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
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