Mechanical Engineer – Operations Engineering

About the role

The Mechanical Engineer (Ops Eng) will ensure the reliability and availability of critical plant equipment in an oil & gas environment. You will maintain accurate documentation, update SAP records, and support the safe and efficient operation of motors, turbines, compressors and related systems.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain equipment documentation, drawings and database entries for new and existing assets.
• Update SAP records and provide technical records in line with ISO standards.
• Provide technical assistance and troubleshoot plant equipment issues.
• Schedule workloads, set priorities and inspect equipment to ensure operational availability.
• Direct, inspect and coordinate maintenance activities on motors, gas turbines, injection compressors, vessels, generators, pumps and wellhead systems.
• Coach, appraise and develop assigned personnel, including managing contractor work.

Required profile

• Minimum 10 years of experience maintaining mechanical equipment in oil & gas or petrochemical facilities.
• At least 3 years of supervisory experience overseeing maintenance teams.
• B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Qualified for Chartered Engineer status or an equivalent professional accreditation.

Required skills

• SAP
• ISO standards compliance
• Equipment documentation and database management
• Motor maintenance
• Gas turbine maintenance
• Compressor maintenance
• Generator maintenance
• Pump maintenance