Senior Mechanical Engineer
Location
Doha, Qatar
Contract Type
Permanent
Job Purpose
Execute maintenance operations including reviewing defect cards and work orders, organizing resources for planned and preventive maintenance, and conducting inspections, major overhauls, and repairs in assigned areas. Support continuous improvement and safety through daily reporting, risk assessments, toolbox talks, technical training for staff, and collaboration in developing and stocking essential spare parts.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and assess defect cards, work orders, and resource requirements such as manpower, materials, spares, and equipment for assigned areas.
- Receive work permits and organize resources to execute planned and preventive maintenance tasks.
- Assist in preparing the scope of work and risk assessments for maintenance activities.
- Identify frequently used spare parts and suggest stock inventory levels.
- Execute planned inspections, major overhauls, breakdown maintenance, and major repair works.
- Mobilize manpower, equipment, and tools on-site to carry out permitted works.
- Conduct daily toolbox talks and maintain safety cards.
- Report daily on work progress, issues, and resource needs.
- Assist in diagnosing faults and breakdowns in plant machinery and equipment.
- Provide technical training to the staff, including local national employees, ensuring skill enhancement and compliance with safety standards.
- Assist in the inspection of spare parts in the main store and aid fabricators and machinists in developing necessary machine parts.
- Monitor the financial performance of assigned activities versus budgets and ensure all activities are carried out in line with approved guidelines, reporting any variances to management.
- Provide inputs and implement policies, systems, and procedures for the assigned team to fulfill all relevant procedural and legislative requirements while delivering a quality, cost-effective service.
- Participate in identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and sustainability of systems, processes, and practices considering global standards, productivity improvement, and cost reduction.
- Prepare sectional statements and reports timely and accurately to meet department requirements, policies, and quality standards.
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from a reputable university.
- Experience: Minimum 8 years of experience in similar roles in large companies, with at least 3 years in positions of progressively increasing managerial responsibilities.
- Skills:
- Demonstrated problem-solving ability and analytical thinking skills.
- Good understanding of power/energy and water sectors, emerging trends, and technologies.
- Proficiency in English (required); Arabic is a plus.
- Hands-on operational and implementation experience.
- Ability to work collaboratively with key stakeholders, senior executives, management teams, and external partners/advisors.
- Good communication and presentation skills.
- Good understanding of Qatar and GCC culture and working environment.