Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

The Section Head Mechanical is responsible for planning, supervising, and executing preventive and corrective maintenance activities, plant overhauls, and outage maintenance work related to mechanical equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations.

Plan and supervise preventive, corrective, shutdown, and overhaul maintenance activities for plant mechanical equipment

Prepare purchase requisitions for spare parts and consumables while ensuring availability of strategic spares within budget requirements

Lead troubleshooting activities and support the maintenance team in resolving mechanical and operational issues

Execute and monitor work orders through CMMS (SAP) and coordinate with maintenance engineers regarding technical matters and job completion

Apply mechanical maintenance techniques and principles to maintain assigned equipment and systems

Perform routine inspections, maintenance, repair, lubrication, and cleaning activities for mechanical, hydraulic, and associated systems

Ensure implementation and compliance with Integrated Management System (IMS), HSE policies, and legal requirements

Monitor IMS objectives, targets, and performance, and report findings to management

Conduct root cause analysis for non-conformances and implement corrective and preventive actions

Identify competency gaps within the team and provide training, coaching, and performance evaluations

Ensure effective utilization of manpower, materials, and maintenance resources

Monitor hazards, environmental aspects, incidents, near misses, and emergency situations within assigned areas

Perform other duties as assigned by management

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor s degree in mechanical engineering
• Minimum 10 years of relevant maintenance experience in industrial or power plant environments
• Experience in preventive and corrective maintenance, plant shutdowns, and outage management
• Strong experience using SAP/CMMS systems
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Knowledge of Quality, Occupational Health & Safety, and Environmental Management Systems
• Risk assessment and incident investigation skills
• Root cause analysis and problem-solving abilities
• Knowledge of applicable legal and regulatory requirements
• Strong communication skills in English
• Computer literacy including MS Office and SAP
• Ability to work effectively in demanding plant environments