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Sr. Mechanical Engineer – Maintenance (Saudi Arabia) Jobs in Doha, Qatar at Eram Talent

Eram Talent is seeking an experienced Sr. Mechanical Engineer to join a leading organization in Saudi Arabia. We are seeking a seasoned Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Utility Department s role is critical to the plant’s stability, focusing on the mechanical integrity, maintenance, and reliability of world-scale utility assets. You will be the go-to technical expert for troubleshooting complex equipment failures and optimizing the lifecycle of systems that power our entire petrochemical complex.

Responsibilities

  • Lead Maintenance Execution:

    Oversee the preventive and corrective maintenance of utility assets, including high-pressure boilers, steam turbines, and large-scale pumping systems.

  • Advanced Root Cause Analysis (RCA):

    Lead formal RCA investigations for mechanical failures, utilizing methodologies like 5-Why or Fishbone to eliminate recurring “bad actors.”

  • Reliability Optimization:

    Implement Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) strategies to improve Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) for rotating and static equipment.

  • Steam & Water System Integrity:

    Ensure the mechanical reliability of steam headers, demineralized water plants, and cooling water networks.

  • Turnaround & Shutdown Management:

    Define the mechanical scope for major plant turnarounds (TA) and supervise the overhaul of critical utility machinery.

  • Contractor Supervision:

    Manage third-party maintenance contractors, ensuring all work meets strict petrochemical safety and quality standards.

  • Asset Health Monitoring:

    Analyze vibration reports, oil analysis, and thermography data to predict failures before they occur.

  • Technical Compliance:

    Ensure all mechanical repairs and modifications comply with international codes, specifically API 610/617, ASME B31.3, and ASME Section VIII.

  • SAP-PM Management:

    Oversee the lifecycle of work orders within SAP, ensuring accurate data capture for maintenance history and spare parts inventory.

  • Safety Leadership:

    Drive a “Zero Harm” culture by conducting Job Safety Managements (JSA) and ensuring all maintenance activities follow Process Safety Management (PSM) protocols.

  • Communicate effectively with stakeholders to ensure alignment and project success.
  • Education:

    Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.

  • Industry

    Experience:

    10+ years of maintenance engineering experience specifically within aPetrochemical Plant or Oil Refinery.

  • Utility Expertise:

    Proven track record maintaining utility-specific equipment (Boilers, RO Plants, Steam Turbines, and Air Compressors).

  • RCA Mastery:

    Demonstrated experience leading Root Cause Analysis and implementing technical solutions in a high-pressure environment.

  • Software

    Skills:

    Proficiency inSAP (Plant Maintenance module) and engineering design software (AutoCAD).

  • Standards Knowledge:

    Deep familiarity with API and ASME codes relevant to refinery utilities.

  • Communication:

    Fluent in English with the ability to present technical reliability reports to plant leadership.

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Title: Sr. Mechanical Engineer – Maintenance (Saudi Arabia)

Company: Eram Talent

Location: Doha, Qatar

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