Senior Mechanical Engineer: Reliability & Maintenance

OQ; al-Wusta; On-site; OMR 6,000 - 9,000; Full time

Job summary

OQ is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to oversee complex mechanical maintenance activities at our plant in Oman. You will plan and supervise preventive and breakdown maintenance for rotating and static equipment, ensuring safety, reliability, and efficiency.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in mechanical engineering, English proficiency, and 5–8 years of relevant experience, with strong skills in SAP/ERP, troubleshooting, and cross‑functional coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering is required.
• Proficiency in English is a must; Arabic is a plus.
• 5 to 8 years of direct and relevant experience is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Analyse complex mechanical issues and perform root cause analysis; develop corrective and preventive actions to improve equipment reliability.
• Supervise technicians and coordinate maintenance activities; ensure safety compliance and quality of work.
• Plan and execute preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance for rotating and static equipment in line with OEM recommendations and plant strategies.
• Develop, review and update mechanical maintenance SOPs, work instructions and technical documentation; interpret drawings to support modifications.
• Review maintenance reports and ensure accurate history and traceability in CMMS/SAP; manage reports and tender strategies for spare parts and contracts.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, cost optimization, energy efficiency, and adoption of best practices.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

Detail orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

ERP

SAP

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

OQ is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to oversee complex mechanical maintenance activities at our plant in Oman. You will plan and supervise preventive and breakdown maintenance for rotating and static equipment, ensuring safety, reliability, and efficiency.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in mechanical engineering, English proficiency, and 5–8 years of relevant experience, with strong skills in SAP/ERP, troubleshooting, and cross‑functional coordination.