Job title | Team Lead Mechanical | Position Level | Level 5 |
Function | Technical Support | Department | Mechanical |
Location | Oman | Budget control | *OPEX or CAPEX or Revenue amount as relevant* |
Reporting to | Head of Technical Support | Direct reports | + 2 |
Job purpose Leading the Mechanical Operation Support team at OQGN under the Head of Technical Support, providing mechanical engineering robust & proactive strategy, and advising and supporting the Mechanical team in the regions in performing mechanical maintenance services. Leading the provision of mechanical technical and operational support to the Gas Network on a day-to-day basis by Leading the design of mechanical services utilizing best practices. Coordination and supervision of assets, products and maintenance work in the designated area, Accountable for leading the designated staff (team) or external contractors in performing instrument services to ensure Gas Facilities equipment availability, reliability & optimization of cost/resources while facilitating smooth operations of the Gas Facilities to meet operational targets. The position will act by the organization’s mission, vision, values, policies, and guidelines, supported by an IT technology platform, HSE standards, Oman government and other legal justifications and best international practices aligned with National objectives. |
Mandate QHSSE Obligations - Support implementation of the management systems to achieve Objectives and KPIs to support HSE Vision
- Be the HSE role model, identify candidates for reward and recognition and consequence management consistently to promote behavioural culture in support of the HSE Vision.
- Coach, mentor, communicate, and get feedback from stakeholders on achievements and limitations of HSE Objectives and KPIs.
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Mandate Culture Obligations Holding this role, you will be acting as the ambassador associate to your Team members, leading initiatives, promoting behaviours, making decisions that align with our OQGN cultural principles, and ensuring their growth and their valuable contributions towards our organization’s long-term success. |
Main tasks and responsibilities Rotary: - Responsible and accountable for leading engineering support to Gas Network for the rotary machinery and gas turbine (maintenance & Troubleshooting) upkeep in the area assigned to ensure the highest level of reliability and availability.
- Support maintenance planning and execution, including managing major activities and liaising with vendors and contractors.
- Coordinate the activities to perform all Eng. Rotating tasks required for good operation of equipment.
- Ensures the quality of repairs complies with standards and manufacturer’s procedures. Lead Gas Turbine Maintenance and troubleshooting assigned tasks/services at Gas Network
- Lead the development & implementation of solutions to maintenance processes & activities, ensuring the risk of failures is fully detected, understood, and mitigated.
- Lead the identification of critical issues, repetitive failure of rotating equipment, and work to perform the (RCA) and ensure the RCA Recommendations are implemented for the area & able to make plans and execution of work backlogs.
- Lead a proactive maintenance task to maximize equipment performance. Root Cause Analysis (RCA) in coordination with inspection for repeated failures or rework – and files a failure report.
- Determines the priorities for maintenance work and ensures effective and efficient maintenance is completed before it becomes a high priority. Lead critical/ priority issues on rotating equipment
Statics: - Lead Mechanical Static (technical and operational) support to the Gas Network
- Lead troubleshooting of operational and technical constraints in static assets, including PCV, RV, Block valves, exchangers, and vessels.
- Support Maintenance planning and effective execution, including managing major maintenance activities and liaison with vendors and contractors.
- Ensure operation and process parameters are within the Integrity Operating Window. Leading the debottlenecking and optimization studies.
- Review/ endorsement of periodic reports on Mechanical / statics and determine the best course of action for increasing the Section’s efficiency.
- Review and validate all integrity reports to the Gas network, follow up the integrity recommendation and coordinate with the O&M team for the implementation.
- Define Long-term Mechanical policy and oversee detailed planning of maintenance activities and programs.
- Lead the static maintenance efforts within the Section staff to develop guidelines, specifications, best practices and procedures for Mechanical static equipment. Lead the maintenance of technical expertise in functional areas of process Mechanical statics.
- Lead the technical evaluation of bids and generate the evaluation report.
- Support the O&M Management Team in Mechanical statics by reviewing and in preparations of operations-related policies, standards, reference documents, standing instructions, etc.
- Lead the implementation of Mechanical statics operational improvements in Compressor Stations, GSS and pipelines.
- Participate in technical reviews, Design, HAZOP, SAT, FAT and other meetings as warranted.
- Ensure maintenance progress reports & contractor’s performance and take appropriate action for any issues that arise.
Pipeline Maintenance: - Lead the provision of technical and maintenance support to the Gas Network related to the pipeline.
- Lead troubleshooting of operational and technical constraints in the pipeline, including BVS, pig activities, hot taping, pipe section replacement, valve replacements, pipeline inspections, integrity, etc.
- Lead maintenance planning and effective execution for the pipeline, including managing major maintenance activities and liaising with vendors and contractors. Lead services as well as budgeting and setting strategies for pipeline-related maintenance projects.
- Lead the spare part and inventory coordination and management for pipeline-related requirements. Managing the pipeline maintenance contractors and support services.
- Coordinate with Technical Service for engineering enhancements and development for pipeline-related projects and support
- Maintains technical expertise in functional areas of the pipeline. Lead the technical evaluation of bids related to pipeline maintenance aspects and generate the evaluation report.
- Develops IDP of Omanis within the section, prepares training programs and monitors their implementation
- Implement mechanical operational improvements in the pipelines.
Contracts and Contractors: - Lead the development of maintenance contracts & their administration, technical evaluation on RFQ, control, and availability of resources.
- Lead the technical evaluation of new tenders as required and participate in kick-off meetings on planned maintenance and ensure all planned maintenance activities and work orders are communicated with supervisors (Company/ contract) and are executed as per plan.
- Coordinates with contractors the requirements to ensure the necessary resources are on time and as budgeted.
- Co-leading the procurement processes via SAP (coordinating with PCI, TSD, and Maintenance) for all the equipment, spare parts, and
- Monitors work execution and guide maintenance contractors
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Key interactions - Internal: Gas Network.
- External: Contractors, Vendors & Suppliers
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Working Conditions Primarily office-based, occasional travel, and sporadic visits to the operation site. |
Education requirements Bachelor’s degree, Diploma degree, or equivalent in Electrical engineering |
Language English and Arabic, Fluent (required) |
Experience and background 10 - 12 Years of experience in troubleshooting, condition monitoring, and relevant processes in rotary/ static / pipeline equipment maintenance (Steam and Gas Turbine, Air and Gas Compressors, Reciprocating Compressors, Centrifugal, and reciprocating Pumps, etc.) |
Competencies and skills |
Principles: - Strategic Alignment: Ensure that every action and decision will support the organization's long-term goals and objectives.
- Transparency in Responsibility: Ability to create clear reporting systems to enhance operational efficiency and overall effectiveness.
- Continuous Improvement: Foster a culture of innovation and learning to adapt and grow in a changing environment.
- Sustainability: Ability to meet the current business needs by compromising skills with the future generations' needs, balancing environmental, social, and economic concerns within the organization’s communities.
- Diversity and Inclusion: Foster diversity within the workforce and promote an inclusive culture by engaging with a broad array of perspectives and talents.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Actively involve and communicate with stakeholders to build trust and maintain strong relationships.
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Soft Skills: - Leadership and people management skills by demonstrating leadership impact to deliver improved and sustained performance.
- Strong management and leadership skills and ability to work collaboratively with all involved.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and multi-cultural sensitivity.
- Adaptable and motivated general management strategist who relishes challenges.
- Strong Communication skills, verbal and written
- Operational & maintenance activities (Operation, network, maintenance, Planning).
- Good technical abilities
- Strong analytical skills to identify issues and develop innovative solutions.
- Ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary teams and contribute to collaborative projects.
- Skills to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines efficiently.
- Ability to evaluate information and make informed decisions based on data analysis.
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Technical Skills: - Computer literate with expertise in MS Office.
- Experienced in resource control, contract management and general management.
- Rotary/ static / pipeline equipment maintenance
- Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and HSE plans
- Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
- Expertise in SAP- PM
- Process (P&IDs / PFDs) & Engineering drawings and OEM manuals
- Knowledge of industrial standards such as ASME, API and ASTM
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