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Senior Mechanical Engineer
- Permanent
- Muscat, Oman
- Experience 5 - 10 yrs
Job expiry date: 19/11/2026
Job overview
Date posted
05/10/2026
Location
Muscat, Oman
Salary
Undisclosed
Compensation
Comprehensive package
Experience
5 - 10 yrs
Seniority
Senior & Lead
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
19/11/2026
Job description
Reporting to the Mechanical Maintenance Lead at Duqm Power Company, this Senior Mechanical Engineer keeps the power and water plant's mechanical systems safe, reliable and efficient. Preventive, corrective and breakdown maintenance on rotating and static equipment follows OEM recommendations and plant strategy. Complex mechanical problems are traced through root cause analysis, with corrective and preventive actions that lift reliability and availability. Overhauls, shutdowns and emergency repairs need technical supervision of engineers and technicians to keep quality and safety on track. SOPs, work instructions and technical documentation are developed and updated here, and maintenance reports, PTWs and failure analyses are recorded in CMMS/SAP. Spare parts work covers critical spares, technical specifications, tender strategies, vendor offer reviews and contract negotiation. Lifecycle cost decisions on repair versus replacement, O&M budgets and CAPEX justification are supported alongside the Mechanical Lead. Candidates need a Bachelor's in mechanical engineering, 5 to 8 years of relevant experience, knowledge of OSHA standards and Marafiq procedures and fluent English, with Arabic a plus.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Analyse complex mechanical issues through root cause analysis
- Develop corrective and preventive actions that improve equipment reliability and availability
- Assist the Mechanical Lead with project timelines, budgets and resource allocation
- Plan preventive, corrective and breakdown maintenance for rotating and static equipment
- Execute maintenance in line with OEM recommendations and plant maintenance strategy
- Supervise mechanical engineers and technicians during overhauls, shutdowns and emergency repairs
- Collaborate with vendors and the maintenance team on complex mechanical problems
- Write and update mechanical maintenance SOPs, work instructions and technical documentation
- Interpret mechanical drawings, layouts and manuals for maintenance and modifications
- Prepare maintenance reports, PTWs and failure analysis reports in CMMS/SAP
- Identify critical spare parts and support inventory optimisation
- Negotiate contracts, manage tenders and evaluate vendor reliability
- Participate in mechanical maintenance and shutdown planning
- Promote a strong safety culture in line with health, safety and quality requirements
- Lead continuous improvement on reliability, cost optimisation and energy efficiency
- Evaluate repair versus replacement decisions based on lifecycle cost
- Justify CAPEX and support management of the section's O&M budget
Experience & skills
- Hold a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from a recognised university
- Bring 5 to 8 years of direct and relevant experience (preferable)
- Communicate proficiently in English
- Speak Arabic (a plus)
- Use ERP and SAP systems confidently
- Know OSHA standards and Marafiq procedures
- Apply strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Understand HSE plans related to maintenance activities
- Maintain data integrity across integrated reports and systems