Mechanical Supervisor

Job Purpose

• Guide and supervise all mechanical maintenance activities, in strict compliance with safety rules and procedures
• Intervene in case of issues in production zones
• Implement works related to installation modifications
• Carry out periodic maintenance and regulatory inspections on mechanical equipment (both rotating and static)
• Ensure proper functioning and upkeep of all mechanical devices and systems
• Supervise daily activities of mechanical maintenance personnel
• Be directly responsible for all mechanical maintenance activities within the production center

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure achievement of mechanical maintenance objectives
• Guarantee the proper functioning of facilities and quality execution of maintenance works
• Provide daily reports on completed activities
• Ensure availability of spare parts for critical installations
• Respond to any incidents occurring on mechanical installations
• Manage the department’s allocated maintenance budget
• Propose and implement modification works when required
• Propose and oversee improvement actions for rotating equipment reliability (pumps, compressors, air coolers) and static equipment (exchangers, pressure vessels, structures, etc.)
• Develop and/or validate reliability studies in compliance with applicable standards and regulations
• Ensure ongoing development and training of personnel
• Verify the compliance and quality of work performed by staff
• Provide assistance to the emergency response team when necessary
• Oversee periodic revisions and ensure regulatory inspections are carried out
• Manage personnel under supervision
• Act as deputy to the Maintenance Department Manager when required
• Participate in commissioning and start-up operations
• Contribute to maintenance & inspection engineering activities
• Support development of the CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System)
• Lead investigations of major failures in critical rotating equipment

Required Competencies

Education

• Degree in Industrial Mechanical Engineering

Additional Training

• Leadership and HSE certifications

Professional Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in mechanical maintenance

Specific Knowledge

• Budget management fundamentals
• Familiarity with CMMS tools such as MUSIS, MAXIMO, or SAP
• Spare parts planning (min-max levels)
• Basic knowledge of Primavera and/or MS Project

Technical Skills

• Deep understanding of mechanical engineering components: construction, inspection, and safety standards

Behavioral Skills

• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multicultural teams
• Readiness to respond to emergency situations
• Analytical mindset and structured problem-solving