Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

PARCO - Pak-Arab Refinery Limited; Dera Ghazi Khan Division; On-site; PKR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

PARCO - Pak-Arab Refinery Limited is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer for Mid-Country Refinery. The role requires hands-on maintenance experience with rotating and stationary equipment across refinery environments, plus expertise in vibration/oil analysis and predictive maintenance techniques.

The engineer will lead maintenance planning, root cause analysis, and reliability initiatives, coordinating with process teams and contractors to ensure safe, compliant operations and timely

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering with PEC registration.
• Comprehensive knowledge of rotating and stationary equipment in refinery/fertilizer/petrochemical settings.
• Strong understanding of vibration analysis, oil analysis, and thermography for predictive maintenance.
• Ability to develop, implement, and oversee maintenance management systems for rotary and stationary equipment.
• Team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure fitness of equipment and monitor history for major maintenance scopes.
• Troubleshoot failures and develop engineering solutions to reduce recurring issues.
• Develop a reliability database by evaluating installed equipment and best practices.
• Lead troubleshooting and repair of rotary equipment with root cause analysis.
• Provide on-field support for major maintenance execution and ensure timely close-out reports.
• Develop multi-discipline knowledge for rotating machinery and assist in maintenance strategy.
• Oversee contractor work to ensure scope accuracy and standards compliance.
• Input on repair/refurbishment of major spare parts.
• Design and implement new tools/techniques to improve reliability and efficiency.

Skills

Rotating equipment knowledge

Predictive maintenance

Vibration/oil analysis

Root cause analysis (RCFA)

Maintenance planning

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (PEC registered)

Tools

HAZOP

MOC processes

PTW system

API/ASME/ANSI/ASTM standards

Job description

Pak-Arab Refinery Limited

Pak-Arab Refinery Limited (PARCO), an integrated energy conglomerate, is a Joint Venture between Pakistan and the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. PARCO owns and operates Pakistan's most modern refinery, over 2,000 km's of pipeline network, strategic storage facilities, and marketing operations. The Company has Joint Ventures with renowned international companies and is continually following an aggressive growth strategy with planned expansions, acquisitions, and penetration into new markets.

PARCO is seeking applications for the position of Mechanical Maintenance Engineer.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a HEC recognized University (with valid registration as Engineer with PEC).
• Comprehensive knowledge of rotating and stationary equipment in industrial settings (Refinery / Fertilizer / Petrochemical).
• Strong understanding of vibration analysis, oil analysis, and thermography for predictive maintenance. Strong problem-solving skills and experience in root cause failure analysis (RCFA).
• Ability to develop, implement, and oversee maintenance management systems for both rotary and stationary equipment.
• Should be a team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Experience

• Upto 8 years experience in both Rotary and Stationary equipment of a Refinery / Fertilizer / Petrochemical industry.
• Experience with API, ASME, ANSI, ASTM standards, particularly related to pressure vessels, heat exchangers, piping, and rotating equipment is a must.
• Hands-on experience in maintenance, reliability, and troubleshooting of compressors, pumps, turbines, fans, gearboxes, and their auxiliary systems, as well as static equipment like pressure vessels, heat exchangers, and piping systems.
• Experience with HAZOP, MOC processes, and PTW system.
• Should have working experience of installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of compressors, pumps, fans, turbines, blowers, gearboxes, their auxiliary systems and high-speed rotating machinery.
• Familiarity with the Permit to Work (PTW) system, safety procedures, job safety analysis, and emergency response systems.
• Working knowledge of predictive maintenance methodologies and technologies, as well as the interpretation of the data (Vibration monitoring, oil analysis, thermography, etc.).
• Should have experience in welding, corrosion control, NDT techniques, and pressure testing (including hydrotesting and pneumatic testing) as they relate to stationary equipment integrity.

Responsibilities

• Candidate should have rich hands-on experience in both Rotary and Stationary equipment.
• Rotary:
  • Ensures fitness of equipment, monitor history and condition of rotating equipment to determine and prioritize major maintenance scopes and requirements as per SOP.
  • Hands-on experience in troubleshooting / failure investigations and developing engineering solutions to repetitive failures that adversely affect plant operations by applying data analysis techniques.
  • Develop a reliability database and structure by evaluating installed equipment and implementing worldwide best practices.
  • Lead troubleshooting and repair of rotary equipment and machinery, including repair plans, root cause analysis, and ensuring that lessons learned are shared and implemented.
  • Provides direct support in the field for major maintenance execution of machinery scope, using effective quality plans and providing timely close-out reports for continuous improvement.
  • Develops multi-discipline knowledge in relation to rotating machinery applications and contributes to Area Maintenance Strategy development and execution through machinery scope development for major maintenance planning and execution.
  • Manage and provide technical support to mechanical contractors to ensure accurate scope completion, proper documentation updates, and standards compliance.
  • Provides input and decision-making on the repair or refurbishment of major spare parts.
  • Design and implement new tools and techniques to improve the quality and efficiency of operational processes.
• Stationary:
  • Oversee maintenance and reliability strategies for stationary equipment, including heat exchangers, pressure vessels, tanks, columns, reactors, and piping systems.
  • Develop and execute preventive maintenance and inspection programs for stationary equipment to ensure optimal operational performance and compliance with industry standards.
  • Perform fitness-for-service evaluations and manage the inspection, repair, and replacement of stationary mechanical equipment.
  • Provide technical support for the troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and repair of static equipment failures, ensuring lessons learned are shared and implemented.
  • Support the execution of turnaround and shutdown activities for stationary equipment, including planning, scope development, and close-out reports.
  • Manage and provide oversight for contractor work related to stationary equipment repairs and modifications, ensuring adherence to design specifications, industry codes (API, ASME), and standards.
  • Assist in the development and updating of risk-based inspection (RBI) programs for stationary equipment, optimizing inspection intervals and ensuring compliance with safety and reliability standards.
  • Coordinate with process and operations teams to ensure that stationary equipment maintenance aligns with production schedules and process requirements.
  • Perform reviews and approvals of mechanical and piping system designs, ensuring they meet safety, environmental, and operational criteria.

Location

Mid-Country Refinery

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