Job title

Senior Engineer Mechanical

Grade

Stream

RPI Operations

Function

Assets Management Central Assets Management

Location

Oman Suhar

Budget control

*OPEX and/or CAPEX and/or Revenue amount as relevant*

Reporting to

Team Lead Mechanical

Direct reports

-

Job purpose

Provides strong maintenance expertise pertaining to Central Maintenance works, across RPI - OQ designated sites and all related operations, under TL Central Mechanical Support as maintenance focal point on maintenance and execution of minor projects.

The position will act in accordance with the Group s Mission, Vision, Values & Strategies, as well as, policies, guidelines, and international standards, supported by an IT Technology platform, HSE standards, Omani s government & other legal justifications, and best international practices in consonance with national objectives.

Main tasks and responsibilities

Scope

RPI Assets (SR,AP, MAF, & Polymer)

Central Support to Assets across OQ RPI:

• • SME support to plant maintenance teams for troubleshooting critical issues and in maintaining critical assets.

Central Support within Asset Management:

• • Development of Master data for Rotating Equipment s, Monitoring and governing of Asset Master Plan.
  • Development & Review of Maintenance Strategies for new assets
  • Review and improvement of Maintenance strategies for existing assets.
  • Review of Policy and Procedure documents with regards to Quality assurance and Quality Control
  • Identification of gaps in existing maintenance practices and implementation of best practices. Like Lubricant rationalization, storage & dispensing practices for lubricant etc., refurbishment process, storage of special tools etc.
  • Development of Contracting strategies for Static & Rotating Equipment Maintenance
  • Support Asset Maintenance Excellence Centre by reviewing the developed Standard Maintenance Procedures, identifying and delivering trainings based on needs.
  • Support Central Contracts team for technical evaluation of Critical tenders.
  • Digitalization of Maintenance practices to increase reliability and availability

Central Support to Cross Functions across OQ RPI:

• • Review of RCM study for Critical System
  • Review of PM task list, PM frequencies, Asset Criticality, and Failure Mode affect Analysis reports.
  • Root cause analysis, HAZOP, Bad Actor Management etc.
  • Lead Inventory projects for improvements, like availability, cost optimization etc.

Principal Accountabilities

HSE and Process Safety

• Provides a well-resourced source of expertise and advice in process safety by engaging consistently and transparently with stakeholders where dealings with duty-holders and informing them of developments in process safety topics.
• Support the policy of HSE for the control of major accident hazards.
• Participate as part of a multidisciplinary team in safety case assessment, inspection, and investigation.
• Stimulate research and development for the prevention of major accident hazards.
• Maintain awareness of current developments in process safety

Mechanical Maintenance Strategies

• Set maintenance strategies encompassing preventive, predictive, and corrective measures for mechanical equipment and systems.
• Ensure that the implemented strategies maximize the optimal performance and reliability of mechanical assets.
• Establish standardized maintenance procedure aligned with the competency requirement resulting from close collaboration and coordination with ITQAN (Competency Assurance Program) team.

Maintenance Service Contract

• Collaborate with end-users, contract, and procurement teams (including legal, if necessary) to create detailed maintenance service contracts for external service providers.
• Ensure that the contracts provide fit-for-purpose coverage and align with industry standards and best practices.

Maintenance, Performance Monitoring and Optimization

• Monitor the performance of mechanical assets on a predefined frequency.
• Analyse data collected during monitoring to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement within the maintenance context. Recommend optimization strategies that enhance operational efficiency and minimize unplanned downtime.
• Within the context of maintenance, proactively identify equipment/system that frequently require attention or exhibit recurring issues. Collaborate with the reliability/maintenance team to address these specific concerns and implement targeted interventions that improve their performance and reliability.

Root Cause Analysis

• Support or participate in investigations into mechanical equipment failures and incidents.
• Support root cause analyses and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Maintenance Excellence

• Oversee condition monitoring, trending, and analysis of critical mechanical equipment.
• Ensure that resultant actions from analysis are incorporated into the SAP and CM notification systems. Engage with site maintenance engineers and drive for the closure of action items.

Maintenance Expertise

• Demonstrate expertise in mechanical equipment, such as pumps, compressors, turbines, and rotating machinery.
• Provide specialized maintenance support to the Mechanical Plant Maintenance team, including troubleshooting, investigations, and OEM support. Recommend and follow up to bridge the competency gap of the Mechanical Plant Maintenance team.
• Collaborate on implementing maintenance business improvement projects and MOCs for the discipline.

Desired Candidate Profile

Education requirements

The minimum qualification for this position is a bachelor s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Language requirements

Excellent knowledge of written, read, and spoken English (required) | Arabic - Native (desirable)

Background and experience

Competencies and skills

• 6-8 years of experience in relevant position
• Mechanical (Rotating) Engineer role within the Oil & Gas / Refinery / Petrochemical industry.
• Well versed on the latest International Code & Standards related to Mechanical maintenance such as API 610, 674, 675, 682, 617, 618, 673, 616, 611/612, NFPA, etc.
• Sound judgment in maintenance matters with good skills in engineering field materials specifications and international standards.
• Experience in in the design and troubleshooting of rotating equipment.
• Knowledge in operating and maintaining the reliability of equipment.
• Good knowledge in Quality Assurance, Quality Control and HSE plans.
• Familiar with techniques for ensuring data integrity with various integration of information/ reports.
• Knowledge of:
  • Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
  • Expertise in SAP- PM
  • Process Equipment Life-Cycle Management.
• HSE (Permit to Work PTW, Process Safety, H2S Awareness, Basic Fire Fighting, Emergency Response)
• Experience and well versed in field investigation, inspections, troubleshooting, performance checks, data compilation, etc.
• Understanding of Process Plant (P& ID / PFD) & Engineering drawings and OEM manuals.
• Experience with Centrifugal Pumps, Centrifugal Compressors, Gear Boxes, Turbo expanders, Gas turbines, steam turbines, Fans, and blowers
• Experience in rotating equipment condition monitoring, thermodynamic performance data analysis
• Good experience and knowledge of maintenance processes, handling of Maintenance Contracts, and shutdown-related jobs.

Soft:

• Strong management & leadership skills & should be able to work collaboratively with all involved party.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and multi-cultural sensitivity.
• Strong communication, verbal, and written skills
• Presentation and Coaching Skills
• Good Sense of Personal and Team Accountability
• Effective planning and organizing skills.
• Result oriented.
• Decisiveness
• Demonstrated ability to cooperate and influence peers.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a diversified and critical environment.
• Through use of facts

Technical Competencies:

• Computer Literacy including MS Office and ERP solutions.
• Troubleshooting
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Project Management
• Developing and Modifying Maintenance Procedures
• Ability to align the requirements of operations and maintenance.
• Familiar with techniques for ensuring data integrity with various integration of information/ reports.
• Knowledge in estimating, budgeting, and cost control.