Introduction

  • The Mechanical Engineer will be accountable to supervise a team of senior maintenance technicians and support staff to fulfil the day to day mechanical maintenance activities at the power and desalination plant.
  • In addition to supporting the management of the major outages of the plant through the provision of a gas turbine long-term service agreement, ensuring that the plant meets Safety, Environmental, availability, reliability, efficiency, and budgetary targets.

What are you going to do 

  • Safety at Work
    • Ensures a safe working environment for himself, his colleagues and contractors while working on any equipment
    • Obtains a Permit to Work for each job as necessitated by the safety and associated Procedures
    • Ensures all Method Statements Work Instruction and Procedures are followed by himself and Contractors while undertaking any work
    • Ensures that all appropriate tools are available to ensure work can be carried out safely on equipment
    • Supervises Mechanical Technicians and Contractors to ensure Safety Rules and HSE procedures are followed Reports any unsafe conditions in accordance with procedure
  • Maintenance Task Planning and Execution
    • Ensures maintenance tasks are completed by the Technicians as per Work Orders generated in CMMS
    • Ensures work done notes on maintenance carried out is documented in CMMS
    • Produce reports as necessary on any maintenance activity
    • Plans for and ensures that maintenance of all mechanical equipment is in accordance with OEM manuals and best practices for the equipment
    • Along with the Lead Engineer, ensures mechanical maintenance planning is correctly scheduled so that all equipment is maintained as per recommended intervals
    • Reviews Mechanical Maintenance Procedures and suggests where they can be improved.
  • Equipment Failure Trouble Shooting and Repair
    • Supports the 24-hour operation by being regularly available for call-out at short notice
    • Attempts all possible means of reducing equipment downtime and ensuring high plant availability
    • Performs trouble shooting activities as necessary to determine failure conditions and rectifies defects found;
    • Records and reports to the Lead Engineer all rectification jobs undertaken
    • Generates reports of equipment failures
    • Performs Root Cause Analysis of Failures
    • Works with Plant Operations Personnel for resolving problems encountered with mechanical equipment.
  • Reporting and Planning and Budgeting
    • Discusses planned and unplanned jobs undertaken with the Lead Engineer
    • Works with the Lead Engineer for outage planning and execution
    • Assists the Lead Engineer in planning and budget preparation processes.
  • Spares, Consumables and Use of Tools and Equipment
    • Ensures adequate inventories of spares and consumables are maintained
    • Places requisitions for purchase of required spares and consumables
    • Ensures necessary tools and equipment is available to all Technicians
    • Ensures appropriate certification of all tools is done on a routine basis
    • Ensures all tools and equipment are appropriately maintained and are in good working condition
  • Provision of technical advice:
    • Delivers technical advice to colleagues and Contractors to ensure safety and the proper

      oexecution of Plant Maintenance Practices

    • Applies engineering knowledge and skills to review and update task lists for equipment.
    • Implements initiatives to address inconsistencies in CMMS scheduling, practices and

      odocumentation.

  • Staff Development:
    • Coaches Mechanical Technicians on a range of mechanical equipment, Safe Work Procedures and Operational Techniques to ensure proper execution of Plant Routines
    • Prepares and delivers Technical Training, including modules on GT & ST, alignment techniques, valves, pump repairs, compressors, dryers, HRSG component inspections and BOP plant equipment.

Essential skills and knowledge 

  • An engineering related education to diploma level in Mechanical Engineering.
  • At least 8-10 years of relevant experience.
  • Previous employment will have provided experience at a similar level and status within the discipline of mechanical maintenance.
  • Preferably should have practical knowledge and exposure of Gas Turbine technology and multistage Desalination plant
  • Trained in emergency fire fighting.
  • First Aid trained.

What we offer 

  • Salary:
    • Monthly Rate in QAR Plus Allowance
  • Work Schedule:
    • 8 Hours / 5 Days
  • Duration:
    • 2 years, with possible extension
  • Location:
    • Qatar