineer - Maintenance Lead to plan, supervise and optimize mechanical maintenance for medium to high complexity power and water plant systems, ensuring safe, reliable operation. You will analyze issues, lead technicians, and drive continuous improvement.

The role covers troubleshooting, maintenance planning, technical guidance, documentation, and coordination with vendors, with a strong emphasis on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering; English proficiency required; Arabic a plus.
• 5–8 years of direct, relevant experience preferred.
• Skills: mechanical troubleshooting, problem solving, teamwork; OSHA knowledge with Marafiq procedures.

Responsibilities

• Engineering Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis – analyze complex mechanical issues and drive corrective actions.
• Maintenance Planning & Execution – plan and supervise preventive, corrective and breakdown maintenance.
• Technical Supervision – provide guidance to engineers and technicians during maintenance activities.
• Condition Monitoring & Performance Analysis – collaborate to solve complex issues.
• SOP Development & Documentation – update maintenance SOPs and technical docs.
• Maintenance Records & Reporting – prepare reports in CMMS/SAP for traceability.
• Spare Parts & Contract Management – identify spares, review vendor offers, and manage tenders.
• Maintenance & Shutdown Planning – ensure work scope and schedules are achievable.
• Health, Safety & Quality – ensure compliance with safety standards and quality procedures.
• Continuous Improvement & Reliability – lead initiatives for reliability, cost optimization and energy efficiency.
• Lifecycle Cost & CAPEX justification – analyze whether repairs or replacements are preferable.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

ERP SAP

MS Office

Job description

Oman Investment Authority is seeking a Mechanical Engineer - Maintenance Lead to plan, supervise and optimize mechanical maintenance for medium to high complexity power and water plant systems, ensuring safe, reliable operation. You will analyze issues, lead technicians, and drive continuous improvement.

The role covers troubleshooting, maintenance planning, technical guidance, documentation, and coordination with vendors, with a strong emphasis on safety and quality.