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Senior Condition Monitoring Engineer
- Permanent
- Muscat, Oman
- Experience 10 - 15 yrs
Job expiry date: 24/11/2025
Job overview
Date posted
10/10/2025
Location
Muscat, Oman
Salary
Undisclosed
Compensation
Comprehensive package
Experience
10 - 15 yrs
Seniority
Senior & Lead
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
24/11/2025
Job description
Senior Condition Monitoring Engineer within a refinery Reliability Team, accountable for planning, implementing, and leading predictive maintenance and condition monitoring programs across refinery units to ensure integrity and reliability of rotating and static equipment. Utilizes advanced techniques including vibration analysis (ISO CAT III), infrared thermography (Level I/II), ultrasound, lubrication and oil analysis (MLA II), and motor current signature analysis (MCSA) to assess health of compressors, pumps, turbines, fans, gearboxes, blowers, and motors. Analyzes condition monitoring data to deliver actionable recommendations to maintenance and operations, maintains and enhances predictive maintenance aligned with refinery reliability goals, and ensures compliance with HSE and process safety standards. Coordinates corrective actions with operations, maintenance, and inspection during shutdowns/turnarounds, supports RCFA of equipment failures, maintains accurate equipment condition records and reliability reports, and ensures all CM equipment and software (SKF, Emerson, GE Bently Nevada, Brüel & Kjær, PRUFTECHNIK) are calibrated and maintained. Applies API standards (API 610, API 618, API 671), leverages CMMS (SAP PM), provides guidance and training to junior engineers and technicians, and drives continuous improvement of monitoring methodologies, data quality, and reporting cadence.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Plan and lead refinery-wide condition monitoring activities covering vibration analysis, infrared thermography, ultrasound, lubrication/oil analysis, and motor current signature analysis
- Monitor and assess the health of critical rotating equipment (compressors, pumps, turbines, fans, gearboxes, blowers, motors) and provide actionable insights to operations and maintenance
- Maintain, optimize, and expand the predictive maintenance program to align with refinery reliability objectives and KPIs
- Coordinate with operations, maintenance, and inspection to schedule and execute corrective actions during shutdowns and turnarounds
- Investigate equipment failures, participate in and support RCFA, and drive implementation of corrective and preventive actions
- Generate regular reliability reports and maintain accurate, traceable condition monitoring data and equipment histories
- Ensure calibration, functionality, and upkeep of all condition monitoring equipment, sensors, and software platforms
- Apply relevant API standards (API 610, API 618, API 671) and enforce HSE and process safety requirements during all monitoring activities
- Train, mentor, and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and technicians on CM techniques and best practices
- Interface with CMMS (SAP PM) to create, track, and close work orders related to findings, inspections, and corrective actions
Experience & skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Instrumentation, or a related discipline
- Minimum 10+ years’ experience in condition monitoring and reliability engineering in a refinery or petrochemical facility
- Strong knowledge of rotating equipment typical in refinery operations and associated failure modes
- Certification in ISO CAT III Vibration Analysis (e.g., Mobius, BINDT) and MLA II; Thermography Level I/II and ultrasound/oil analysis certifications advantageous
- Proficiency with condition monitoring platforms and instrumentation from SKF, Emerson, GE Bently Nevada, Brüel & Kjær, or PRUFTECHNIK
- Hands-on experience with CMMS (SAP PM) for planning, execution, and reporting of CM activities
- Working knowledge of API 610, API 618, and API 671 and their application to refinery equipment
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret CM data and communicate clear recommendations
- Demonstrated commitment to HSE and process safety in all monitoring and maintenance activities