4 Preventive Maintenance jobs in Oman

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.

The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.

We are hiring a Software Maintenance Engineer to

work in a dynamic and exciting engineering role in Linux-based infrastructure and applications, covering all layers of the stack, including bare metal, virtualization (KVM), containerization (Docker/LXC/LXD), storage (Ceph and Linux filesystems), networking (OVS, OVN and Core networking), OpenStack, Kubernetes and the open source applications running on top of them. It will challenge you to show the breadth of your engineering skills, which will be needed to work on almost any aspect of Ubuntu and the open source applications large enterprise customers run.

This role is an opportunity for a technologist with a passion for Linux and open source to build a career with Canonical and drive success for our customers, community and the company. If you have an affinity for open source software, great communication skills, and a passion for troubleshooting and fixing issues in technology used by millions across the world, then you will enjoy working with some of the best people in the industry at Canonical.

This role deals with critical issues in the open source stack that require upstream bug fixes. Our engineers are able to work productively at any level of the stack including the kernel and in a wide range of languages, to understand and address the software issues at hand. Our group is critical to the success of our customers, partners and Ubuntu itself.

You will help with troubleshooting and driving issues to resolution with workarounds, guidance, and bug fixes to be released upstream and in Ubuntu.

Location: This is a remote role, we have teams in all time zones.

The role entails

• Resolve complex customer problems related to Ubuntu, Kernel, Ceph, OpenStack, or Kubernetes and other open source software
• Maintain a close working relationship with Canonical's Field, Support and product engineering teams
• Participate in upstream communities
• Develop bug fixes, backport patches, and work with upstream for inclusion
• Review code produced by other engineers
• Demonstrate good judgment in technical methods and techniques
• Prioritize work and manage your time effectively against those priorities
• Participate in team discussions to improve processes, tools, and documentation
• Maintain clear, technical and concise communications
• Work from home and travel internationally up to 10% of work time for team meetings, events and conferences
  
  

• An exceptional academic track record
• Background in Computer Science, STEM or similar
• Experience with Linux and open source software
• Experience with at least one of Python, Go, C or C++ on Linux
• A drive to learn unfamiliar technology and deep-dive difficult issues
• Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events
  
  

• You love technology and working with brilliant people
• You are curious, flexible, articulate, and accountable
• You value soft skills and are passionate, enterprising, thoughtful, and self-motivated
• You have interest in, or willingness to learn about any of the following: Ubuntu Linux - kernel or userspace, Kubernetes, OpenStack, Ceph, QEMU/KVM, LXC/LXD,Postgresql, Mongo, Debian packaging, distributed systems
  
  

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Programme & Wellness Platform
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
• Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events
  
  

This role is for one of Weekday’s clients
Salary range: Rs 4000 - Rs 8000 (ie INR 4-8 LPA)
Min Experience: 2 years
Location: Sohar
JobType: full-time

About the Company:
We are a leading manufacturer in the Quartz / Artificial Stone / Engineered Stone industry, operating high-performance plants equipped with advanced machinery such as HR Meze and KEDA . As we continue to scale our operations, we are looking to hire a skilled and proactive Mechanical and Electrical Maintenance Engineer to ensure smooth functioning of plant equipment and minimal production downtime.

Role Overview:
The Maintenance Engineer will be responsible for the upkeep, troubleshooting, and repair of mechanical and electrical systems across the plant. This includes preventive and reactive maintenance of key equipment, ranging from grinders, gearboxes, hydraulic and pneumatic systems , to quartz ovens, press machines, polishing units , and EOT cranes . You will play a vital role in supporting production efficiency and safety through effective engineering practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform routine and preventive maintenance of both mechanical and electrical machinery within the plant.
• Handle repair and overhauling of mechanical components including gearboxes , pumps , hydraulic/pneumatic systems , and press/polishing machines .
• Execute electrical maintenance tasks including fault diagnosis, circuit inspection, and replacement of faulty components in quartz plant equipment.
• Conduct arc welding , gas cutting , and fabrication tasks as needed for machine repairs or structural adjustments.
• Ensure proper lubrication and greasing of machines on scheduled intervals to avoid wear and tear.
• Maintain and repair EOT cranes , drilling machines , bench rollers , and other utility machines within the factory premises.
• Monitor performance and health of key machinery including Quartz Oven , Press Machine , and Polishing Machine .
• Respond quickly to breakdowns, assess root cause, and implement corrective measures to minimize downtime.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, parts usage, and service schedules.
• Follow all safety protocols , ensure lock-out/tag-out procedures are adhered to during electrical repairs and high-risk maintenance work.
• Coordinate with production and plant management teams to prioritize tasks based on urgency and production requirements.

Key Skills & Qualifications:

• Diploma or Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering .
• 2–3 years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing or industrial maintenance environment, preferably in Quartz / Artificial Stone / Engineered Stone industries.
• Proficiency in handling tools and machinery such as hand grinders , gearboxes , hydraulic and pneumatic systems , pumps , quartz ovens , and press/polishing machines .
• Strong working knowledge of mechanical and electrical fault diagnosis .
• Experience with arc welding , gas cutting , and machine greasing.
• Ability to interpret machine manuals, engineering drawings, and maintenance guidelines.
• Sound knowledge of industrial safety standards and best practices.

This role is for one of Weekday's clients
Salary range: Rs 4000 - Rs 8000 (ie INR 4-8 LPA)
Min Experience: 2 years
Location: Sohar
JobType: full-time

About the Company:
We are a leading manufacturer in the Quartz / Artificial Stone / Engineered Stone industry, operating high-performance plants equipped with advanced machinery such as HR Meze and KEDA . As we continue to scale our operations, we are looking to hire a skilled and proactive Mechanical and Electrical Maintenance Engineer to ensure smooth functioning of plant equipment and minimal production downtime.

Role Overview:
The Maintenance Engineer will be responsible for the upkeep, troubleshooting, and repair of mechanical and electrical systems across the plant. This includes preventive and reactive maintenance of key equipment, ranging from grinders, gearboxes, hydraulic and pneumatic systems , to quartz ovens, press machines, polishing units , and EOT cranes . You will play a vital role in supporting production efficiency and safety through effective engineering practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform routine and preventive maintenance of both mechanical and electrical machinery within the plant.
• Handle repair and overhauling of mechanical components including gearboxes , pumps , hydraulic/pneumatic systems , and press/polishing machines .
• Execute electrical maintenance tasks including fault diagnosis, circuit inspection, and replacement of faulty components in quartz plant equipment.
• Conduct arc welding , gas cutting , and fabrication tasks as needed for machine repairs or structural adjustments.
• Ensure proper lubrication and greasing of machines on scheduled intervals to avoid wear and tear.
• Maintain and repair EOT cranes , drilling machines , bench rollers , and other utility machines within the factory premises.
• Monitor performance and health of key machinery including Quartz Oven , Press Machine , and Polishing Machine .
• Respond quickly to breakdowns, assess root cause, and implement corrective measures to minimize downtime.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, parts usage, and service schedules.
• Follow all safety protocols , ensure lock-out/tag-out procedures are adhered to during electrical repairs and high-risk maintenance work.
• Coordinate with production and plant management teams to prioritize tasks based on urgency and production requirements.

Key Skills & Qualifications:

• Diploma or Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering .
• 2-3 years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing or industrial maintenance environment, preferably in Quartz / Artificial Stone / Engineered Stone industries.
• Proficiency in handling tools and machinery such as hand grinders , gearboxes , hydraulic and pneumatic systems , pumps , quartz ovens , and press/polishing machines .
• Strong working knowledge of mechanical and electrical fault diagnosis .
• Experience with arc welding , gas cutting , and machine greasing.
• Ability to interpret machine manuals, engineering drawings, and maintenance guidelines.
• Sound knowledge of industrial safety standards and best practices.