Engineer, Mechanical (Remotely Operated Vehicles)

About the company

About the job

Maintenance and troubleshooting

• Prepare and supervise predictive, preventive, modification, and major maintenance activities using equipment history and manufacturer data.
• Prepare maintenance checklists and estimates of manpower and skill needs; follow major work and advise on spares, modifications, and refurbishment.
• Review shutdown job lists and contract scopes; participate in equipment testing and start-up.
• Diagnose and repair complex equipment faults; troubleshoot chronic failures and implement repair and test procedures.
• Ensure mechanical maintenance services are safe and meet internationally recognized engineering standards.

Emergency and project support

• Coordinate contracted craftsmen with operations, arrange shutdowns and permits to work, and respond promptly to emergency requirements.
• Allocate craftsmen, provide technical advice, inspect work progress, and report status to operations and planning.
• Coordinate multi-discipline work and machine-shop requirements with support disciplines and workshops.
• Assist with mechanical design and specifications for modifications, new equipment, and projects; technically review bids.
• Liaise with manufacturers during installation and commissioning to resolve equipment deficiencies, and arrange testing and inspection of installations.

Materials and contractors

• Review annual mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation materials and spares requirements; advise on stock levels, descriptions, and interchangeable alternatives.
• Prepare purchase requisitions, contract scopes, bid evaluations, inspections of critical items, and provisional and final acceptance certificates.
• Supervise maintenance contractors, review reports and performance, provide advice, and clear contractor invoices for payment.

Minimum requirements

• B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Six years of experience in installation, commissioning, maintenance, and repair of major rotating and mechanical equipment in oil and gas, petrochemical, or power plants.
• Good written and spoken English and good computer literacy.
• Knowledge of Arabic is preferable.