Maintenance Mechanical Engineer
We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Mechanical Engineer to support maintenance activities within an industrial/petrochemical environment.
Position Overview
The Maintenance Mechanical Engineer will provide technical expertise in troubleshooting equipment failures, repairs, maintenance activities, and equipment reliability, while supporting maintenance teams, work packages, and plant operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as a technical expert for equipment failures, repairs, and troubleshooting.
- Provide engineering support for plant issues affecting production.
- Evaluate defective equipment and recommend appropriate repair and corrective actions.
- Review repair requirements, including clearances, tolerances, materials of construction, welding procedures, and related technical requirements.
- Develop and maintain appropriate repair techniques and equipment-specific maintenance procedures.
- Support the review and identification of spare parts required for existing equipment.
- Contribute to maintenance strategies and maintenance operating discipline.
- Provide engineering input to projects, particularly regarding equipment maintainability.
- Support the development of maintenance budgets and maintenance plans.
- Provide engineering input to work packages and work orders, particularly for critical equipment.
- Support maintenance teams in troubleshooting and resolving equipment-related issues.
- Ensure maintenance activities comply with applicable EH&S, quality, and safety requirements.
- Work closely with maintenance, operations, engineering, and other relevant teams to maintain reliable plant operation.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Instrument, or Electrical Engineering.
Strong experience in mechanical maintenance and troubleshooting within an industrial environment.
Proven experience dealing with equipment failures, repairs, and corrective actions.
Experience with maintenance planning, strategies, work orders, and work packages.
Knowledge of equipment repair requirements, tolerances, clearances, materials, and maintenance procedures.
Experience supporting critical equipment maintenance and reliability.
Ability to provide technical guidance and engineering support to maintenance teams.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Experience in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Refinery, or other process industries is preferred.
The ideal candidate should be a hands-on mechanical maintenance professional with strong troubleshooting capability and experience supporting plant maintenance, rather than someone focused purely on design or project engineering.