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

Anything else ?

Shape your future

Are you ready for the next step in your career? Join Brunel’s powerful global network, where passionate, results-driven specialists come together with industry-leading clients. By connecting specialists to pioneering projects, we drive change in many industries, enabling growth and delivering great outcomes. Brunel helps you reach your full potential and empowers you to make an impact within a purpose-driven global company.

Explore your career opportunities!

Our Culture and Values

At Brunel, we are proud of our unique corporate culture, which is shaped and nurtured by the collective efforts of our employees. Our work environment is characterised by an authentic, communicative and inclusive approach to teamwork that fosters an atmosphere of collaboration and creativity. Our values are at the center of everything we do – for our clients, our colleagues and ourselves.

Learn more about our global network of specialists!

Our ESG Commitment

Since 1975, our mission has always been to connect specialists to exciting career opportunities, to support the development of these careers, and to offer fair and equal employment. This has enabled us to create a truly sustainable and durable business model. Having a passion for people and caring deeply for the environment is not only part of Brunel’s DNA but is also reflected in our culture and values. As a global company, we take our social responsibility very seriously.

Join us on our mission!

Are you the perfect match for this vacancy? Apply in 1 minute and let's get in touch!

Are you in perfect match ?