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Company Description

Mowred Engineering Services, a division of Mowred Group, specializes in providing engineering services. Our vision is to be consistently recognized as one of the best engineering services companies in Oman by 2030. We are committed to delivering maximum value to our customers as quickly as possible with minimum effort.

Role Description

This is a full-time hybrid role for a Mechanical Technician located in As Suwaiq. The Mechanical Technician will be responsible for wtaer projects supervision.

Qualifications

• Skills in Equipment Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, and Maintenance
• Experience in Troubleshooting and Maintenance & Repair
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and adapt to a hybrid work environment
• Previous experience in mechanical or engineering roles is a plus
• Technical certifications or a diploma in Mechanical Engineering or related field is preferred

Position: Mechanical Technician

Location: Oman

Job Description

We are hiring Service Technicians Mechanical Machines for our reputed client in Oman.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of heavy equipment such as Road Sweepers, Vacuum Trucks, Excavators, Wheel Loaders, and Hydraulic Machines.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair of mechanical and hydraulic machinery.
• Diagnose faults and carry out necessary replacements and adjustments.
• Conduct preventive maintenance as per service schedules.
• Maintain service reports and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure equipment reliability.

Requirements

• Education: ITI / Diploma in Mechanical or Automobile Engineering.
• Experience: Minimum 2-3 years in heavy equipment service and maintenance.
• Gulf Experience: Added advantage.
• Driving License: Oman / GCC license preferred.
• Age Limit: 22 30 years.
• Languages: Basic English; Hindi and Arabic will be an advantage.
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong customer relationship skills and teamwork ability.

Benefits

Salary: OMR

Accommodation: Provided

Food: Not included

Medical Insurance: Provided

JOB PURPOSE

To improve the performance, reliability, and availability of critical assets by developing and implementing reliability strategies, analyzing equipment failures, and leading proactive improvement initiatives. The Reliability Engineer drives root cause analysis, risk assessments, and the optimization of preventive and predictive maintenance practices across the Aluminium Smelter, Port, and Power Plant, ensuring alignment with asset management objectives and long-term operational sustainability.

RESPONSIBILITES

3.1 Reliability Strategy Development & Maintenance Program Optimization

• Develop and update reliability-centered maintenance strategies using FMEA, RCM, PMO, CA and risk-based analysis
• Evaluate asset performance and cost drivers to optimize PM intervals, scope, and execution methods
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment availability and reduce lifecycle costs
• articipate in the development of the PM budget and asset reliability plan in consultation with the Maintenance Superintendent.

3.2 Failure Analysis and Root Cause Investigation

• Lead structured root cause investigations (RCAs) for chronic and critical failures
• Conduct daily failure reviews and update reliability logs with recommendations
• Propose and track corrective actions, including equipment modifications or strategy changes

Support development of reliability knowledge tools and failure libraries.

3.3 Reliability Projects and Improvement Initiatives

• Identify, scope, and support reliability improvement projects, including capex justifications and cost-benefit analysis
• Coordinate engineering inputs for reliability upgrades and asset improvement actions
• Provide technical ownership during implementation, commissioning, and follow-up

3.4 Reliability Reporting and KPI Monitoring

• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports for reliability KPIs (e.g., MTBF, MTTR, OEE)
• Analyze asset health indicators and failure trends to drive decision-making
• Present findings and insights in weekly/monthly asset performance meetings

3.5 Support to Maintenance and Operations Teams

• Coach technicians and engineers in reliability concepts and best practices
• Assist maintenance teams in troubleshooting chronic or complex failures

Promote reliability culture and preventive thinking across departments

3.6 Risk-Based Asset Management and Condition Monitoring Support

• Conduct equipment criticality assessments, LCC, and RBI reviews to prioritize asset strategies
• Collaborate with CM analysts and PdM technicians to enhance condition monitoring practices

Use PdM data (vibration, oil, thermal) to identify early warnings and trigger proactive interventions

3.7 Team Leadership and People Development (For Senior Reliability Engineers with Direct Reports)

• Lead, mentor, and develop a small team of reliability professionals to deliver high-quality asset reliability services
• Set performance objectives, manage work plans (WPPs), and evaluate team outcomes
• Coach, train, and support underperforming staff while promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement

Ensure accurate timekeeping, adherence to company policies, and performance documentation (e.g., SAP records)

3.8 Action the SA Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) procedures
to ensure safety and compliance

• Continuously action the SA EHS procedures
• Analyze and mitigate EHS risks inherent in maintenance plans, tasks and projects
• Know and apply the SA housekeeping principles and procedures (5S) to maintain the work areas and storages in a safe, efficient condition.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor in Mechanical Reliability Engineering.
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in Power Plant , maintenance or reliability roles within asset-intensive industrial environments (e.g., aluminium, oil & gas, power, or heavy manufacturing)
• Certification in Reliability Engineering or Asset Management is highly desirable (e.g., CMRP, CRL, IAM Certificate)
• Training in RCM, FMEA, RCA, Risk-Based Maintenance, or Condition Monitoring methodologies is an advantage.
• Special Certifications (CMRP, IAM, CAMA, CRE, etc) is a solid advantage.

Key Deliverables:

Quality, while supporting the policies, goals and objectives of the company.

• Complete and maintain all necessary documentation, computerized if necessary.
• Should be able to read and understand mechanical instruction manuals, mechanical drawings/schematics and job instructions.
• Must be able to use various mechanical test equipment.
• Sound knowledge and application of workplace health and safety regulations.
• Perform planned and predictive maintenance thereby improving the uptime of the equipment (after receiving appropriate training)
• Carry out the repairs at shortest possible time efficiently and safely.
• Ensure the work is carry out as per standard practices following by safety norms of OAPIL.
• Identify Safety observation and register in management system.
• Any other job assign by OAPIL management in line with product or process to follow.

Relationships (Internal):

• Production, QC, HR, HSE.

Relationships (External):

AMC contractor and external vendor.

Qualifications:

• ITI or equivalent (Mechanical).

Skills/Knowledge:

• Physical fitness
• Carrying out regular routine and breakdown maintenance on mechanical/electrical equipment.
• Multitasking ability.
• Good team Player.

Experience:

• 5+ years in a similar manufacturing setup.

Prysmian , as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.

All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

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JOB PURPOSE

To repair heavy industrial equipment to deliver safe, efficient, high-quality production outcomes.

RESPONSIBILITES

2.1 Action the SA Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) procedures to ensure safety and compliance:

• Continuously action the SA EHS Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) including:
• Wearing correct PPE
• Applying the 5S principles; ensuring a clean and tidy work area
• Maintaining the work areas, tool storages in a safe, efficient condition
• Cleaning the equipment
• Generating and closing equipment notifications
• Use of job safe analysis tools
• Actively participate in the daily safe-start meetings and the weekly safety meetings. Attend EHS training
• Conserve resources (eg; small tools) to minimize waste
• Know and apply the SA authorization and isolation procedures, for example:
• Inform the Supervisor immediately of any accidents or unforeseen problems
• Be aware of the protected work areas and those who have authority to enter these areas
• Attend incident report investigations.

2.2 Repair and maintain the equipment to maximize operational reliability at the optimum cost. Troubleshoot problems:

• Perform work to Sohar Aluminum's standard work procedures and practices, obey Plant and Department rules
• Analyses risks, implement appropriate controls, commencing each task
• Analyses, diagnose and correct equipment faults
• Execute preventive and predictive maintenance to optimize availability and reliability and quickly return under-performing equipment to design specification
• Action emergency breakdown repairs to minimize downtime
• Input information to the SAP Plant Maintenance module (eg: create reservations/spending, raise requisitions to procure materials, create closure)
• Operate and maintain equipment as per SOP, where applicable
• Think about ways to improve practice and procedures. Recommend improvements to the leadership
• Participating in CI Projects

2.3 Actively participate in training and development activities to enhance own development and to ensure a safe and productive workplace:

• Developing own skills and knowledge by reading, participating in TOE training activities and by practicing new skills.
• Coach others. Assist others to train new recruits

2.4 Know and apply mobile equipment operating procedures to ensure safe, efficient production outcomes and to maximize the life of the equipment:

• Learn to recognize the hazards associated with the operation of mobile equipment.
• Take action to mitigate risk and ensure safe operation of the equipment
• Conduct daily checks on the mobile equipment which is assigned for use. Refer standard checklist

REQUIREMENTS:

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with 2 years experience in the same filed.
• Maintenance and trouble-shooting on pneumatic and hydraulic equipment and components, including hydraulic and pneumatic circuits and systems
• Maintenance of heavy industrial equipment including cranes, conveyors, pumps, pulleys etc
• Troubleshooting on pumps, valves, cylinders, manifolds, fans and other rotating equipment welding
• The Job Holder must have the ability to read mechanical drawings and P&I diagrams and action technical drawings.

Role & responsibilities

• Should understand, read and Remember Basic English words.
• Installs, Removes, Inspects and Repairs mechanical spare parts like bearings, seals on typical Mechanical equipment
• Perform major overhaul of equipments with or without external contractors and vendors
• Devise preventative measures to avoid machine downtime
• Thoroughly cleans machines and machine parts, removed parts and reinstall as necessary
• Oil and lubricate moving parts on machines to ensure effective performance
• Record and report damaged, worn or broken parts.
• Should be able to attend breakdowns depending upon the company Requirements.
• Should maintain the records of Spares availability and keep informed to Supervisor about the spare consumption.
• Should maintain the store in the organized manner.
• Should support or advise the technician to complete the assigned task in time and reduce the machine downtime.
• Should look after the safety of the individual and the associated subordinate in the job.
• Have experience in the maintenance of Valves, Pneumatic operated Cylinders, Gear box, Compressor, blowers and Fans.
• Have knowledge in alignment, displacement and installation of new/existing machines or equipment.
• Have working experience in hot, high temperature area, dusty environment and working in height area.
• Must be physically strong and must have the ability to lift or shift heavy items from store to work area or vice versa.
• Maintain the hand tools, portable machine and power tools in good and healthy condition.
• Must maintain the work ethics with all the colleagues and should not indulge in quarrel in the factory premises all the time.

Preferred candidate profile

Qualification: - ITI Fitter, 8-15 years experience in Industrial Maintenance and Shut down works.