What are you going to do 

Our client, a respected organization in the Oil and Gas sector, is seeking a skilled and dedicated Shift Supervisor- Mechanical Maintenance to lead their dynamic team in Fujairah, U.A.E. This permanent position is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to an industrial environment that values precision, coordination, and technical expertise. As part of our client's team, you will play a critical role in maintaining and supervising operations, ensuring optimal performance of heavy industrial machinery and technical workshops.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Maintenance Supervision: Lead the mechanical team in the repair and maintenance of heavy industrial machinery including crushers, conveyors, and curing ovens.
  • Workshop Management: Oversee the fabrication and machining activities in the workshop to ensure the lathe operators and welders support the production needs.
  • Plumbing and Piping: Manage the plumbing team to ensure all water, air, and chemical piping systems are leak free and operational.
  • Vehicle Maintenance: Supervise the auto mechanics to ensure the factory fleet and material handling equipment are serviced and repaired promptly.
  • Oracle EBS Utilization: Log all mechanical work orders and manage spare part requisitions for the mechanical department within the Oracle E-Business Suite.
  • Fault Diagnosis: Lead the team in troubleshooting vibration, alignment, and hydraulic issues to prevent extended production downtime.
  • Resource Allocation: Assign specific technical tasks to the appropriate trade specialists based on the daily maintenance schedule provided by HOD Mechanical.
  • Quality Control: Inspect all completed mechanical repairs and fabricated parts to ensure they meet the factory's technical specifications.
  • Industrial operational environment requiring active presence on the factory floor and in the various technical workshops.
  • Technically demanding role that involves supervising high precision machining as well as heavy duty mechanical repairs.
  • Staff shift schedule requiring the supervisor to coordinate a large multicultural workforce across multiple mechanical disciplines.

Essential skills and knowledge 

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
  • Minimum 5 to 8 years of experience in industrial mechanical maintenance with at least 2 years in a leadership role within a factory.
  • Strong knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, welding standards, lathe operations, and internal combustion engines.
  • Proficiency in using Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) for maintenance tracking and material management.
  • Proven ability to manage a large group of 20 to 30 technicians with diverse skills such as welding and machining.
  • Professional English proficiency; ability to communicate clearly in Hindi or Urdu is required to lead the workforce.
  • Excellent problem solving skills for mechanical failures and the ability to read complex engineering drawings and blueprints.

Closing: 03 July 2026

Do you have questions?

Vacancy reference: PR-288642

JT

Corporate recruiter

Jithin Thomas

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Application process

First Contact

We carefully review your application and in the coming weeks, you will be notified for an interview session if you are selected. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7 days.

Scheduling an Interview

After being shortlisted, you will be contacted via email or telephone to arrange for a date on your availability for the qualification interview.

Phone/ Qualification Interview

During the interview, you will be assessed on your level of experience and skills, work history, availability, and the qualifications the company is seeking for the position.

Meeting in Real Life

After successfully making through the phone interview, a face to face interview will be scheduled between the candidate and recruiter. This session can be a more in-depth  interview to review your communication and interpersonal skills.

Application for the Position

Submission of candidates resume for client’s approval and screening.

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