Maintenance Mechanical Engineer

Eram TalentAl Jubayl, Eastern ProvinceOn-siteFull-timeMid level, 2–5 yearsListed 2 weeks ago

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About this role

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.