Senior Rotating Machinery Reliability Engineer

QAFCO (Qatar Fertiliser Company); Mesaieed; On-site; QAR 335,000 - 513,000; Full time

Job summary

QAFCO (Qatar Fertiliser Company) in Mesaieed invites an experienced Maintenance Engineer to execute and supervise preventive, corrective and predictive maintenance on rotating equipment such as steam turbines, gas turbines, compressors and pumps. You will follow API standards and work within safety, health, environment and quality guidelines to minimize unplanned shutdowns.

The role requires a bachelor's in mechanical engineering and 8+ years in fertilizer/oil & gas sectors, with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or relevant discipline.
• Minimum 8 years' direct and relevant experience in a similar role, preferably within Fertilizer, Petrochemical or Oil & Gas.
• Experience in monitoring performance, preventive maintenance, repair, overhaul and troubleshooting of rotating equipment (steam turbine, gas turbine, centrifugal/reciprocating compressors and pumps) and its auxiliaries.
• Internationally recognized certifications in condition monitoring (ISO CAT I/II/III/IV, Mobius Institute) preferred.
• International certifications in oil analysis (ICML MLA/MLT I/II/III) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute and monitor periodic, preventive, and corrective maintenance activities within the area of work (steam turbine, gas turbine, compressors and pumps).
• Perform comprehensive condition monitoring activities, including vibration analysis and performance trending, to detect early equipment deterioration.
• Conduct oil and lubricant analysis for rotating equipment to assess lubricant health and recommend preventive actions.
• Ensure knowledge and application of API standards for rotating equipment (API 613, 617, 618, 612) to maintain compliance.
• Review repair proposals and scopes for turbines, compressors and gas turbine components, aware of repair techniques.
• Study frequent failures and participate in Root Cause Analysis; manage obsolescence with OEM.
• Supervise teams to ensure safe, high-quality maintenance and continuous plant readiness.
• Coordinate with Planning, Turnaround, Production and Supply Chain to finalize scope, packs, and availability of spares.
• Develop budgets and plans, including OPEX and shutdown costs, and provide cost-control feedback.
• Participate in project modifications, CHANGES, and improvement projects within area of operation.

Job description

QAFCO (Qatar Fertiliser Company) in Mesaieed invites an experienced Maintenance Engineer to execute and supervise preventive, corrective and predictive maintenance on rotating equipment such as steam turbines, gas turbines, compressors and pumps. You will follow API standards and work within safety, health, environment and quality guidelines to minimize unplanned shutdowns.

The role requires a bachelor's in mechanical engineering and 8+ years in fertilizer/oil & gas sectors, with strong