Position Title: Mechanical - Material Handling Engineer
Location: Mesaieed, Qatar
Business Function: Operations
Department: Maintenance
Job Purpose
The Mechanical - Material Handling Engineer will provide technical leadership and support to the Material Handling section, ensuring operational and technical challenges are resolved efficiently. The role will identify opportunities for technical improvement to support a cost-effective production process capable of delivering high-quality products that meet customer requirements.
Key Accountabilities
- Identify, design, and propose technical maintenance improvements for the Material Handling section; implement approved plans to support continuous technical enhancement.
- Develop and refine maintenance operating standards, policies, and procedures to improve overall performance.
- Prepare operating standards for new plant, equipment, and production systems in the Material Handling area.
- Plan and oversee preventative maintenance activities to ensure high plant and equipment reliability with minimal production downtime.
- Develop a long-term maintenance plan (5-year horizon) for Material Handling equipment, securing management approval.
- Conduct and/or supervise breakdown maintenance for critical equipment to minimise downtime.
- Manage smaller projects and contribute to larger initiatives, from feasibility studies to implementation, ensuring delivery within time, cost, and quality parameters.
- Apply specialist engineering skills to evaluate and resolve technical issues in Material Handling equipment.
- Provide technical guidance and support to technicians on non-routine plant and process issues.
- Deliver on-the-job training, instruction, and demonstrations to enhance team competence and performance.
- Recommend and evaluate equipment for procurement, prepare technical specifications, and ensure effective commissioning.
- Coordinate maintenance activities with other departments and report progress at management meetings.
- Prepare annual budgets and monitor expenditure to ensure effective cost management.
- Generate technical and maintenance reports to support senior management decision-making.
- Participate in Quality Control Circle activities and implement process improvements.
- Liaise with equipment suppliers and external contractors to address technical issues and manage major maintenance or upgrade work.
- Develop specifications and operating standards for new equipment to optimise operational performance.
- Analyse incidents/accidents and implement corrective measures to prevent recurrence.
- Ensure compliance with Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) systems within scope of control.
- Undertake other duties as directed by the line manager.
Context, Work Environment & Decision-Making Authority
- Must work within diverse procedures, standards, and precedents, seeking guidance as needed.
- Anticipates and addresses operational and staffing challenges, contributing to effective operational strategy.
- Key business-impacting decisions require Department Manager approval before implementation.
Qualifications, Experience & Skills
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
Experience:
- 7-8 years' experience with Material Handling equipment in steel production or a similar environment (e.g., ship unloaders, stacker reclaimers, conveyors, axial fans, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, compressors, dust collection systems, jetty equipment).
Job-Specific Skills:
- In-depth technical expertise in Material Handling systems
- Comprehensive understanding of plant operations and process systems
- Knowledge of safety, environmental, and quality standards
- Strong analytical, planning, project management, and supervisory skills
- Problem-solving skills, both reactive and analytical
- Decision-making and financial planning/budgeting knowledge
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication
- Technical and business report writing skills
- Proficiency in English
Core Competencies
- Creativity & Innovation: Generate new approaches and solutions.
- Work Ethics & Values: Demonstrate organisational ethics and values.
- Teamwork: Collaborate to achieve organisational goals.
- Safety Awareness: Identify hazards and take appropriate action.
Job Family Competencies
- Technology Design: Apply engineering principles in design, operation, and maintenance.
- Quality Control & Troubleshooting: Inspect and evaluate equipment performance, addressing deficits.
- Fostering Communication: Communicate openly and respectfully, promoting consensus.