Senior Mechanical Engineer - Utilities Reliability

Eram Talent; Riyadh Region; On-site; SAR 280,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

Eram Talent is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Saudi Arabia operations in the Utilities department. The role focuses on mechanical integrity, maintenance, and reliability of world-scale utility assets and involves troubleshooting, RCA, and lifecycle optimization for plant systems powering the petrochemical complex.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in maintenance engineering within a petrochemical or refinery setting, with hands-on experience on boilers, steam turbines, RO

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 10+ years of maintenance engineering experience specifically within a Petrochemical Plant or Oil Refinery.
• Proven track record maintaining utility‑specific equipment (Boiler, RO Plants, Steam Turbines, and Air Compressors).
• Demonstrated experience leading Root Cause Analysis and implementing technical solutions in a high-pressure environment.
• Proficiency in SAP (Plant Maintenance module) and engineering design software (AutoCAD).
• Deep familiarity with API and ASME codes relevant to refinery utilities.
• Fluent in English with the ability to present technical reliability reports to plant leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance execution of utility assets including boilers, turbines, and pumps.
• Lead formal RCA investigations using 5-Why or Fishbone.
• Implement RC M strategies to improve MTBF of rotating and static equipment.
• Ensure mechanical reliability of steam headers, demineralized water, and cooling networks.
• Define mechanical scope for plant turnarounds and supervise hardware overhaul.
• Supervise third-party maintenance contractors to meet safety and quality standards.
• Analyze vibration, oil, and thermography data to predict failures.
• Ensure repairs comply with API 610/617 and ASME Section VIII.
• Oversee SAP work orders and maintenance history data.
• Promote Zero Harm via Job Safety Management and Process Safety Management.
• Communicate with stakeholders to align on project success.

Skills

Maintenance Engineering

Root Cause Analysis

Reliability Engineering

Vibration analysis

Thermography

Safety leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP-PM

AutoCAD

Job description

Eram Talent is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Saudi Arabia operations in the Utilities department. The role focuses on mechanical integrity, maintenance, and reliability of world-scale utility assets and involves troubleshooting, RCA, and lifecycle optimization for plant systems powering the petrochemical complex.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in maintenance engineering within a petrochemical or refinery setting, with hands-on experience on boilers, steam turbines, RO