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Mechanical Engineer

Kintec Recruitment LimitedBawshar, Muscat, Oman

4 days ago

Job description

Job Title : Mechanical Engineer - LNG Maintenance Projects

Location : Muscat, Oman (with visits to Sohar)

Assignment Type : Resident, 5 days / week

Contract Duration : 12 months (renewable)

Start Date : ASAP

Overview :

A leading international energy company is seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to join the maintenance and inspection team for a major LNG bunkering development project in Oman. This position plays a key role in delivering best-in-class mechanical support to ensure operational reliability and performance across both project and operational phases.

Key Responsibilities

Project Phase :

Oversee maintenance and inspection engineering (MIE) activities for rotating / static equipment and lifting systems
Develop and validate maintenance plans for mechanical systems
Contribute to pre-commissioning, commissioning, and startup planning
Prepare scopes of work and support tendering for mechanical maintenance contracts
Ensure MIE deliverables comply with regulations and best practices
Participate in design reviews, spare part strategies, and tooling requirements
Work closely with digital tool teams to support predictive maintenance (CBM) deployment
Review engineering documents for use by operations and maintenance personnel
Set up asset readiness including CMIMS population, spares cataloguing, and vendor support
Define technical training requirements and mentor junior staff

Operational Phase :

Act as the technical authority for mechanical equipment during plant operations

Lead execution of preventive, condition-based, and corrective maintenance

Manage mechanical maintenance contractors and track performance against KPIs

Define and implement long-term maintenance strategies and obsolescence planning

Monitor compliance with Safety Critical Elements (SECE) and regulatory frameworks

Drive improvements in plant availability, reliability, and cost optimisation

Support internal audits and contribute to HSE leadership in maintenance

Required Qualifications & Experience :

Engineering Degree (or Master's) in Mechanical Engineering

10+ years of experience in mechanical maintenance within LNG or Oil & Gas sector

5+ years in field operations, 3+ years in a supervisory role

Strong experience with CMIMS systems (SAP MM / PM preferred)

Proven record in resource planning, vendor coordination, and cost control

Fluent in English; Arabic is a plus

Key Competencies :

Mechanical and static equipment expertise (4 / 4)

CMIMS systems, SAP MM / PM (4 / 4)

Maintenance & inspection engineering (4 / 4)

Leadership & contractor management (4 / 4)

Budgeting, KPI reporting, and performance tracking

Excellent communication, time management, and cross-functional teamwork

Other Info :

Must be authorised to work in Oman or eligible for visa sponsorship

Must be open to site travel (Muscat / Sohar) as required

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