Senior Mechanical Engineer - Turnarounds & Shutdowns Lead

Descon; Schamal al-Batina; On-site; OMR 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Descon is seeking a dynamic mechanical engineer to lead maintenance, with proven turnaround/shutdown execution, and strong safety standards. This role requires coordinating with maintenance stakeholders and guiding teams to deliver high-quality results.

The successful candidate will manage work efficiently, monitor progress, control costs, and ensure compliance with QA/QC and HSE policies. Excellent communication and leadership are essential to drive safe, on-time project completion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
• 6–8 years experience in planning and executing turnarounds.

Responsibilities

• Execute work per plan and notify scope changes to supervisor.
• Maintain quality per project quality plan to minimize reworks.
• Monitor progress using reports to meet schedules.
• Ensure safe work environment and keep good housekeeping.
• Coordinate access and resources across disciplines.
• Provide toolbox talks on daily targets and safety.

Skills

Shutdowns

Team leadership

Quality & Safety

Stakeholder management

Construction coordination

Cost control

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Eng

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Descon is seeking a dynamic mechanical engineer to lead maintenance, with proven turnaround/shutdown execution, and strong safety standards. This role requires coordinating with maintenance stakeholders and guiding teams to deliver high-quality results.

The successful candidate will manage work efficiently, monitor progress, control costs, and ensure compliance with QA/QC and HSE policies. Excellent communication and leadership are essential to drive safe, on-time project completion.